January 29 – This Day in Country Music

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1962
Patsy Cline released her third EP which featured four new songs from her recording sessions under Decca Records the previous year. “Crazy”, “Foolin’ ‘Round”,”Who Can I Count on”, and “South of the Border (Down Mexico Way).”

1972
Merle Haggard was at #1 on the US Country charts with the Tommy Collins penned song “Carolyn”, the singers eleventh chart topper.
1977
Emmylou Harris released Luxury Liner which became her second successive #1 country album on the Billboard Music Charts.

2008
Rascal Flatts played their first ever gig outside the US when they appeared at the 100 Club on Oxford Street, London, England.