Utah's Classic Country

08/11/2025

Its Monday August 11th and its Play in the Sand Day! And in 1946 John Conlee is born in Versailles, Kentucky. After careers as a mortician and a disc jockey, his 1978 single "Rose Colored Glasses" starts a 10-year string of blue-collar singles. He joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1981, John is 79 today. Its Son and Daughter Day! And in 1972 Elvis Presley files for divorce from Priscilla in Santa Monica, California. In 1984 Gary Morris makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. Its National Raspberry Tart Day! And in 1992 Epic releases the soundtrack to "Honeymoon In Vegas," featuring Elvis Presley remakes by Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Van Shelton, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vince Gill, Bono and John Mellencamp, among others. And the number one country song on this day in 1973 was “Trip To Heaven” by Freddie Hart. Its Presidential Joke Day! And the number one song on this day in 1984 was “That’s The Thing About Love” by Don Williams. Utah’s Classic Country 1370 is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP 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. I can Transfer you camcorder home videos to a DVD just $10 per tape or to a USB for $15 for more information phone 801-972-1043 and leave your name and number with a message and I will get back to you - this is for Utah local Wasatch Front areas only. Have a great day everyone.

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Its Sunday August 10th and its National Lazy Day! And in 1949 Gene Johnson is born in Jamestown, New York. He plays mandolin for Diamond Rio, a harmony-based sextet that wins multiple awards from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music in the 1990s. Gene is 76 today. Its National Spoil Your Dog Day! And in 1991 Vince Gill joins the Grand Ole Opry, introduced by Roy Acuff, who sheds tears as Gill delivers "When I Call Your Name" In 1995 You Might Be A Redneck If..." makes Jeff Foxworthy the first Southern comedian to receive a double-platinum album. It’s National S'mores Day! And the late Jimmy Dean was born on this day in 1928 and died on June 13th 2010 and JR. Samples of Hee Haw was born in 1926 and died November 13th 1983. The famous German Shepard Rin Tin Tin died on this day in 1932. It’s Smithsonian Day! And in the number one country song on this day in 1985 was “I’m For Love” by hank Williams JR. Utah’s Classic Country 1370 is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP 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. I can Transfer you camcorder home videos to a DVD just $10 per tape or to a USB for $15 for more information phone 801-972-1370 and leave your name and number with a message and I will get back to you - this is for Utah local Wasatch Front areas only. Have a great day everyone.

08/09/2025

Bring us your school supplies from 1 to 3pm today! Join the Z104 Utah's #1 Country crew at a live broadcast from the West Jordan Smith and Edwards. (90th So & Redwood Rd) Join us for the Backpack Attack as we accept your donations to Utah school kids in need. Grab a cool FatBoy Ice Cream while supplies last too. Hope to see you there. Details on how you can help children in your district at www.z104country.com

08/09/2025

It’s Saturday August 9th and its National Hand Holding Day! And in 1638 The Bronx, New York, was purchased for two guns, two kettles and a barrel of cider. In 1975 the number one country song on this day was “Wasted Days And Wasted Nights” by Freddy Fender. It’s Book Lovers Day! And in 1859 the for runner to the escalator, an inclined stairway on a endless chain was patented. In 1959 the Browns started their climb to number one on the charts with “The Three Bells” Its National Polka Day! And in 1959 Diane Williams of “The Girls Next Door” was born, she is 66 today and in 1980 the number one country song on this day was “Stand By Me” by Mickey Gilley. In 1986 The U.S. Senate passes a resolution recognizing Bill Monroe as the "creator, performer and promoter" of bluegrass music. Its National Rice Pudding Day! And in 1969 the number one country song on this day was “”All I Have To Offer You Is Me” by Charley Pride. Its National Garage Sale Day! And in 1986 the Judd’s took over the number one spot with “Rockin’ With The Rhythm Of The Rain” Utah’s Classic Country 1370 is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP 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. I can Transfer you camcorder home videos to a DVD just $10 per tape or to a USB for $15 for more information phone 801-972-1370 and leave your name and number with a message and I will get back to you - this is for Utah local Wasatch Front areas only. Have a great day everyone.

08/08/2025

Its Friday August 8th and its National Dollar Day! And in 1932 Mel Tillis is born in Pahokee, Florida. After finding success by writing Bobby Bare's "Detroit City," Patsy Cline's "So Wrong" and Webb Pierce's "I Ain't Never," among others, he turns his stutter into a comedic twist and develops a successful career as an artist, earning a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mel died on November 19th 2017. Its Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day! And in 1934 The Sons Of The Pioneers record "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" in Los Angeles during the group's first recording session. And in 1939 Phil Balsley is born in Staunton, Virginia. He becomes a founding member of The Statler Brothers, whose southern gospel harmonies lead the group to two decades of hits and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Phil is 84 today. It’s International Cat Day! And in 1944 Michael Johnson was born in Colorado, his “Give Me Wings” was named Billboard’s number one song of 1987, he passed away on July 25, 2017. Its National Frozen Custard Day! And Daryl Mark Williams born August 8, 1973, we know him professionally as Mark Wills who is 50 today. It’s Global Sleep Under the Stars Night! And in 1974 President Nixon became the first U.S. President to resign from office; while on this date in 1987 Reba McEntire tops the country charts with “One Promise Too Late. Utah’s Classic Country 1370 is now streaming live in STEREO at KSOP COUNTRY.com get the free app for KSOP 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. I can Transfer you camcorder home videos to a DVD just $10 per tape or to a USB for $15 for more information phone 801-972-1370 and leave your name and number with a message and I will get back to you - this is for Utah local Wasatch Front areas only. Have a great day everyone.

08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

Gentleman Jim will be live on location from 4 to 6pm at the Weber County Fair in North Ogden. Enjoy tons of entertainment, food and fun for everyone. Don't miss Tyler Braden in concert tonight--included with your paid fair admission. Bigger, Louder & Wilder than ever!

08/07/2025

Can you name all these Classic Country Stars who got the opportunity to bowl at the White House?