This Day in Country Music History, February 1
2017
MCA releases Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” to radio
2014
Keith Urban brings out two surprise guests during a show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena: Eric Church joins him on “Raise ‘Em Up,” and Peter Frampton helps out on a Beatles song, “Get Back.” Hot dog stand worker Brandon Lancaster introduces himself to producer Jay Joyce, who ends up working with Lancaster’s band, LANco
2011
Miranda Lambert nabs seven nominations in the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, making her the leading contender
2009
Faith Hill sings “America, The Beautiful” before the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band playing halftime. The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23
2004
Toby Keith and Willie Nelson join Aerosmith in the pre-game show for Super Bowl XXXVIII at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, as the New England Patriots defeat the Carolina Panthers, 32-29. Kid Rock appears at halftime. Also attending: Rascal Flatts
1979
Singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is born in Green Hill, Alabama. A triple-winner at the 2014 Americana Music Awards, Isbell earns #1 country albums with 2015’s “Something More Than Free” and 2017’s “The Nashville Sound”
1978
“Here You Come Again” is certified by the RIAA as Dolly Parton’s first gold single
1968
Lisa Marie Presley is born to Elvis and Priscilla Presley at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She is The King’s only child
1939
Del McCoury is born in Bakersville, North Carolina. Following a membership in Bill Monroe’s band, he eventually leads The Del McCoury Band, becoming one of bluegrass music’s dominant acts and joining the Grand Ole Opry in 2003
1937
Don Everly is born in Brownie, Kentucky. With sibling Phil, The Everly Brothers net such hits as “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Bye Bye Love” while earning membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
