Nov 1, 1996

Time-Life releases "The Elvis Presley Gospel Treasury"

Nov 1, 1996

Bob Whittaker replaces the retiring Hal Durham as the president of the Grand Ole Opry Group

Nov 1, 1995

Gary Allan showcases for Decca executives at a Los Angeles club, leading to a recording deal with the label

Nov 1, 1994

Epic releases Merle Haggard's "Super Hits, Vol. 2"

Nov 1, 1994

Buddy Jewell has a daughter, Lacey. Her name is destined to appear in the title of his first hit, "Help Pour Out The Rain (Lacey's Song)"

Nov 1, 1994

As the magazine celebrates its 100th anniversary, Billboard names Whitney Houston's version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" the #1 pop single of the century. Leroy Van Dyke's "Walk On By" is the top country single, and Garth Brooks' "No Fences" the top country album

Nov 1, 1994

Frito's ships 3 million bags of corn chips with Reba McEntire's picture on the package

Nov 1, 1994

Epic releases "The Essential George Jones: The Spirit Of Country"

Nov 1, 1993

Mercury Records celebrates Sammy Kershaw's album "Haunted Heart" with a Haunted House Party, commemorating its gold certification. Kershaw arrives in a hearse, and a talking head inhabits the center of the vegetable table

Nov 1, 1993

Mercury releases Toby Keith's "A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action"