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This day in country history: May 11th

This day in country history: May 11th

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On May 11, Country Music fans enjoyed several music festivals that sing and dance in the sun and in the fresh air. Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift received gold and platinum records of America on this day, and Dolly Parton and Darius Rucker were also honored.

Breakthrough of hits and milestones

These artists received recognition on May 11th:

  • 2016: The Riaa certified Tim McGraw's single “Humble and Art” as gold. McGraw is still an important country star.
  • 2016: The former country star Taylor Swift's single “Out of the Woods” was awarded the Riaa Platinum certification. Swift, now a mega pop star, is one of the most influential and richest artists of all time.
  • 2019: The Country star Maren Morris, which was awarded the Grammy award winner, who performed as part of her in the Fillmore Detroit in Michigan Girl: The world tourSupport of your second studio album, Girl. Morris won her first Grammy for her song “My Church” in 2017, toured Keith Urban and was part of the purely female super group The Highwomen.

Cultural milestones

Artists who are honored for their work and cultural contribution on May 11th include:

  • 2012: Dolly Parton deserves the Riaa Gold Certification for her two-disc set An evening with Dolly. Parton is an award-winning country star, who is known for her philanthropic work, including her imagine library, a free book postponement program for children.
  • 2013: The former rocker, now Country Star, Darius Rucker, held the opening speech on his Alma Mater, the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He was also presented with an honorary doctor of music at the university.

Remarkable recordings and performances

Historically, music festivals dominated the scene on May 11th:

  • 2024: Americana/Country fans drove to Highlands, North Carolina, to her favorite artists in the Bear shadow Music festival. The occupation of May 11th included North Mississippi Allstars, American Aquarium and JJ Gray & Mofro.
  • 2024: In Rome, Georgia, Country Music fans enjoyed music in the R.Ock the country Music festival with the headliners Jason Aldean, Koe Wetzel and Colt Ford.
  • 2024: The Large like Texas The music festival is an annual event in Conroe, Texas. On May 11th, the fans were thrilled, by Dwight Yoakam, Los Lobos and Billy Strings to sing and dance to music. The other performers included Alana Springsteen, the fearless flyers and Trent Cowie.

Changes and challenges in the industry

From new record labels to the death of a country music legend, May 11th has seen several changes and challenges:

  • 2005: The Country legend Marty Stuart started a new impression in connection with universal South Records, Superlatone Records. The first publication under this label was a collection of his gospel songs called Soul chapel.
  • 2020: Legendary country music producer Charles “Fuzzy” Owen died on May 11th in his house in Bakersfield, California, for work with Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Ferlin Husky. He was also a co -founder of Tally Records, Merle Haggard's first record label.

Country Music is an important genre in the music industry, and the Riaa recognizes artists with chart top songs. Fans enjoy music festivals and May 11th organized several memorable events.

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