Jun 8, 1996

George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky" hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart

Jun 12, 1996

The "Pulp Fiction" soundtrack earns a triple-platinum album from the RIAA. Contents include The Statler Brothers' "Flowers On The Wall," Dusty Springfield's "Son-Of-A Preacher Man" and Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell," plus Rick Nelson and Al Green, among others

Jun 18, 1996

Curb/MCA releases Lyle Lovett's "The Road To Ensenada"

Jun 24, 1996

George Strait's "Greatest Hits" album is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA

Jul 2, 1996

MCA releases Trisha Yearwood's "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)"

Jul 9, 1996

MCA releases Vince Gill's "Worlds Apart"

Jul 30, 1996

George Strait's album "Blue Clear Sky" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA

Aug 7, 1996

The RIAA certifies Jimmy Buffett's album "Banana Wind" gold

Aug 10, 1996

George Strait launches a three-week reign at the top of the Billboard country singles chart with "Carried Away"

Aug 26, 1996

MCA releases George Strait's "I Can Still Make Cheyenne"