This Day in Country History: November 1 reveals the unforgettable moments that shaped the heart of country music. ML

Nov. 1 has witnessed interesting events in the country music industry. Charley Pride received a special honor, several artists were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Kacey Musgraves released a boot collection on this day. Continue reading to learn more about this day in country history.

Breakthrough Hits and Milestones

There have been many notable honors and inductions on Nov. 1, including:

• 2019: The “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” singer Charley Pride received the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi’s inaugural Crossroads of American Music Award. This award went to artists who made a major contribution that was influenced by American music.
• 2021: Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, and Kent Blazy were officially inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The ceremony had been delayed a year due to the pandemic. Earle is best known for his hit “Copperhead Road,” Gentry for the single “Ode to Billie Joe,” and Blazy for his song “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” recorded by Garth Brooks.

Cultural Milestones

These cultural milestones happened on Nov. 1:

• 1957: The legendary, eclectic singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett was born in Klein, Texas. Lovett performed with artists Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, and Willie Nelson at Farm Aid in 1987, giving this four-time GRAMMY Award-winner recognition as one of country music’s top artists.
• 2022: Tim McGraw wore his father’s baseball jersey to the World Series, where the Philadelphia Phillies were playing the Houston Astros. Tim McGraw’s father, Tug McGraw, was a pitcher for the Phillies, taking the team to the World Series in 1980.

Notable Recordings and Performances

Big names gave notable performances on this day, including:

• 2011: DuringGame 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians, Hunter Hayes sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Hayes was a newcomer to the country music scene, but he opened for the then-country star Taylor Swift on her Speak Now World Tour.
• 2015: Old Dominion, Chase Bryant, The Cadillac Three, and Big Kenny from Big & Rich performed at the Off The Record fashion show in New York City. Big Kenny’s wife, Christiev Alphin, is a fashion stylist, and this show raised funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Industry Changes and Challenges

From a boot brand launch to the death of a legend, these industry changes occurred on Nov. 1:

• 2015: Kacey Musgraves launched her Lucchese boot collection. Musgraves was thrilled to diversify from performing and songwriting to support the high-quality and cultural influence of the Lucchese brand.
• 2018: The frontman for Dave & Sugar, Dave Rowland, died due to stroke complications. Rowland toured with Elvis Presley, Charley Pride, and the Four Guys. During his time with Dave & Sugar, the trio’s hit “Queen of the Silver Dollar” landed on the country music charts.

Nov. 1 saw inductions, benefit concerts, and the death of a major country music artist. It was exciting for Charley Pride to receive the Crossroads of American Music Award, and Tim McGraw honored his late father at a baseball game on this day. Nov. 1 holds a special place in country music history.