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Billy Walker Killed, John Berry’s First No. 1 – Today In Country History
The Music and Memories of May 21
2006- At age 77, Grand Ole Opry legend Billy Walker is killed while driving a van back from a concert. Sadly, his wife and band members also perish in the accident. Billy was best known for hits like 'Charlie's Shoes' and 'Cross The Brazos at Waco.'
1998- Garth Brooks' 'No Fences' becomes the first country album certified for shipments of 14 million copies. The album features 'Friends In Low Places' and 'Unanswered Prayers.'
1994-John Berrys enjoys his first No. 1 with 'Your Love Amazes Me.'
1988- Kathy Mattea rolls to No. 1 in Billboard with 'Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses.'
1977- Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson go to No. 1 with 'Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love).'
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