See also: 1996 in country music, 1997 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music See also: 1995 in country music, 1996 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top Hits of the Year No. ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1997 in country music, 1998 in music, other events of 1998, 1999 in country music, 1990s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Retro Country USA, a weekly two-hour syndicated radio program spotlighting major country hits of the 1980s (along with some from... (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. ...

Events

• July 12 – The song, "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill becomes the first song in 20 years to spend six weeks atop Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The last song to do so was 1977's "Lukenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" by Waylon Jennings. In that span, more than 750 songs had reached No. 1 on the country chart, a majority of them for just one week. "It's Your Love" sparks a renewed wave of songs that spend at least five weeks at No. 1, thanks in part to newer chart tracking methods and programming changes at country radio stations. However, as of 2006, no No. 1 song has approached the mega-week No. 1 status (i.e., spend at least 10 weeks at No. 1), a feat that was common through the early 1960s.

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Top hits of the year

Number one hits

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• January 11 – "Nobody Knows" — Kevin Sharp
• February 8 – "It's a Little Too Late" – Mark Chesnutt
• February 22 – "A Man This Lonely" — Brooks & Dunn
• March 1 – "Running Out of Reasons to Run" – Rick Trevino
• March 8 – "Me Too" – Toby Keith
• March 15 – "We Danced Anyway" – Deana Carter
• March 29 – "How Was I to Know" – Reba McEntire
• April 5 – "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing" – Trace Adkins
• April 12 – "Rumor Has It" – Clay Walker
• April 26 – "One Night at a Time" – George Strait
• May 31 – "Sittin' on Go" – Bryan White
• June 7 – "It's Your Love" – Tim McGraw (featuring Faith Hill)
• July 19 – "Carrying Your Love With Me" – George Strait
• August 16 – "Come Cryin' to Me" – Lonestar
• August 30 – "She's Got It All – Kenny Chesney
• September 20 – "There Goes" – Alan Jackson
• September 27 – "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" – Diamond Rio
• October 18 – "How Do I Get There" – Deana Carter
• October 25 – "Everywhere" – Tim McGraw
• November 8 – "Love Gets Me Every Time" – Shania Twain
• December 13 – "From Here to Eternity" – Michael Peterson
• December 20 – "Longneck Bottle" – Garth Brooks

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March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... Deana Kay Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA) is an American singer-songwriter who records country music. ... March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... Reba Nell McEntire (born on March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning singer and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time, known for her pop-tinged ballads that include 22 #1 hits. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... Trace Adkins Tracy Darrell Trace Adkins (born January 13, 1962) is an American country music singer from Sarepta, Louisiana. ... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... Clay Walker (born 19 August 1969 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American country music singer. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952 – ), is an American country music artist. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... Bryan White was born February 17, 1974 in Lawton, Oklahoma. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... Tim McGraw performing for the United States Air Force. ... Audrey Faith Perry, later known as Faith Hill (born September 21, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi), is a successful American country singer, known for her commercial success as well as her much-publicized marriage to country singer Tim McGraw. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952 – ), is an American country music artist. ... August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Lonestar also refers to a Rock Band that released a self titled album in 1976 under the UK CBS label Lonestar poses for pictures before a show Lonestar is an American country music band consisting of Richie McDonald (lead vocals) (born Richard Vance McDonald, on 6 February 1962, in Mesquite... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... Kenny Chesney, Greatest Hits Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968 in Luttrell, Tennessee) is a popular country music singer and songwriter, known for such works as No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems and When the Sun Goes Down. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... Alan Jackson on the cover of his #1 album Drive Alan Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter, who became one of the best-selling country musicians of the 1990s. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... This page is about the country band. ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... Deana Kay Carter (born January 4, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA) is an American singer-songwriter who records country music. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... Tim McGraw performing for the United States Air Force. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... Love Gets Me Every Time was the first single released from Shania Twains 1997 album, Come on Over. ... Shania Twain, OC (born August 28, 1965 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has enjoyed popular if not critical success in the country and pop music genres. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Peterson catapulted into the national spotlight in 1997 on the success of the hit single, Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie and his follow up release, From Here To Eternity, which became his first #1 hit. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Garth Brooks, from his No Fences album Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer songwriter and charity director. ...

