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On this date in Country Music History (Jan 5)

On this date in Country Music History (Jan 5)

2016     Maren Morris’ debut single, “My Church,” is released to radio. The lyrics pay tribute to Johnny Cash’s “Ring Of Fire” and Hank Williams’ “Cold, Cold Heart” 

2011     Taylor Swift wins Favorite Country Artist during the People’s Choice Awards  

2010     Jason Aldean   single  “Big Green Tractor” goes platinum  (a million units sold!) 

2007     Carrie Underwood’s album “Some Hearts” is certified quintuple-platinum (5 million units sold!)   

2006     Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” is used in an episode of the medical drama “ER”. Believe it or not, Krista and her husband Ray are watching it (on Season 4 now) – we’ve never seen it before now. What an amazing show!

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    If you ask Krista her ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE thing, though, about country radio, the answer is the connection with you, the listener. The friendships made over the years with our listeners is second to none.

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