This Date in Country Music History – April 6th

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Apr 062025

Merle Haggard

This Date in Country Music History

2020 – Gabby Barrett‘s single “I Hope” was certified Platinum
2020 – Jason Aldean released his single “Got What I Got”
2020 – Blake Shelton‘s singles “Came Here to Forget,” “She’s Got a Way With Words,” and “A Guy With a Girl” were certified Platinum
2020 – Dan + Shay‘s single “Tequila” was certified Quintuple Platinum, “Speechless” was certified Quadruple Platinum, and “10,000 Hours” was certified Double Platinum
2019 – Jim Glaser passed away due to a heart attack
2018 – Thomas Rhett‘s single “Unforgettable” was certified Platinum
2016 – Merle Haggard passed away on his birthday after battling pneumonia
2015 – Steven Tyler signed a country recording contract with Big Machine
2009 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Out Last Night”
2007 – Luke Bryan made his Grand Ole Opry debut
2004 – Blue County released their self-titled debut album
1999 – Montgomery Gentry released their debut album Tattoos & Scars
1998 – Tammy Wynette died in Nashville from a blood clot in her lung
1996 – Wynonna topped the charts with “To Be Loved By You”
1991 – Garth Brooks topped the charts with “Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House”
1990 – George Strait released his single “Love Without End, Amen”