This Day in Country History: November 5
The Country Music Association Awards happened on Nov. 5 with impressive winners, and country star Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The music industry…
The Country Music Association Awards happened on Nov. 5 with impressive winners, and country star Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The music industry lost the legendary Johnny Horton on this day, and Carly Pearce gave a free performance in a New York subway station.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Hats off to Dolly Parton and the winners of the CMA Awards on Nov. 5:
- 2022: The Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In response, she released her first rock 'n' roll album, Rockstar. It received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America on March 12, 2024.
- 2003: Winners at the 37th Annual CMA Awards included Alan Jackson for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, Martina McBride for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Rascal Flatts won Vocal Group of the Year.
Cultural Milestones
This date has seen cultural events involving artists who deserved honors and recognition:
- 2017: The Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum ended its run. This exhibit showcased artifacts and memorabilia from Aldean's career, including his first guitar and various music awards.
- 2019: Brad Paisley and other superstar celebrities, such as Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara, participated in the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. Proceeds from this event went to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help families with sick children during the holiday season.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Nov. 5 has hosted several notable performances:
- 2007: Initially planned as a one-night show, Garth Brooks decided to expand his performances at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, to nine nights following extremely high ticket demand.
- 2019: Carly Pearce performed a free acoustic pop-up performance in a New York City subway station as part of a YouTube series called Subway Creatures. She surprised and thrilled riders with songs such as "I Hope You're Happy Now" and "Hide the Wine."
Industry Changes and Challenges
From a death to the release of a book, industry changes for Nov. 5 included:
- 1960: Johnny Horton died on this day at the age of 35 in a car accident in Milano, Texas. Horton was known for songs such as "The Battle of New Orleans" and "When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below)." Horton started his career as a honky-tonk performer before blending country and pop with songs such as "North to Alaska."
- 2019: Tim McGraw switched musical gears with the release of his fitness book Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. This was a book that McGraw wanted to share to help others on their health and wellness journey.
Nov. 5 was a significant day for the country music industry. Tim McGraw released his fitness book, the CMAs were notable, and a Jason Aldean exhibit closed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
