News: Today in Country Music History September 5  

    YEAR IN MUSIC

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    2007
    Sammy Kershaw signs papers at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, officially becoming a candidate for lieutenant governor in Louisiana. Kershaw assures reporters, "This is not a publicity stunt, and I am serious"
    2007
    Taylor Swift realizes a gold single for "Teardrops On My Guitar"
    2005
    CMT premieres Dierks Bentley's "Come A Little Closer" video
    2004
    Trick Pony appears on the first day of Jerry Lewis' annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Others who lend their talents include Kenny Rogers, The Warren Brothers, Joe Nichols, Brad Cotter, Elton John, Tony Orlando, Celine Dion, Dr. Phil and Julie Roberts
    2001
    Reba McEntire begins shooting "Reba," a weekly sitcom for the WB TV network, in Los Angeles
    1995
    Wade Hayes earns his first gold album, for "Old Enough To Know Better"
    1992
    Vince Gill earns his first #1 single in Billboard with "I Still Believe In You"
    1957
    Elvis Presley records "Blue Christmas" to begin three days of sessions for his first Christmas album. Elvis also cuts "Treat Me Nice." The sessions are held at Radio Recorders in Hollywood
    1955
    Tennessee Ernie Ford sings "Sixteen Tons" on his daytime variety show. Fan mail pours in, and Ford records it two weeks later
    1951
    Drummer Jamie Oldaker born in Centerville, Utah. He joins The Tractors, whose 1994 hit "Baby Likes To Rock It" makes them the first country act to earn a gold debut album without touring
     
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