Utah's Classic Country

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.

11/26/2025

It’s Wednesday November 26th and its Adopt a Senior Pet Month! And in 1934 Decca releases The Sons Of The Pioneers' "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Its Good Grief Day! And in 1962 Linda Davis is born in Dodson, Texas. Her 1993 pairing with Reba McEntire on "Does He Love You" earns a Grammy, and Davis nets a 1996 solo hit, "Some Things Are Meant To Be." Davis' daughter, Hillary Scott, co-founds Lady Antebellum, Linda is 63. It’s National Jukebox Day! And in 1958 Johnny Cash, made his debut on the country chart when "Cry! Cry! Cry!" made it to #14. His next seven singles would all make the country top 10, with "I Walk the Line" hitting number one. It’s National Cake Day! And in 1998 Jo Dee Messina sings "I'm Alright" from a covered wagon and Martina McBride does "Happy Girl" from a turkey float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Kenny Rogers rides a Statue of Liberty float, and Kevin Sharp performs a song from the movie "Annabelle's Wish" It’s What Do You Love About America Day! And in 1966 the number one country song was “Somebody Like Me” by Eddy Arnold and in 1983 the number one song on this date was “Holding Her And Loving You” by Earl Thomas Conley. 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.

11/25/2025

It’s Tuesday November 25th and it’s National "Eat with a Friend" Day! And in 1997 Trisha Yearwood makes her first appearance on CBS-TV's "Jag" in the recurring role of forensics specialist Teresa Coulter. It’s Shopping Reminder Day! And in 1997 Capitol releases Garth Brooks' album "Sevens" and in 1999 Baptist LeAnn Rimes performs for Pope John Paul II. It’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women! And in 2003 Glen Campbell was arrested in Phoenix Arizona with a blood alcohol level of .20 after his BMW struck a Toyota Camry. He was charged with 'extreme' drunk driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer. A police officer reported that while in custody, Campbell hummed his hit "Rhinestone Cowboy" repeatedly. It’s National Parfait Day! And in 1957 the number one country song was “Wake Up Little Susie” by the Everly Brothers. It’s Day of the Covenant! And in 1978 the number one song was “Sweet Desire” by the Kendall’s. 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.

11/24/2025

Factory Tent Sale at Springville! Dave live til 5. Giveaways! Concert tix! 1851 W. 500 S.

11/24/2025

Newest Location Grand Opening Celebration Continues! Dave live with giveaways, concert tix! 5682 S. Redwood Rd.

11/24/2025

Its Monday November 24th and it’s D.B. Cooper Day! And in 1998 Ashland, Kentucky, proclaimed Billy Ray Cyrus Day, presenting the singer with a key to the city. A section of Kentucky Route 693 in nearby Flatwoods was renamed Billy Ray Cyrus Boulevard. . It’s National Sardines Day! And in 1940 Johnny Carver was born, his biggest country hit was “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” in 1973, he is 85. In 1981 Johnny Cash was honored with the Pride Of Tennessee Award for his promotion of a statewide campaign against adult illiteracy. It’s National Use Even If the Seal Is Broken Day! And in 1976 "Wanted: The Outlaws"--featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser and Jessi Colter--becomes the first country album to receive the new platinum certification, signifying one million units shipped. It’s Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day! And in 1973 "The Most Beautiful Girl" takes Charlie Rich to the #1 position on the Billboard country singles chart. It’s Brownie locks Day! And in 1990 K.T. Oslin gets a #1 country single in Billboard with "Come Next Monday”. 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.

11/23/2025

11/23/2025

It’s Sunday November 23rd and its National Cashew Day! And in 1950 Hank Williams writes "Cold, Cold Heart" and in 1967 Jack Greene becomes the first country star to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Its Eat A Cranberry Day! And in 1859 Billy The Kid was born and in 1957 one of the first television shows to feature country music “Town Hall Party” debuted from Los Angeles and was hosted by Tex Ritter. Its Mother Goose Parade Day! And in 1992 Roy Acuff dies from congestive heart failure in Nashville and is buried within eight hours. A Grand Ole Opry symbol for over 50 years, the "King Of Country Music" was the first living member inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. It’s National Espresso Day! And in 1968 Tammy Wynette sits at #1 in Billboard with "Stand By Your Man" it’s Doctor Who Day! And in 1996 Deana Carter is on the top spot on the Billboard country chart with "Strawberry Wine” 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.