Utah's Classic Country

12/08/2025

It’s Monday December 8th and it’s National Brownie Day! And in 1945 Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs perform together on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time as members of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. It’s National Crossword Solvers Day! And in 1982 Marty Robbins dies in Nashville of a heart attack just two months after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His 30-year career was marked by love songs, pop crossover hits and the classic Western story song "El Paso" Its Take it in the Ear Day! And in 1959 Marty Raybon is born in Greenville, Alabama. He was the lead singer for Shenandoah. He is 66 today. And in 1984 the number one country song on this date was “Chance Of Loving You” by Earl Thomas Conley. It’s National Christmas Tree Day! And in 1990 George Strait kicks off a five-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country chart with "I've Come To Expect It From You" Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP Country.com. Have a great day everyone.

12/07/2025

It’s Sunday December 7th and Happy Birthday to my grandson Kobi and its National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day! And in 1931 Bobby Osborne is born in Hyden, Kentucky. With younger sibling Sonny, The Osborne Brothers become a major bluegrass duo, joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1964 and developing their signature song "Rocky Top" He died on June 27th 2023. It’s National Cotton Candy Day! And in 1948 Gary Morris is born in Fort Worth, Texas. A considerably talented singer, he piles up a string of hits beginning in 1980 before branching into night-time soaps and Broadway. He is 76 today. It’s Earmuff Day! And in 2003 Loretta Lynn is recognized during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., by President George W. Bush then in 2004 Loretta Lynn nets five Grammy nominations in recognition of her album "Van Lear Rose." It’s Letter Writing Day! And in 1969 the number one country song on this date was “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette. In 1991 Reba McEntire's "For My Broken Heart" tops the Billboard country singles chart. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP Country.com. Have a great day everyone.

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

Its Friday December 5th and it’s Bathtub Party Day! And in 1963 Ty England is born in Oklahoma City. A guitarist with Garth Brooks he leaves the band in 1994 to pursue a solo career, he is 62 today. Its National Communicate With Your Kids Day! And in 1978 The Charlie Daniels Band records "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" at Nashville's Woodland Sound Studios. It’s National Blue Jeans Day! And in 1929 the National League Of Nudist was organized. It’s AFL-CIO Day! And in 1993 Jeff Hanna, of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, marries singer/songwriter Matraca Berg nine years after they first met. It’s International Volunteer Day! And in 1987 Ricky Van Shelton makes his first appearance at number one on the country singles chart with "Somebody Lied" And in 1992 George Strait tops the country singles chart with "I Cross My Heart," from the movie "Pure Country" soundtrack. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP Country.com. Have a great day everyone.

12/04/2025

It’s Thursday December 4th and its National Cookie Day! And in 1944 Eddy Arnold holds his first recording session at the WSM radio studios in Nashville. He records his first hit, "Each Minute Seems A Million Years," and his first version of "The Cattle Call" Its National Dice Day! And in 1944 Chris Hillman of the Desert Rose Band was born, he is 81 today and in 1955 Drummer Brian Prout drummer for Diamond Rio was born, he is 70 today, Happy Birthday to both. It’s Santa's List Day! Now in 1971 Seven months after eloping to Mexico, George Strait re-marries Norma Voss in Texas to satisfy their parents. Its Wear Brown Shoes Day! And in 1956 Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis pose for a photo at the Sun studio in Memphis. The foursome conducts a jam session, which is subsequently dubbed "The Million Dollar Quartet" Its National Sock Day! And in 1965 Eddy Arnold nets a #1 country single in Billboard with "Make The World Go Away" and in 1971 Charley Pride's biggest hit ascends to #1 on the Billboard country chart: "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP Country.com. Have a great day everyone.

12/03/2025

It’s Wednesday December 3rd and its Let's Hug Day! And in 1954 Bass player Paul Gregg is born in Altus, Oklahoma. He joins Restless Heart, whose big harmonies earn them a series of smooth country hits in the late-1980s and the Academy of Country Music's Top Vocal Group award in 1990, Paul Gregg is 71. It’s National Apple Pie Day! And in 1973 Bob Wills holds what proves to be his final recording session at the Sumet Burnet Studio in Dallas. He suffers a stroke during the night, and The Texas Playboys record the next day without him. It’s National Green Bean Casserole Day! And in 1968 Elvis Presley made his first television appearance in seven years when he taped a variety special for NBC. It’s National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day! And in 1983 Anne Murray's "A Little Good News" reaches number one on the country chart. It’s Make a Gift Day! And in 1977 Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" begins a five-week ride at number one on the country charts. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

12/02/2025

It’s Tuesday December 2nd and it’s National Mutt Day! And in 1998 Garth Brooks helps first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton light the Christmas tree at New York's Rockefeller Center. He does the honors on NBC-TV's "Christmas In Rockefeller Center" Its Play Basketball Day! And in 2004 Connie Smith sings "Silver Bells" and Marty Stuart weaves "Jingle Bells" into a mandolin medley for the lighting of the national Christmas tree at the White House in Washington, D.C. Willard Scott serves as Santa Claus for the event, attended by President George W. Bush. It’s Safety Razor Day! And in 1947 P*e Wee King and the Golden West Cowboys recorded the “Tennessee Waltz” in Chicago, and John Wesley Ryles is 75 today. Its National Fritters Day! And in 1957 "Jailhouse Rock" gives Elvis Presley a #1 country single in Billboard magazine. It’s Business of Popping Corn Day! And in 1989 Randy Travis goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of "It's Just A Matter Of Time" Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