Other major hits

• "455 Rocket" – Kathy Mattea
• "All the Good Ones Are Gone" – Pam Tillis
• "Amen Kind of Love" – Daryle Singletary
• "Another You" – David Kersh
• "Better Man Better Off" – Tracy Lawrence
• "Big Love" – Tracy Byrd
• "Come Some Rainy Day" - Wynonna
• "Count Me In" – Deana Carter
• "Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" – Alabama
• "Day in, Day Out" – David Kersh
• "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" – Deana Carter
• "(Don't Take Her) She's All I Got" – Tracy Byrd
• "Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie" – Michael Peterson
• "Emotional Girl" – Terri Clark
• "Everybody Knows" – Trisha Yearwood
• "Everything I Love" – Alan Jackson
• "The Fool" – Lee Ann Womack
• "Friends" – John Michael Montgomery
• "A Girl's Gotta Do (What a Girl's Gotta Do)" – Mindy McCready
• "Go Away" – Lorrie Morgan
• "Good as I Was to You" – Lorrie Morgan
• "Half Way Up" – Clint Black
• "He Left a Lot to Be Desired" – Ricochet
• "Her Man" – Gary Allan
• "Holdin'" – Diamond Rio
• "Honky Tonk Truth" – Brooks & Dunn
• "How a Cowgirl Says Goodbye" – Tracy Lawrence
• "How Do I Live" – LeAnn Rimes
• "How Do I Live" – Trisha Yearwood
• "How Was I to Know" – John Michael Montgomery
• "I Left Something Turned on at Home" – Trace Adkins
• "I Miss You a Little" – John Michael Montgomery
• "I Only Get This Way With You" – Rick Trevino
• "I Will, If You Will" - John Berry
• "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" – Reba McEntire
• "If She Don't Love You" – Buffalo Club
• "In Another's Eyes" – Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
• "Is That a Tear" – Tracy Lawrence
• "Land of the Living" – Pam Tillis
• "Let It Rain" – Mark Chesnutt
• "Let Me Into Your Heart" – Mary Chapin Carpenter
• "The Light in Your Eyes" – LeAnn Rimes
• "A Little More Love" – Vince Gill
• "Little Things" – Tanya Tucker
• "Love is the Right Place" – Bryan White
• "Loved Too Much" – Ty Herndon
• "Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It" – Tim McGraw
• "Never Again, Again" – Lee Ann Womack
• "Places I've Never Been" – Mark Wills
• "Please" – The Kinleys
• "Pretty Little Adriana" – Vince Gill
• "Rest of Mine" - Trace Adkins
• "Sad Lookin' Moon" – Alabama
• "The Shake" – Neal McCoy
• "She Drew a Broken Heart" – Patty Loveless
• "She's Sure Taking It Well" – Kevin Sharp
• "She's Taken a Shine" - John Berry
• "Shut Up and Drive" – Chely Wright
• "Six Days on the Road" – Sawyer Brown
• "Thank God For Believers" – Mark Chesnutt
• "This Night Won't Last Forever" – Sawyer Brown
• "Today My World Slipped Away" – George Strait
• "Unchained Melody" – LeAnn Rimes
• "We Were in Love" – Toby Keith
• "What If It's You" – Reba McEntire
• "What the Heart Wants" – Collin Raye
• "Whatever Comes First" – Sons of the Desert
• "When I Close My Eyes" – Kenny Chesney
• "When Love Starts Talkin'" – Wynonna
• "When You Love Somebody" – Kevin Sharp
• "Where Corn Don't Grow" – Travis Tritt
• "Who's Cheatin' Who" – Alan Jackson
• "Why Would I Say Goodbye" – Brooks & Dunn
• "You And You Alone" – Vince Gill
• "You Don't Seem to Miss Me" – Patty Loveless and George Jones
• "You Light Up My Life" – LeAnn Rimes

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Michael Peterson catapulted into the national spotlight in 1997 on the success of the hit single, Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie and his follow up release, From Here To Eternity, which became his first #1 hit. ... Terri Clark (born on August 5, 1968 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a country musician. ... Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a country music singer. ... Alan Jackson on the cover of his #1 album Drive Alan Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter, who became one of the best-selling country musicians of the 1990s. ... Lee Ann Womack performs for troops and their families at the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes Gala, Gratitude Tribute to Veterans Lee Ann Womack (born August 19, 1966 in Jacksonville, Texas) is a country music artist who may best be known for her 2000 crossover hit, I Hope You... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Malinda Gayle Mindy McCready (born November 30, 1975 in Fort Myers, Florida) is an American country music artist. ... Lorrie Morgan from the insert to her first Greatest Hits album in 1995. ... Lorrie Morgan from the insert to her first Greatest Hits album in 1995. ... Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962 in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA) is a country music singer, songwriter and producer. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Gary Allan Gary Allan (born Gary Allan Herzberg December 5, 1967) is a country singer from Long Beach, California. ... This page is about the country band. ... Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are a country music singer-songwriter duo, the most successful in the history of country music. ... Tracy Lawrence (born 27 January 1968) is an American country musician. ... How Do I Live? is a song that was released originally by LeAnn Rimes, and shortly afterward by Trisha Yearwood. ... 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Garth Brooks, from his No Fences album Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer songwriter and charity director. ... Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is a country music singer. ... Tracy Lawrence (born 27 January 1968) is an American country musician. ... Pam Tillis Pam Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer and actress. ... Mark Chesnutt Mark Chesnutt is an American country music singer. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi) is a popular American country music singer. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer. ... Bryan White was born February 17, 1974 in Lawton, Oklahoma. ... Ty Herndon (born Boyd Tyrone Herndon on May 2, 1962 in Meridian, Mississippi) is an American country music singer from Butler, Alabama. ... Tim McGraw performing for the United States Air Force. ... Lee Ann Womack performs for troops and their families at the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes Gala, Gratitude Tribute to Veterans Lee Ann Womack (born August 19, 1966 in Jacksonville, Texas) is a country music artist who may best be known for her 2000 crossover hit, I Hope You... Mark Wills (born Daryl Mark Williams on August 8, 1973) is a country singer. ... Vince Gill Vince Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music musician, songwriter, and singer. ... Trace Adkins Tracy Darrell Trace Adkins (born January 13, 1962) is an American country music singer from Sarepta, Louisiana. ... Alabama is a country music band from Fort Payne, Alabama that was started in 1969 but did not get a recording contract until 1977. ... 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LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi) is a popular American country music singer. ... Toby Keith visits with fans during brief breaks in filming the music video American Soldier in hangar 1600 at Edwards Air Force Base, November 17, 2003. ... Reba Nell McEntire (born on March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning singer and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time, known for her pop-tinged ballads that include 22 #1 hits. ... Collin Raye (born Floyd Collin Wray August 22, 1959 in De Queen, Arkansas) is a country singer. ... Kenny Chesney, Greatest Hits Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968 in Luttrell, Tennessee) is a popular country music singer and songwriter, known for such works as No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems and When the Sun Goes Down. ... Wynonna Judd shakes hands with Marine Cpl. ... There are 3 Kevin Sharps in the wikipedia database: Kevin Grant Sharp, a country music singer. ... 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Top new album releases

