Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY (Friday, Sept. 27) Advertisement Garth Brooks' "Rodeo" went to No. 1 in Radio & Records, 1991. The first International Bluegrass Music Awards staged in Owensboro, Ky., 1990. Sue Thompson debuted on the Grand Ole Opry, 1952. Ernest Tubb recorded the No. 1 single, "Rainbow at Midnight," 1946. (Saturday, Sept. 28) Mandy Barnett born in Crossville, Tenn., 1975. Willie Nelson's "City of New Orleans" hit No. 1 in Radio & Records, 1984. Garth Brooks' "Ropin' the Wind" album entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at No. 1, 1991. Hank Williams Jr.'s "Man of Steel" album released, 1983. Billie Jean Williams wed Johnny Horton, 1953. (Sunday, Sept. 29) Gene Autry born in Tioga Springs, Texas, 1907. Jerry Lee Lewis born in Ferriday, La., 1935. Alvin Crow born in Oklahoma City, Okla., 1950. Reba McEntire's "Rumor Has It" album entered Billboard chart, 1990. Willie Nelson elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame, 1993. Advertisement Alabama's "Just Us" album released, 1987. MUSIC AND MORE CHICKS, TOBY STILL TOP ALBUM CHART The Dixie Chicks' "Home" is still No. 1 on the Billboard country album chart, where it's been since its release a month ago. The album, the group's third, is No. 2 on the multi-genre Billboard 200. "Unleashed" by Toby Keith is No. 2 on Billboard's country chart, followed by Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems," the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack and "Drive" by Alan Jackson. TRACY'S 'TEN ROUNDS' NO. 1 SINGLE Tracy Byrd's "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo" is now No. 1 on the Billboard hit country singles and tracks chart. The song took over the top spot from "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio, which fell to No. 2. Joe Nichols' "The Impossible" remained in the third position, while "Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban moved to No. 4 and Darryl Worley's "I Miss My Friend" slipped to No. 5. TERRI CLARK GETS HELP FROM VINCE ON NEW ALBUM Vince Gill and singer-songwriter Leslie Satcher make guest appearances on Terri Clark's yet-to-be-released album, "Pain to Kill." Advertisement Clark and Gill's collaboration on "Better Than You" isn't the first time they've worked together, she says, remembering that Gill sang harmony on a demo tape she recorded in 1990. Satcher sings on several tracks for "Pain To Kill," which is due in stores on Jan. 7. BOOK ABOUT MEL STREET ON SHELVES A just-released book tells the story of country artist Mel Street, who took his life in 1978 at the top of his career. In "Mel Street: A Country Legend Gone But Not Forgotten," Dennis Schuler Sr. and Larry J. Delp chronicle the life of the Virginia-born singer with transcripts of broadcast interviews and insight from Street's family and friends. Street's work first hit the country charts in 1972 with a song he wrote and performed, "Borrowed Angel." His later hits included "Lovin' on Back Streets," "I Met a Friend of Yours Today" and "If I Had a Cheating Heart."
