On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.”

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.”

Billboard magazine introduces the "Hillbilly Hits" music chart - March 25th, 1939

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