Here's a recap of the things that have happened on this date in country music history...

Lonestar lead singer, Richie McDonald, was born on this date in 1962 in Lubbock, Texas.

In 1971, Dolly Parton earned her first Billboard #1 single with "Joshua".

One of my favorite tunes, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" was recorded by George Jones in Nashville in 1980.

"Springsteen" by Eric Church was released to radio by EMI in 2012.  Another great song.

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