June 25 in Country Music History

In 2001, the Ryman Auditorium was declared a National Historical Landmark. What took them so long?

In 1988, The Desert Rose Band went to Number One with "He's Back and I'm Blue".

In 1987, Boudleaux Bryant, songwriter (and one of the best), passed away in Knoxville.

In 1983, Mickey Gilley took "I'm Just A Fool For Your Love" to the top of the charts.

In 1982, Lew Dewitt retired from the Statler Brothers.