This Day in Country History: July 22
July 22 was a day in country music history that was marked by a special performance by Miranda Lambert and a personal achievement for William Golden of the Oak Ridge…
July 22 was a day in country music history that was marked by a special performance by Miranda Lambert and a personal achievement for William Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys. Keep reading for more country music events that occurred on this day in history.
Cultural Milestones
Some artists had their careers showcased as museum exhibits, while some were highlighted for their work in other artistic genres:
- 2016: As a tribute to the Zac Brown Band, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened an exhibit on July 22 called Homegrown: Zac Brown Band. This exhibit, which ran until June 18, 2017, showcased costumes, custom instruments, and other artifacts that were part of the band's rise to stardom.
- 2018: A member of the Oak Ridge Boys, William Lee Golden's photography exhibit at the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, opened on July 22. Not only did Golden excel as a talented musical performer, but he also became a prolific painter and photographer, specializing in landscape portraits.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Notable performances for July 22 included:
- 2015: Shortly after Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's divorce, Lambert made a surprise appearance at her friend Ashley Monroe's performance at The Basement East in Nashville. They sang a duet they cowrote, “Heart Like Mine.”
- 2022: In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, country music fans spent the weekend at the Country Jam USA music festival. Headliners on this day included GRAMMY Award winners Little Big Town, along with Clay Walker and Jimmie Allen.
Industry Changes and Challenges
Cancellations, a birth, and a divorce all occurred on July 22, including:
- 2012: Alan Jackson, Pam Tillis, and Ricky Scaggs were disappointed when their performances at the Jukebox Music Festival in Anderson, California, were cancelled. The cancellation came at short notice, reportedly due to the festival's financial issues, and the artists apologized to fans and the country music community for not being able to perform.
- 2013: Lady A's singer Hillary Scott and her drummer husband Chris Tyrrell welcomed their first child together in Nashville, a baby girl named Eisele Kaye Tyrrell.
- 2021: Actress and country singer Jana Kramer announced on July 22 that her divorce from former professional football player Mike Caussin was finalized. They had been married for six years and had two children.
July 22 was a big day in the country music industry, from gallery showings and museum exhibits to a birth, a divorce, and a show cancellation. Fans enjoyed seeing their favorite artists live and also welcomed Miranda Lambert back in the limelight after her divorce from Blake Shelton.
