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96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” Sets a Record

Tuesday, March 11 by DC

March 11th marks a significant milestone in the annals of country music history. On this day in 1999, Shania Twain's groundbreaking album "Come On Over" achieved a remarkable feat. It became the best-selling country album by a female artist, a record that resonates with...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: March 10 1986 Saw Reba McEntire’s Breakthrough Moment

Monday, March 10 by DC

March 10, 1986, marked a pivotal moment in the illustrious career of Reba McEntire, a day that would etch her name into country music history. On this day, she released "Whoever's in New England," an album that would not only skyrocket her to the...

Prayers for Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College student!

Sunday, March 9 by Jay

Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College, was a mechanical engineering major and a dedicated member of the university's esteemed Human Jukebox Marching Band, where he showcased his talent as a trumpet player. On February 27, 2025, Caleb tragically lost his...

D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone! Passes Away!

Friday, March 7 by Jay

D'Wayne Wiggins, a pivotal figure in R&B and co-founder of the renowned group Tony! Toni! Toné!, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 64, following a private battle with bladder cancer. Musical Legacy and Contributions Born and raised in Oakland, California, Wiggins formed...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date March 6th 1987: Randy Travis Takes the Country World by Storm

Thursday, March 6 by DC

March 6th, 1987, marked a significant day in country music history when Randy Travis released his iconic album "Always & Forever." This album wasn't just another release; it was a game-changer that solidified Travis's place as a country music legend. The album introduced us...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date March 5th 1983: Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” Wins Big

Wednesday, March 5 by DC

March 5th, 1983, marked a memorable moment for country music when the legendary Willie Nelson's heartfelt rendition of "Always on My Mind" won big at the Grammy Awards. The song, already a classic by Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee, found new life in Nelson's...

Carl Dean, Husband of Dolly Parton, Dies at 82

Tuesday, March 4 by Jay

Carl Thomas Dean, the reclusive husband of country music legend Dolly Parton, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in 1942 in Nashville, Dean led a private life, shunning publicity despite his wife's fame. The couple...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: The Legendary Debut of Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party”

Thursday, February 27 by DC

On February 27th, 2004, the country music scene was set ablaze with the powerhouse debut of Gretchen Wilson's album "Here for the Party." Before Wilson hit the airwaves, she was a bartender and waitress, dreaming of a breakthrough that would catapult her into the...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date February 26 1997 – LeAnn Rimes wins Grammy at age 14

Wednesday, February 26 by DC

The 39th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 26, 1997, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, was a significant event in the music industry, marked by a mix of veteran musicians and emerging young talents. One of the most memorable moments of...

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date February 25, 2024 – Beyonce Hits #1

Tuesday, February 25 by DC

In the spring of 2024, the music world was buzzing with excitement as Beyoncé's new single "Texas Hold Em" skyrocketed to the top of the charts, claiming the coveted number one spot and captivating audiences worldwide. The song, a dynamic blend of pop and...

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96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” Sets a Record

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: March 10 1986 Saw Reba McEntire’s Breakthrough Moment

Prayers for Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College student!

D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone! Passes Away!

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date March 6th 1987: Randy Travis Takes the Country World by Storm

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date March 5th 1983: Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” Wins Big

Carl Dean, Husband of Dolly Parton, Dies at 82

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date: The Legendary Debut of Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party”

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date February 26 1997 – LeAnn Rimes wins Grammy at age 14

96.9 Dirt Road Radio On This Date February 25, 2024 – Beyonce Hits #1

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