this day in country music

In honor of Classic Country Saturday Night, let's see what one of our legendary country artists were up to in the peak of their career!

Here are some of our favorite Freddy Fender tunes, you might want to request one tonight during Acadiana's Largest Cocktail Party, Classic Country Saturday Night.

Who knew that little boy that Hank Junior was bringing on stage would grow up to be one of country music's brightest stars today.

Today marks the 42nd Anniversary of something that only Country Music could pull off. It's a tribute to you the fans for making it happen and for keeping it going all these years.

Here are some of our favorite Kathy Mattea songs, perhaps you'd like to request one of these or another of your favorites on the Classic Country Saturday Night show tonight.

Lorrie Morgan was practically born into the Grand Ole Opry. Her dad, George Morgan, was a regular at the Opry and had many country hits during his career. However it was on this date in 1973 his daughter Lorrie got her chance to stand in the sacred circle on the stage at the Ryman Auditorium...

Every parent wonders what their child will be like when they grow up. Billy Ray Cyrus is no exception. Today is his daughter's, Destiny Hope Cyrus's, birthday. Don't know who Destiny Hope Cyrus is? Oh, but I think you do.

Two iconic hit makers of Country Music had very special days on This Day in Country Music. See if you remember their big hits and you can get your Classic Country Saturday Night request in for tonight's show too.

On this Classic Country Saturday Night we remember Conway Twitty. Do you know what Conway's first Number One Country Song was?

A legendary country music group retires on this day. Do you know how the Statler Brothers got their name? There are only two brothers and their last name isn't Statler.

It's a birthday, a bad day and a day to play ball in Music City. Climb in the way back machine and see what happened on this day in Country Music history.

It was on this date in 1974 when David Allan Coe recorded what would become known as the perfect country and western song. "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" has been a favorite sing along song of country music fans ever since.

Here are some of the big things that went down on this day in country music history.

As we gear up for Classic Country Saturday Night, it is always fun to hit the rewind button and learn a little bit about the past.

Here are some of our favorite Kris Kristofferson tunes, some he sings, some he wrote and all carry a piece of this incredible mans gift.

I'll be in for Chris Logan this evening for Classic Country Saturday Night. A good time will be had by all. Let's begin our trip down memory with a look at what happened on This Day in Country Music History.

We are getting close to Acadiana's Largest Cocktail Party, aka, Classic Country Saturday Night. It's where we go back and play some of the greatest music ever recorded.

As we all get readied up for this evening's Classic Country Saturday Night show, let us look back in country music history. Here are some of the events that happened on this day along with some of our country stars who were born on May 11.

The Grammy Awards are the pinnacle of success for musicians, songwriters, and producers.  On this date in 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held.  Unlike today's awards programs, only a handful awards were given.  In fact, only 28 awards were presented (compared to nearly 100 today)...

What was good ole George Jones up to on this day in country music history?!