Country Music History July 4

Happy July Fourth!  I hope you spend your day enjoying the freedom and blessings that this wonderful country of ours affords us.  God Bless America!!

Today in 1981, "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" by Barbara Mandrell is #1 on the Billboard chart.

In 1986, Lee Greenwood performed "God Bless The USA" at the 100 anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

And in 1992, "I Saw The Light" by Wynonna is #1 on the country Billboard chart.