This Day in Country History: February 18
Feb. 18 is a significant day in country music history. This day has seen everything from epic country performances to several hits making it to the top of the charts. Buck Owens achieved a No. 1 hit with “Where Does the Good Times Go.” Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown’s had chart success with their duet “Thank God.” Here are some other noteworthy events from Feb. 18.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Here are some key hits from Feb. 18 in country music history:
- 1967: Buck Owens’ song “Where Does the Good Times Go” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, where it stayed for four weeks.
- 2023: Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown reached No. 1 on country radio and the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “Thank God” from the album “Different Man.” This was Katelyn’s first and Kane’s ninth chart-topper.
Cultural Milestones
Here are some significant moments and milestones from this date in country music history:
- 1914: Songwriter Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski, known as Pee Wee King, was born. He’s remembered for cowriting “Tennessee Waltz,” which became the unofficial state song in 1965.
- 1952: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Juice Newton was born. She has received five Grammy Award nominations over her career and reached No. 1 with her single “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known).”
- 1954: George Jones released “No Money in This Deal” on Starday Records — one of more than 900 singles he would go on to record during his career.
- 1975: Songwriter and musician Trevor Rosen from the band Old Dominion was born. The band reached No. 1 with “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” and “Written in the Sand.”
- 1977: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Sean Watkins was born. His band Nickel Creek released seven albums and won a Grammy for “This Side,” which Watkins reportedly keeps on top of his toilet at home.
Notable Recordings and Performances
There have been memorable country performances on Feb. 18 throughout history, and there are sure to be more this year:
- 1966: Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys continued recording the band’s popular song “Good Vibrations.” The recording started on Feb. 17 and would continue through Sept. 21.
- 1988: After nearly 14 years Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner perform together for an episode of Dolly! at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.
- 2025: The Opry 100 will feature Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Pam Tillis, and Redferrin at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
From momentous songs to iconic performances, Feb. 18 has played a big role in shaping country music over the years. As we reflect on these milestones, we celebrate the artists and moments that continue to inspire us and define the genre’s rich history. Listen to these age-old classics and stay tuned for new releases set to make country music history.
