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18 years ago today, George Strait became the first performer when the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show moved to Reliant Stadium. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here on the Country Rewind.

20 years ago today, Keith Urban scored his first # 1 song with “But For The Grace of God.” What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here on the Country Rewind with Mark Phillips.

13 years ago today, Jon Pardi moved from California to Nashville. That moved seems to be working out well! Also, Reba became a mom 31 years ago today. Find out what else went on Feb. 23rd in Country Music history with the Country Rewind.

14 years ago today, Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly became parents when their son Huck, William Huckleberry Paisley, was born in Nashville. Garth, Zac Brown and Willie also made Country History on this date. Find out why on the Country Rewind.

10 years ago today, Miranda Lambert became the first artist to sell out Billy Bob’s Texas two nights in a row. Now she’s coming to celebrate Billy Bob’s 40th Anniversary with five performances Apr. 22-24 and May 1-2. Find out what else happened today in Country Music with the Country Rewind.

20 years ago today, Dale Earnhardt passed away after a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500… Find out what else happened today in Country Music on the Country Rewind with Mark Phillips.

20 years ago today, Brad Paisley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. What a big moment for him. Find out what else happened on this date in Country Music with the Country Rewind.

On this date in 1994, Tim McGraw released his first hit song “Indian Outlaw.” What else happened today in Country Music ? Find out here on today’s Country Rewind with Mark Phillips.

3 years ago today, Country singer Daryle Singletary died at his home just outside Nashville. His hits included, “I Let Her Lie” and “Too Much Fun.” What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here on today’s Country Rewind with Mark Phillips.

Happy 11th Anniversary to North Texas own Granger Smith and his wife Amber. What else happened today in Country Music? Find out here on today’s Country Rewind with Mark Phillips.