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This day in country history: May 18th

This day in country history: May 18th

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On May 18, the death of the Country music legend Bobby Thompson saw. Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood were on the list of the most beautiful people in the world, and many songs received certifications from the Association of America. On May 18, 2019, Travis was involved in a car accident – luckily he was unharmed.

Breakthrough of hits and milestones

Taylor Swift's name has appeared a lot over the years on May 18:

  • 2010: Country stars Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift were presented at the People's cunning from the People's The most beautiful people in the world. Today, both Swift and Underwood are important influences in the Country Music World.
  • 2016: Brantley Gilbert received a platinum certification from Riaa for his album The way I am. Gilbert is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and a songwriter who recorded with Colt Ford and songs for Jason Aldean.
  • 2016: Megastar Taylor Swift received a gold certification from the Riaa for her song “New Romantics” under the label Big Machine Records.
  • 2020: The Country Music Group Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, received a platinum certification for her song “What if I never got over you”. This group is one of the best-selling artists in this genre, which is known to combine classic country sounds with emotional ballads.

Remarkable recordings and performances

On May 18, great artists won the Academy of Country Music Awards and a famous American Idol star who opened an NBA game:

  • 2008: Miranda Lambert won the album of the year for Crazy ex-girlfriendKenny Chesney won entertainer of the year and Carrie Underwood won the top singer.
  • 2008: The other winners of this award ceremony included Rodney Atkins for the top male singer, Brooks & Dunn for the Top -Vocal duo and Rascal Flats for the top vowel group.
  • 2017: Kelly Clarkson sang at the opening of the “The Star Spangled Banner” Western Conference Final Game 4. Clarkson won the first American idol Show that contributed to starting your successful career.

Changes and challenges in the industry

From May 18, May 18 has led many changes and challenges for the Country Music Industry:

  • 2005: The Bluegrass musician Bobby Thompson died that day. He was a member of Jim & Jesses Virginia Boys and an actor of the TV show “Hee Haw”. He worked with other land sizes like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson.
  • 2019: The tour bus from Country singer Travis kick was near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as Sideswip. Nobody from the trace was injured, but two people died in the other vehicles.

May 19 had wonderful achievements, outstanding awards and great certifications of the prestigious Riaa. Country music artist continues to inspire fans with their music and live shows.

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