Country Pop Bites: Joe Nichols – July 23

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2002 Universal South released Joe Nichols' debut album, "Man With A Memory"?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Joe Nichols.

• His middle name is Edward.
• His father, who worked as a trucker, also played bass guitar in local country bands; eventually, Nichols himself found work in a local rock band, before taking a job as a country disc jockey.
• He is part Cherokee.
• At age 19, he was signed to his first record deal, with an independent label known as Intersound Records.
• Before he made it big, he took many jobs in Nashville, including moving furniture, installing cable TV systems, and selling steaks door to door.