Jan 5, 2006

Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" is used in an episode of NBC's medical drama "ER"

Jan 5, 2005

The Country Music Association reports 77.9 million country albums were sold during 2004, an increase of 12% over 2003. The top seller during the 12-month period: Kenny Chesney's "When The Sun Goes Down," which sold more than 3 million

Jan 5, 2005

The Tennessean reports Hank Locklin is recovering from back surgery in Alabama

Jan 5, 2004

MCA releases George Strait's "Desperately"

Jan 5, 2004

Simon & Schuster releases Naomi Judd's book, "Naomi's Breakthrough Guide: 20 Choices To Transform Your Life"

Jan 5, 2004

Former relief pitcher Tug McGraw dies from a brain tumor at the Tennessee home of his son, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill

Jan 5, 2004

Jimmy Buffett's double-disc retrospective "Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection" is certified double-platinum by the RIAA

Jan 5, 2004

Sheena Easton announces from a Las Vegas stage that she has split from her fourth husband, plastic surgeon John Minoli. More than 20 years prior, she earned a #1 country single by teaming with Kenny Rogers on "We've Got Tonight"

Jan 5, 2004

The Donny Osmond-hosted "Pyramid" game show pits one-time country star Debby Boone against actor Billy Gardell

Jan 5, 2002

Mindy McCready sings the national anthem before the Vanderbilt women's basketball team hosts Penn State in Nashville. The Commodores defeat the Lady Lions, 77-62