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Encyclopedia > 1992 in country music

See also: 1991 in country music, 1992 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music See also: 1990 in country music, 1991 in music, other events of 1991, 1992 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music // One of country musics most successful albums ever was released in 1991. ... See also: 1992 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1992 Record labels established in 1992 // 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... See also: 1992 in country music, 1993 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music // (as certified by Billboard magazine) 1 - No. ... (Redirected from 1990s in music) 1990 in music International trends Barbadian artists like Gabby, Spice and Square One bring a new sound to Trinidadian soca Mari Boines Gula Gula, and its titular hit single, bring Sami joik-based folk to popular attention Paradise Lost emerges at the forefront of... This page indexes the individual year in country music pages. ...

Contents

Events

  • January - After 23 years of its tried-and-true formula, the producers of Hee Haw unveil an extensively revamped show in time for the start of its belated 24th season. The show's new urban setting, along with more pop-oriented country guests, is a resounding failure and lasts only through the end of the season. That fall, viewers will be greeted with Hee Haw Silver - a collection of classic shows, with new introductions by longtime host Roy Clark; "Silver" will fill out the show's 25th (and final) season.

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Roy Clark - March 2002 Roy Linwood Clark (born April 15, 1933 in Meherrin, Virginia) is one of the most versatile and well-known country music musicians and performers. ...

Top hits of the year

Number one hits

(as certified by Billboard magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ...

Date Song Name Artist Wks. No. 1 Spec.
Note
January 4 Love, Me Collin Raye 3 A
January 25 Sticks and Stones Tracy Lawrence 1 A
February 1 A Jukebox With a Country Song Doug Stone 2
February 15 What She's Doing Now Garth Brooks 4
March 14 Straight Tequila Night John Anderson 1 This song marked Anderson's return to No. 1 in more than eight years. His last chart-topping song was "Black Sheep," which peaked in December 1983.
March 21 Dallas Alan Jackson 1
March 28 Is There Life Out There Reba McEntire 2
April 11 She is His Only Need Wynonna 1 A
April 18 There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio Aaron Tippin 3 A
May 9 Neon Moon Brooks & Dunn 2
May 23 Some Girls Do Sawyer Brown 1 This song marked Sawyer Brown's return to No. 1 in seven years. The band's last chart-topping song was "Step That Step," which peaked in May 1985.
May 30 Achy Breaky Heart Billy Ray Cyrus 5 B
July 4 I Saw the Light Wynonna 3 1
July 25 The River Garth Brooks 1
August 1 Boot Scootin' Boogie Brooks & Dunn 4
August 29 I'll Think of Something Mark Chesnutt 1
September 5 I Still Believe in You Vince Gill 2 A
September 19 Love's Got a Hold on You Alan Jackson 2
October 3 In This Life Collin Raye 2
October 17 If I Didn't Have You Randy Travis 1
October 24 No One Else on Earth Wynonna 4
November 21 I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why) Alabama 2
December 5 I Cross My Heart George Strait 2
December 19 She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues) Alan Jackson 1
December 26 Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away Vince Gill 3
  • 1 - No. 1 song of the year, as determined by Billboard magazine.
  • A - First Billboard No. 1 hit for that artist.
  • B - Only Billboard No. 1 hit for that artist to date.

