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This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in 1968. ==Events== * January 13 — Johnny Cash records his legendary concert at Folsom State Prison. The resulting album, ''At Folsom Prison'', becomes a huge international success and a cornerstone of his music catalog; the lead single, "Folsom Prison Blues" (an update of his 1956 hit) becomes one of the most famous recordings of his career. * February 1 — Elvis Presley's only child, Lisa Marie, is born in Memphis, Tennessee. * March 1 — Johnny Cash and June Carter are married. * November — The Country Music Association Awards are aired on television for the first time. Hosted by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, the awards show is taped in October and aired on NBC a month later. * December 3 — ''Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special'' airs on NBC. Although this special focuses more on the pop/rock side of his musical talents, the special will reinvigorate Presley's career in both the country and mainstream pop genres. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「1968 in country music」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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