This Day in Country History: January 10
Jan. 10 had tributes, honors, a record-breaking concert, and the birth of a baby. Emmylou Harris and Gregg Allman received tributes from country music stars, including Zac Brown, Martina McBride,…
Jan. 10 had tributes, honors, a record-breaking concert, and the birth of a baby. Emmylou Harris and Gregg Allman received tributes from country music stars, including Zac Brown, Martina McBride, and Kris Kristofferson. Patsy Cline and Wynonna Judd had record certifications, while James House launched a new record label on this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
There were celebrations and a record-breaking concert on Jan. 10:
- 2014: Country stars turned out for All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. This concert was a tribute to the legendary Southern singer and featured performances by Brantley Gilbert, Martina McBride, Zac Brown, Eric Church, and others.
- 2015: Eric Church had a record-breaking audience attend his The Outsiders World Tour at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Church, known for his outlaw cowboy style with his trademark style, has numerous Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards.
Cultural Milestones
Jan. 10 witnessed some major cultural milestones:
- 2003: George Strait was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame. As well as being known for his legendary singing career, Strait was also responsible for the George Strait Team Roping Classic competition held in San Antonio, Texas.
- 2015: At The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration, the audience enjoyed performances by Martina McBride, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, and Emmylou Harris. This star-studded performance honored the incredible career and musical influence of this legendary artist.
Notable Recordings and Performances
From record certifications to a country music star singing the national anthem, these were notable events for Jan. 10:
- 1997: The Recording Industry Association of America gave Patsy Cline's album The Patsy Cline Story a Platinum certification, while Wynonna Judd's album Wynonna received a 5x Platinum certification.
- 2009: Martina McBride sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the beginning of the playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Baltimore Ravens won this game.
Industry Changes and Challenges
A new record label and a baby were industry changes for Jan. 10:
- 2013: The "Anything for Love" and "Until You Set Me Free" singer James House launched a new record label called Victor House Records. The label has mainly released albums by House, The Troubadour Kings, and AV Super Sunshine.
- 2020: Curtis Rempel, from the band High Valley, and his wife, Myranda, welcomed a baby girl, Daisy. Their daughter came three weeks early, and she joined her big sister, Millie June, and her brother, Ben, to make the Rempels a family of five.
It's always exciting to see who the RIAA gives Gold and Platinum certifications to, and George Strait's induction into the Texas Hall of Fame on Jan. 10 was well deserved.
