Today in country music history:

2009 - Charlie Daniels' appearance in a GEICO insurance commercial premiered on TV.

2002 - George Strait went to number one with "She'll Leave You With a Smile."

2001 - Drummer Brian Prout of Diamond Rio married songwriter Stephanie Bentley at their home in Williamson County, Tennessee. They have since divorced.

2000 - Montgomery Gentry played halftime at the Music City Bowl in Nashville.

1996 - LeAnn Rimes took her first trip to number one with "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)."

1993 - Shania Twain married record producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange in Northern Ontario, Canada.  They are now divorced.

1993 - Billy Ray Cyrus married Leticia Finely at home wearing blue jeans and a cut-up sweatshirt.

1985 - The Judds scored a number one hit with "Have Mercy."

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