Today's Country Music History Lesson
1981
Country music winners at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards included; Best Country Vocal Performance, Male - George Jones for "He Stopped Loving Her Today", Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group: Emmylou Harris & Roy Orbison for "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again"and Willie Nelson won for "On the Road Again."
1982
Alabama released their sixth studio album Mountain Music their most successful album and second US Country #1.
1992
Johnny Cash was awarded the Grammy Legend Award, "for ongoing contributions and influence in the recording field."
1998
Johnny Cash's album, Unchained, won a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. The
album was an all star collaboration behind the scenes. Check out the behind the scenes videos.
2014
Loretta Lynn suffered minor burns following a fire at her home. The singer was at home watching TV when a candle burning in the sunroom toppled over, setting a chair on fire. Loretta discovered the blaze when she went to investigate a crackling sound and the singer used a pillow to beat down the flames.
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