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Other major hits

The Remingtons was an American country music group which had success in the early 1990s. ... Steve Wariner Steve Wariner (born December 25, 1954 in Noblesville, Indiana) is a American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer and one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the 1980s and 90s. ... Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952 in Danville, Virginia) is a country singer best known for his songs Life Turned Her That Way, Ill Leave This World Loving You, and Ive Cried my Last Tear for You. ... Ronnie Milsap (born Ronnie Lee Milsap January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville, North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop Singer and Musician. ... Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952 in Danville, Virginia) is a country singer best known for his songs Life Turned Her That Way, Ill Leave This World Loving You, and Ive Cried my Last Tear for You. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Billy Dean (born April 2, 1962 in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Pam Tillis Pam Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer and actress. ... Born Country is a country song written by Byron Hill and John Schweers, and was a #1 country single (Radio & Records Magazine, March 1992) recorded by the band Alabama. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mark Chesnutt Mark Chesnutt is an American country music singer. ... Mark Chesnutt Mark Chesnutt is an American country music singer. ... Marty Stuart (born John Marty Stuart September 30, 1958 in Philadelphia, Mississippi) is an American country music singer, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. ... Clint Blacks Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American neotraditional country music singer, songwriter, producer and occasional actor. ... Samuel Paul Sammy Kershaw (born February 24, 1958, in Kaplan, Louisiana) is an American Country and Western music singer and songwriter. ... Sawyer Brown is an American country music band that gained fame by winning the grand prize on the talent show Star Search in 1983. ... Doug Stone (born 19 June 1956) is a country singer from Georgia. ... Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer and film and television actor, who is best known for his hit single Achy Breaky Heart (1992). ... Sawyer Brown is an American country music band that gained fame by winning the grand prize on the talent show Star Search in 1983. ... Samuel Paul Sammy Kershaw (born February 24, 1958, in Kaplan, Louisiana) is an American Country and Western music singer and songwriter. ... Mark Collie (born January 18, 1956 in Waynesboro, Tennessee) is an American country singer/songwriter and occasional actor. ... Collin Raye (born Floyd Collin Wray August 22, 1959 in De Queen, Arkansas) is a country singer. ... Loretta Lynn Lorrie Morgan (born on June 27, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. ... Little Texas is an American country music band which achieved fame in the 1990s with several hit singles to their credit. ... Hal Ketchum (born April 9, 1953) is an American country musician. ... McBride & The Ride, also known as Terry McBride & The Ride, was an American country music band that achieved success in the 1990s. ... Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a diverse musical style that is sometimes said to be unclassifiable. ... George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a diverse musical style that is sometimes said to be unclassifiable. ... Hal Ketchum (born April 9, 1953) is an American country musician. ... Aaron Tippin(born July 3, 1958) is an American country music singer. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Billy Dean (born April 2, 1962 in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Kenneth Donald Kenny Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas) is a prolific American country music singer, photographer, producer, songwriter, actor and businessman. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Patty Loveless signing a shirt Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957 in Pikeville, Kentucky) is an American country music singer. ... Confederate Railroad is a country band founded in the early 1990s from Texas, USA. The lead singer is Danny Shirly. ... Radney Foster was born in Del Rio, TX in 1959. ... Steve Wariner Steve Wariner (born December 25, 1954 in Noblesville, Indiana) is a American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... Shenandoah is an American country music band that a scored a string of hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Mark Collie (born January 18, 1956 in Waynesboro, Tennessee) is an American country singer/songwriter and occasional actor. ... Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer and one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the 1980s and 90s. ... Kathy Mattea Kathy Mattea, full name Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia), is a female country music and bluegrass performer who often brings celtic sounds to her music, particularly with her release of Love Travels, one of her most critically popular albums. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo, consisting of singer-songwriters Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. ... . T. Graham Brown (born Anthony Graham Brown) is a country-music singer from Atlanta, Georgia. ... George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931), is an American country music artist known for his distinctive voice and phrasing that frequently evoke the raw emotions caused by grief, unhappy love, and emotional hardship. ... Little Texas is an American country music band which achieved fame in the 1990s with several hit singles to their credit. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... The Porter Wagoner Show, RCA, 1963 Porter Wagoner (born August 12, 1927, in Howell County, Missouri, in the Ozark Mountains) is an American country music singer. ... Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo, consisting of singer-songwriters Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. ... Artist: Hank Williams Sr. ... George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... Texas singer/songwriter, considered as a part of both the Alt Country and the mainstream Country music camps. ... Diamond Rio performing live This page is about the country band. ... Maybe It Was Memphis is a single, released in 1991, by American country music artist Pam Tillis. ... Pam Tillis Pam Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer and actress. ... Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Front cover The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a Southern Gothic song by songwriter Bobby Russell and performed in 1973 by Vicki Lawrence; Reba McEntire later covered it in 1991. ... Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time. ... Diamond Rio performing live This page is about the country band. ... Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a diverse musical style that is sometimes said to be unclassifiable. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... Diamond Rio performing live This page is about the country band. ... Mark Chesnutt Mark Chesnutt is an American country music singer. ... Billy Dean (born April 2, 1962 in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is an American country music singer and one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the 1980s and 90s. ... Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... Hal Ketchum (born April 9, 1953) is an American country musician. ... Clinton Gregory (born March 1, 1966 in Martinsville, Virginia) is an American country and bluegrass musician. ... Shenandoah is an American country music band that a scored a string of hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Sacred Ground is a country music song, co-written and originally recorded by Kix Brooks, one half of American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. ... McBride & The Ride, also known as Terry McBride & The Ride, was an American country music band that achieved success in the 1990s. ... Ricky Skaggs, April 1988 Ricky Skaggs1st off Skaggs was known to hate everyone he met. ... John Anderson (born December 13, 1954) is a country singer and musician. ... Shake the Sugar Tree is a single recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis. ... Pam Tillis Pam Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer and actress. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Loretta Lynn Lorrie Morgan (born on June 27, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Michelle Wright (born July 1, 1961 in Charing Cross, Ontario) is a Canadian country music singer. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. ... Marty Stuart (born John Marty Stuart September 30, 1958 in Philadelphia, Mississippi) is an American country music singer, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Steve Wariner Steve Wariner (born December 25, 1954 in Noblesville, Indiana) is a American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. ... A group of five session musicians who formed in 1987 in order to have a little fun, the Pirates of the Mississippi were one of a handful of country bands who emerged in the wake of the Kentucky Headhunters success in the early 90s. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Ronnie Milsap (born Ronnie Lee Milsap January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville, North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop Singer and Musician. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... The Remingtons was an American country music group which had success in the early 1990s. ... Doug Stone (born 19 June 1956) is a country singer from Georgia. ... Loretta Lynn Lorrie Morgan (born on June 27, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. ... Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... Clint Blacks Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American neotraditional country music singer, songwriter, producer and occasional actor. ... Lee Roy Parnell (born December 21, 1956) is an American country music singer, most famous for his 1992 hits Tender Moment and What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am. ... Texas singer/songwriter, considered as a part of both the Alt Country and the mainstream Country music camps. ... Chris LeDoux (October 2, 1948 – March 9, 2005) was an American country music singer-songwriter, bronze sculptor and rodeo champion. ... Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... John Anderson (born December 13, 1954) is a country singer and musician. ... Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer and film and television actor, who is best known for his hit single Achy Breaky Heart (1992). ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... Marty Stuart (born John Marty Stuart September 30, 1958 in Philadelphia, Mississippi) is an American country music singer, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. ... This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. ... Samuel Paul Sammy Kershaw (born February 24, 1958, in Kaplan, Louisiana) is an American Country and Western music singer and songwriter. ... Little Texas is an American country music band which achieved fame in the 1990s with several hit singles to their credit. ... Restless Heart is an American country music band that scored 15 Top 10 hit singles including six consecutive No. ...

