November 23, 1968 -- Tammy Wynette hits the top position on the Billboard country singles chart with "Stand By Your Man". The record held that spot for three weeks, then crossed over to the pop side, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The single sold more than five million copies, making it the biggest‑selling country single ever recorded by a woman at the time . The song earned Tammy a Grammy for Best Country Female Vocal Performance. | GatorRock