12/01/2025

It’s Monday December 1st and its Eat a Red Apple Day! And in 1964 Buck Owens records "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail" and "Cryin' Time" in an afternoon session at the Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood. It’s Rosa Parks Day! And in 1913 Gulf Oil opened the first gas service station in Pittsburgh, in 1919 Born in Dublin, Texas was Slim Willet, a disc jockey, musician, and songwriter who had the 1952 number one country hit “Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes”. It’s Christmas Lights Day! And in 2005 Ricky Skaggs and The Whites perform "White Christmas" for the lighting of the national Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. Also participating was Utah’s NFL player and Utah native Merlin Olsen, dressed as Santa Claus. It’s National Pie Day! And in 1979 the number one country song on this date was “Broken Hearted me” by Anne Murray. It’s Cyber Monday! And in 1984 Janie Fricke held down the number one spot with “Your Heart’s Not In It” Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

11/30/2025

It’s Sunday November 30th and it’s National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day! And in 1975 Born on this day in Fort Myers, Florida, was Mindy McCready country music singer who scored the 1996 hit “Guys Do It All the Time,” McCready was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on her front porch on February 17th 2013. It’s National Personal Space Day! And in 1990 Garth Brooks receives the first of many multi-platinum certifications, as the "No Fences" album goes double-platinum. It’s Computer Security Day! And in 1929 Dick Clark, was born, he died on April 18th 2012, Mark Twain was born in 1839 he died in April 1910 and Teddy Wilburn of the Wilburn Brothers was born in 1931 and died in November 2003. Its National Mason Jar Day! And in 1974 John Denver's "Back Home Again" resides at #1 on the country singles chart. It’s Secondhand Sunday! In 1985 the number one song was “Too Much On My Heart” by the Statler brothers. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

11/29/2025

It’s Saturday November 29th and its Electronic Greeting Card Day! In 1963 The pop hit "Sugar Shack" earns Jim Gilmer & The Fireballs a gold single from the Recording Industry Association of America. Gilmer goes on to become a Nashville music publisher and to manage Brad Paisley. It’s National Square Dance Day! In 1975 Ronnie Milsap performs "Daydreams About Night Things" on an installment of "Hee Haw." Buddy Alan is also a musical guest on the show, hosted by Roy Clark and Buck Owens. It’s Small Business Saturday! In 1981 Roy Rogers & Dale Evans are grand marshals of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Also appearing are Barbara Eden, Joan Collins and Gene Autry. Its National Chocolates Day! In 1980 Eddie Rabbitt shoots a Miller High Life commercial on stage at Mesa Community Amphitheatre, using a portion of "I Love A Rainy Night" Its Throw Out Your Leftovers Day! In 1980 Crystal Gayle's "If You Ever Change Your Mind" takes over the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

11/28/2025

It’s Friday November 28th and it’s Turkey Leftover Day! And in 1925 "The WSM Barn Dance" begins broadcasting in Nashville, with a one-hour performance by Uncle Jimmy Thompson. It's later renamed the Grand Ole Opry. Jimmy Thompson's first-night songs include "When You And I Were Young Maggie" Its National French Toast Day! And in 1955 Kristine Oliver Arnold was born in Manhattan Beach, California. Along with older sister Janis Gill, they form Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, securing a string of rockabilly hits in the 1980s, Kristine is 70 today. It’s Red Planet Day! And in 1964 Willie Nelson makes his Grand Ole Opry debut and in 1992 Marty Stuart joins the Grand Ole Opry, the first new member added following the death of Roy Acuff. It's Letter Writing Day! And in 1964 "Once a Day," by Connie Smith, started an eight-week stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. To date, it is the longest-running chart topper by a solo female act and was the first debut single by a female country artist to reach #1. The song also held the record for the most weeks spent at #1 by a female country artist until it was surpassed by Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" in December 2012. It’s National Leftovers Day! And the number one country song on this date in 1970 was “Endlessly” by Sonny James and in 1987 the number one song was “Lynda” by Steve Wariner. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.

11/27/2025

It’s Thursday November 27th and it’s Thanksgiving Day! And in 1941 Born on this day, in Brooklyn, New York, was Eddie Rabbitt, singer-songwriter and musician who wrote such hits as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap. Rabbitt died from lung cancer at the age of 56 on the 7th of May 1998. It’s Turkey-Free Thanksgiving! And in 1969 Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Album Country chart with “Live At San Quentin” a recording of a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue." It’s National Pins And Needles Day! And in 1980 William Lee Golden, of The Oak Ridge Boys, stops trimming his beard. Combined with the long hair he's been growing since Christmas 1979, the facial hair helps create a new mountain man image. It’s Turtle Adoption Day! In 1993 Joe Diffie joins the Grand Ole Opry Its Pie in the Face Day! And in 1965 the number one country song on this day was “Make The World Go Away” by Eddy Arnold and in 1976 the number one song was “Good Woman Blues” by Mel Tillis. Utah’s Classic Country is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP COUNTRY.com for your phones and tablets at Google play or the Apple app store. If you have a Amazon Echo say “Alexa launch UTAH’S CLASSIC COUNTRY KSOP. Have a great day everyone.