Today in country music history:

2009 - Faith Hill sang "America, The Beautiful" before the Big Game in Tampa.

2006 - President George W. Bush spoke at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Craig Morgan, Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan, Ricky Skaggs and Little Jimmy Dickens were among the stars on hand.

2004 - Toby Keith and Willie Nelson joined Aerosmith on the pre-game show for Super Bowl 38 in Houston. Kid Rock appeared at halftime, and Rascal Flatts attended the game.

1992 - Doug Stone went to number one with "A Jukebox with a Country Song."

1987 - The Judds performed in the United Kingdom for the first time.
 
1978 - Dolly Parton earned her first gold single with "Here You Come Again."

Birthdays:

Don Everly - singer, The Everly Brothers, Phil's older brother

Julie Roberts - singer, "Break Down Here," "Men and Mascara"

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