Top new album releases

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... Ronnie Milsap (born Ronnie Lee Milsap January 16, 1943 in Robbinsville, North Carolina) is an American Country/Pop Singer and Musician. ... Clint Blacks Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American neotraditional country music singer, songwriter, producer and occasional actor. ... George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time. ... Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Now and Then is the third studio album by Canadian country music singer/songwriter Michelle Wright, and was released on May 22, 1992 on Arista Records. ... Michelle Wright (born July 1, 1961 in Charing Cross, Ontario) is a Canadian country music singer. ... John Anderson (born December 13, 1954) is a country singer and musician. ... Some Gave All was the 1992 debut album by American country music musician Billy Ray Cyrus. ... Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer and film and television actor, who is best known for his hit single Achy Breaky Heart (1992). ... Wynonna Ellen Judd (born May 30, 1964) is an American country music singer. ...

Box sets

  • The Essential Johnny Cash 1955-1983Johnny Cash (Columbia/Legacy)
  • The Essential Marty Robbins 1951-1982Marty Robbins (Columbia/Legacy)

It has been suggested that Johnny Cash family be merged into this article or section. ... Marty Robbins, (September 26, 1925, Glendale, Arizona - December 8, 1982), was an American Country & Western Hall of Fame musician. ...

On television

Regular series

  • Hee Haw (1969-1993, syndicated)

This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Specials

Deaths

is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A section of the album jacket for Golden Hits Roger Dean Miller (January 2, 1936 – October 25, 1992) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. ... is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Roy Acuff on the cover of The Great Roy Acuff (1964) Roy Claxton Acuff (15 September 1903 – 23 November 1992) was an American country musician. ... The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly Saturday night country music radio program broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised on Great American Country network. ...

Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931), is an American country music artist known for his distinctive voice and phrasing that frequently evoke the raw emotions caused by grief, unhappy love, and emotional hardship. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Major Awards

Grammy awards

Academy of Country Music

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo, consisting of singer-songwriters Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. ... Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a diverse musical style that is sometimes said to be unclassifiable. ... Diamond Rio performing live This page is about the country band. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Michelle Wright (born July 1, 1961 in Charing Cross, Ontario) is a Canadian country music singer. ... Confederate Railroad is a country band founded in the early 1990s from Texas, USA. The lead singer is Danny Shirly. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer, who had her first hit, Delta Dawn at the age of 13 in 1972. ... Joanne in 1972 Joanne Gardner was the main character on the long-running soap opera Search for Tomorrow. ...

Country Music Association

Entertainer Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ...


Female Vocalist Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, with a diverse musical style that is sometimes said to be unclassifiable. ...


Male Vocalist Vince Gill Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ...


Horizon Award Suzy Boggus Suzy Bogguss (born December 30, 1956) is a country music singer. ...


Vocal Group Diamond Rio Diamond Rio performing live This page is about the country band. ...


Vocal Duo Brooks and Dunn Brooks & Dunn are a country music singer/songwriter duo, one of the most successful in the history of country music. ...


Album of the Year Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ...


Vocal Event Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt Marty Stuart (born John Marty Stuart September 30, 1958 in Philadelphia, Mississippi) is an American country music singer, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ...


Song of the Year Max D. Barnes, Vince Gill Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ...


Single of the Year Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer and film and television actor, who is best known for his hit single Achy Breaky Heart (1992). ...


Music Video of the Year Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ...


Small Market Air-personality of the Year Stephen A. Young / KNUT


Further reading

  • Kingsbury, Paul, "The Grand Ole Opry: History of Country Music. 70 Years of the Songs, the Stars and the Stories," Villard Books, Random House; Opryland USA, 1995
  • Kingsbury, Paul, "Vinyl Hayride: Country Music Album Covers 1947-1989," Country Music Foundation, 2003 (ISBN 0-8118-3572-3)
  • Millard, Bob, "Country Music: 70 Years of America's Favorite Music," HarperCollins, New York, 1993 (ISBN 0-06-273244-7)
  • Whitburn, Joel, "Top Country Songs 1944-2005 - 6th Edition." 2005.

Other links

The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ... This is a list of inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. ...

External links

  • Country Music Hall of Fame

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