This Day in Country History: August 10

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From music festivals and exhibits to a wedding and the release of a film about Cody Johnson, Aug. 10 was a significant day in country music history.

Breakthrough Hits and Milestones

Milestones for Aug. 10 included:

2015: Carrie Underwood received a 5x Platinum honor for "Before He Cheats," a 3x Platinum honor for "Blown Away," a 2x Platinum distinction for "All-American Girl," Platinum certifications for "Wasted" and "See You Again," and a Gold certification for "Little Toy Guns" from the Recording Industry Association of America. These certifications established her as one of RIAA's top five female digital artists and its most-awarded country artist.
2019: Jeannie C. Riley, known for the hit "Harper Valley PTA," was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, along with fellow country music stars Rodney Crowell and Claude Gray. Riley could never have imagined how that song would rocket her to stardom.
2019: Garth Brooks traveled to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to play Mosaic Stadium's first-ever country music concert. The show sold out in 59 minutes, reflecting the excitement of fans to see this legendary artist.

The Judds and Cody Johnson had a big day on Aug. 10, and new exhibits were launched at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum:

2012: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launched a new exhibit, Minnie Pearl: Centennial Celebration, to honor this late legend's 100th birthday.
2018: The exhibit The Judds: Dream Chasers opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, showcasing the rise to fame of this mother-daughter duo.
2021: While Cody Johnson is mostly known for his neo-traditional country music style and storytelling, he was also a professional bull rider and rodeo star. COJO Music and Warner Music Nashville released the film Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story to select theaters across the U.S.

On Aug. 10, a recording was certified, and major music festivals were enjoyed:

2018: Hunter Hayes' single "Wanted" received a 5x Platinum certification from the RIAA.
2024: At the Boots and Hearts country music festival in Ontario, Canada, fans enjoyed singing along to songs performed by Thomas Rhett, Jackson Dean, and Hunter Brothers. Texas King, Bryan Martin, and Lauren Watkins also took the stage at the festival on this day.
2024: Fans who couldn't make it to Canada for the Boots and Hearts festival were able to go to West Chester, Ohio, for the Voices of America Country Music Fest. Keith Urban, Brett Young, Brian Kelley, and Lily Rose were headliners for this festival.

Changes for country music stars on Aug. 10 included:

2018: Singer of "In Case You Didn't Know" Brett Young was secretly wedded to Taylor Mills. Later, in November of 2018, they had a formal wedding at the Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, California.
2019: Tequila Comisario announced at Chris Young's sold-out concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, that he would be the brand's new global ambassador for a major national marketing campaign.
2020: The "This Woman and This Man" singer Clay Walker signed with the Show Dog Nashville record label founded by the late Toby Keith. Walker aligned himself with Toby Keith because he felt they shared a common vision.

The country music industry had a busy day on Aug. 10, with a showering of exhibits, festivals, signings, and RIAA certifications.