This Date in Country Music History – August 31st

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This Date in Country Music History

2023 – Zac Brown married model Kelly Yazdi
2020 – Blanco Brown was badly injured in a motorcycle accident
2020 – Bri Bagwell released her single “As Soon As You”
2020 – Casey Donahew released his single “Bad Guy”
2018 – Chris Janson‘s single “Buy Me a Boat” was certified Double Platinum
2018 – Dan + Shay‘s single “Nothin’ Like You” was certified Platinum
2017 – Lee Brice‘s album Hard 2 Love was certified Platinum
2016 – Eric Church‘s album Chief was certified Triple Platinum for sales eclipsing 3 million, and his album Carolina was certified Platinum
1993 – Garth Brooks released his In Pieces album
1974 – George Jones topped the charts with his single “The Grand Tour”
1968 – Jeannie C. Riley made her Grand Ole Opry debut
1968 – Merle Haggard topped the charts with his classic tune “Mama Tried”