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A President Who Loved Country Music

Kevin Richards — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

Happy President's Day! Today we honor a President who loved Country Music. On March 16, 1974 President Richard Nixon appeared at the new home of The Grand Ole Opry, The newly built Grand Ole Opry House at Opryland. The King of Country Music, Roy Acuff welcomed the president on stage with a little singing and a yo-yo lesson.

Jo Dee Messina Runs Boston Marathon, Cash Plays For Nixon- Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:36 +0000

The Music and Memories of April 17 2006- Jo Dee Messina runs the 26.2-mile course in the 110th Boston Marathon. She injures her knee halfway through, but still finishes in five hours and 47 minutes, ranking #19,681 among participants. Jo Dee, who said her goal was ”just to finish,” runs the race with her brother starting near her [...]

Today In Country History- Reba's Band Dies, President Nixon On Opry

Kevin Richards — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:30 +0000

The Music and Memories of March 16 The Headlines 1991- A plane crash outside of San Diego kills eight members of Reba McEntire’s band and crew. Reba dedicates her next album “For My Broken Heart” in memory of her friends. On the 20th anniversary of her loss, Reba is honoring her band and crew with [...]