A Day in Music - October 11th
Today in country music history:
2005 - Faith Hill's album, Fireflies, went gold and platinum on the same day.
2005 - Gary Allan's album, Tough All Over, was released.
2003 - Tim McGraw's song "Real Good Man" went to number one.
2002 - The Dixie Chicks' album Home went triple platinum.
1982 - Alabama won Entertainer, Vocal Group and Instrumental Group of the Year at the CMA Awards.
1981 - Willie Nelson recorded "Always on My Mind" outside Austin, Texas.
Birthday:
Paulette Carlson - singer
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