Ricky Skaggs Born, Johnny Cash Dropped – Today In Country History
The Music and Memories of July 18
1987- The Judds' 'I Know Where I'm Going' hits the top spot on the Billboard country chart.
1986- Columbia Records drops Johnny Cash after 26 years on the label. Sadly, Johnny finds out by reading the newspaper.
1981- Alabama rolls into No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with 'Feels So Right.'
1964- Roger Miller makes his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country chart with 'Dang Me.'
Birthdays
Ricky Skaggs, 1954. The Country Music Association's entertainer of the year in 1985. 'Country Boy' 'Honey, Open That Door' 'I Wouldn't Change You If I Could.'