Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY (Monday, Aug. 12) Advertisement Porter Wagoner born near West Plains, Mo., 1927. Buck Owens born Alvis Edgar Owens, in Sherman, Texas, 1929. John Denver wed his second wife, Cassandra Delaney, 1988. MUSIC AND MORE FAITH HILL'S NEW ALBUM DUE IN OCTOBER Faith Hill's new album, "Cry," will be released sometime in October. Warner Brothers Nashville, which revealed the album's name and released the title track to radio stations last Thursday, said the recording is near completion. "Cry" is Hill's first album since her 1999 hit "Breathe," which went eight times platinum. The label said it released the single after it had been leaked to several radio stations. It originally was scheduled to have been sent to radio stations today. TISH HINOJOSA BUSTED ON DRUG CHARGE Singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa was arrested on drug charges last week after police said she and a friend tried to smuggle pills across the border from Mexico into Laredo, Texas. The 46-year-old Hinojosa and her friend, Jason Phillips, were charged with intent to distribute drugs, a federal charge that carries a punishment of up to 20 years in prison. They were released on $25,000 bond. Advertisement Hinojosa claimed they were tricked into buying 30 tablets of the date-rape drug rohypnol, and thought they were purchasing ecstasy, a "club" drug that heightens physical sensation. After telling customs inspectors they had nothing to declare, officers found the pills in Phillips' boot. Hinojosa immediately took the blame and said the pills were hers. PATTY, RICKY HOST BLUEGRASS AWARDS Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs will host this year's International Bluegrass Music Awards Show Oct. 17 in Louisville, Ky. The show, to be broadcast on syndicated radio stations, will feature live performances by top bluegrass artists as well as the announcement of winners in 17 categories. The year's two Bluegrass Hall of Honor inductees will also be honored.
