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April 26th, On This Day In History

So much happened today in Country Music History, From Chris Janson To Vince Gill,  Check out these Country Music facts of the day for April 26th.  Let’s get to it!…

On This Date In Country Music History
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So much happened today in Country Music History, From Chris Janson To Vince Gill,  Check out these Country Music facts of the day for April 26th.  Let's get to it!

April 26th, On This Day In History

2021
Colt Ford undergoes surgery for cancer in his right eye
2018
Dierks Bentley and Del McCoury perform the national anthem at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena before Game 1 of the second round in the NHL playoffs
2015
Warner Bros. releases Chris Janson's "Buy Me A Boat" to radio
2013
Brad Paisley's "Wheelhouse" debuts at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart
2012
Kenny Chesney takes his tour crew to see a Van Halen concert at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville
2012
Blake Shelton makes a surprise appearance, singing "Honey Bee," during Miranda Lambert's concert at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California
2010
The Band Perry shoots the video to "If I Die Young" at Nashville's Two Rivers Mansion
2009
Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell headline Jammin' To Beat The Blues, a benefit for the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee, at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
 2008
Taylor Swift is named Superstar of Tomorrow during the 10th annual Young Hollywood Awards at the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles
 2004
Epic releases Gretchen Wilson's debut single, "Redneck Woman," to retail
 2001
Monticello, Georgia, renames Highway 83 the Trisha Yearwood Parkway, honoring its most famous former resident
2000
Toby Keith is honored by the RIAA with a gold album for "How Do You Like Me Now?!"
1995
Twelve-year-old LeAnn Rimes signs her first recording contract with Curb

Colt Ford

Chris Janson

Kenny Chesney

The Band Perry

Trisha Yearwood