Country Pop Bites: Joe Nichols – 1-24

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2003 Joe Nichols set a Grand Ole Opry precedent while performing "Brokenheartsville" at the Ryman Auditorium?

Oh yeah, it’s true! A green bra was tossed from the seats as he sang, supposedly the first time an undergarment has ever been thrown on stage in show history! Check out the video for “Brokenheartsville”.

Here are 5 little known facts about Joe Nichols.

• At 12, his first job was picking blueberries for $1.50 a bucket.
• His favorite food is Sushi.
• Hi first vehicle was a white ‘69 Chevy pickup – not a vintage thing, a real 1969-looking truck! The brakes failed and he had to run into a gas station to stop – that was the end of the truck.
• His guilty pleasures include Staying up until 5:00am and eating Skittles – he’s also a Waffle House junkie.
• He would like to meet Jesus, Elvis, and Hank Williams.