• Best of Collin Raye: Direct Hits – Collin Raye (Epic/Sony)
• Carrying Your Love With Me – George Strait (MCA Nashville)
• The Coast is Clear – Tracy Lawrence (Atlantic)
• Come On Over – Shania Twain (Mercury Nashville)
• Complicated – Tanya Tucker (Capitol Nashville)
• Crazy Nights – Lonestar (BNA)
• Dancin' On The Boulevard – Alabama (RCA)
• Dream Walkin' - Toby Keith (Mercury Nashville)
• Everywhere – Tim McGraw (Curb)
• Evolution - Martina McBride (RCA)
• Greatest Hits – Diamond Rio (Arista Nashville)
• Greatest Hits – John Michael Montgomery (Atlantic)
• The Greatest Hits Collection – Brooks & Dunn (Arista Nashville)
• I Will Stand – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
• If I Don't Stay the Night - Mindy McCready (BNA)
• Labor of Love – Sammy Kershaw (Mercury Nashville)
• Lee Ann Womack – Lee Ann Womack (Decca/MCA Nashville)
• Let Me In - Chely Wright (MCA Nashville)
• Lila – Lila McCann
• Long Stretch of Lonesome – Patty Loveless (Epic/Sony)
• Love Travels – Kathy Mattea (Mercury Nashville)
• Michael Peterson – Michael Peterson
• The Other Side – Wynonna Judd (Curb)
• Rumor Has It – Clay Walker (Giant)
• Sevens – Garth Brooks (Capitol Nashville)
• Shakin' Things Up – Lorrie Morgan (BNA)
• Three Chords and the Truth - Sara Evans (RCA)
• Unchained Melody: The Early Years - LeAnn Rimes (Curb)
• You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs – LeAnn Rimes (Curb)

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Deaths

• June 19 – Bobby Helms, 62, singer who enjoyed his peak popularity in 1957; best known for "Jingle Bell Rock."
• October 12 – John Denver, 53, country crossover artist of the 1970s; also a singer and songwriter (plane crash).
• December 31 – Floyd Cramer, 64, prolific session pianist

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Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

• Harlan Howard (1927-2002)
• Brenda Lee (1944- )
• Cindy Walker (1915-2006)

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Major Awards

Grammy awards

Academy of Country Music

• Entertainer Of The Year -- Garth Brooks
• Song Of The Year -- "It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Stephony Smith
• Single Of The Year -- "It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
• Album Of The Year -- Carrying Your Love With Me - George Strait
• Top Male Vocalist -- George Strait
• Top Female Vocalist -- Trisha Yearwood
• Top Vocal Duo -- Brooks & Dunn
• Top Vocal Group -- Brooks & Dunn
• Top New Male Vocalist -- Kenny Chesney
• Top New Female Vocalist -- Lee Ann Womack
• Top New Vocal Duo Or Group -- The Kinleys
• Video Of The Year -- "It's Your Love" Tim McGraw and Faith Hill (Director: Sherman Halsey)
• Vocal Event Of The Year -- "It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw with Faith Hill

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Country Music Association

• Entertainer of the Year -- Garth Brooks
• Male Vocalist of the Year -- George Strait
• Female Vocalist of the Year -- Trisha Yearwood
• Vocal Group of the Year -- Diamond Rio
• Vocal Duo of the Year -- Brooks & Dunn
• Horizon Award -- LeAnn Rimes
• Musician of the Year -- Brent Mason
• Vocal Event of the Year -- "It's Your Love," Tim McGraw (featuring Faith Hill)
• Single of the Year -- "Strawberry Wine," Deanna Carter
• Song of the Year -- "Strawberry Wine," Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison
• Album of the Year -- Carrying Your Love With Me, George Strait
• Music Video of the Year -- "455 Rocket," Kathy Mattea (director: Steven Goldmann)

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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

• Country Music Association
• Inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame

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