This Date in Country Music History – April 13th

 Posted by at 7:32 am on April 13, 2025
Apr 132025
 
Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – A statue of Charley Pride is unveiled at the Icon Walk at the Ryman Auditorium
  • 2020 – Lee Brice released his song “One of Them Girls”
  • 2019 – George Strait scored a #1 album with Honky Tonk Time Machine
  • 2018 – Jason Aldean released his album Rearview Town
  • 2012 – Jana Kramer made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2010 – Laura Bell Bundy released her album Achin’ and Shakin’
  • 1999 – Andy Griggs released his debut album You Won’t Ever Be Lonely
  • 1996 – Lonestar scored their first career #1 hit with “No News”
  • 1991 – Alabama topped the charts for the first of 3 weeks with “Down Home”
  • 1963 – Bill Anderson topped the charts with “Still”
  • 1959 – George Jones scored his first career #1 hit with “White Lightning”

HCM Content

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)