In 1906, Floyd (Goo Goo)Rutledge was born. He was familiar to fans of the Ozark Jubilee. Worked with Louis Marshall Jones, also known as Grandpa, and Grandpa actually incorporated parts of Lennie and Goo Goo's show in his own show. We all remember Grandpa and Ramona Jones doing the bells on Hee Haw.
In 1914, Lester Flatt was born in Sparta, Tennessee. He worked with Charlie Monroe, Bill Monroe, among others before becoming partners with Earl Scruggs for twenty one years, a partnership that may be the greatest in Bluegrass history. He also was instrumental in the development of the talents of Marty Stuart and Keith Whitley.
In 1926, Deford Bailey debuted on the Grand Ole Opry. The Harmonica Wizard became the first black superstar of the Opry, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
In
1939, Al Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Although he is best
known for "The Snake" and his many rhythm and blues hits, including
"Show and Tell", he originally did a lot of country and western covers
as a youngster trying to break into the business.
In
1939, Al Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Although he is best
known for "The Snake" and his many rhythm and blues hits, including
"Show and Tell", he originally did a lot of country and western covers
as a youngster trying to break into the business.
In 1954, Hank Snow, a Hall of Fame performer known for his singing and guitar playing, went to Number One with "I Don't Hurt Anymore".
In 1956, Doug Stone was born in Marietta, Georgia. Stone was one of the many traditional country music artists who dominated the charts in the 90s before pop took over the airwaves traditionally reserved for country music. Once he hit the charts, he had fifteen top tens in a row, with four of them being Number Ones, in a time that was filled with good country music.
In 1965, Marty Robbins scored a Number One with "Ribbon of Darkness" written by Gordon Lightfoot.
In 1971, "When You're Hot, You're Hot" became Jerry Reed's first Number One single.
In 1976, "El Paso City" went to the top of the charts for Marty Robbins. It was a song inspired by his earlier career hit, "El Paso".
In 1980, Boxcar Willie debuted on the Grand Ole Opry. Boxcar was known for his love of train songs and Hank Williams songs. He was also a first cousin to Tommy Lee Jones, who played the part of Oliver (Doolittle/Mooney) Lynn in the "Coal Miners Daughter".
In 1982, Riders in the Sky joined the Grand Ole Opry. They are a talented western group of musicians who add comedic relief to the Opry. The four are Woody Paul, Ranger Doug, Too Slim, and Joey the Polka King. They are truly talented singers and musicians, and possess more than one Grammy for their albums.
In 1982, Conway Twitty was atop the charts with "Slow Hand", a remake of a Pointer Sisters pop hit.
In 1993, Patty Loveless scored her third Number One with "Blame It On Your Heart".
In 1997, Big John was having a great time in Nashville, Tennessee at the Cock of the Walk with members of the Merle Haggard entourage, and many other ROPE members.
In 1997, Bobby Helms passed away. Probably best known for his smash
hits "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel", he also had a major hit with
"Jingle Bell Rock", and will be remembered each Christmas for years to
come.
In 1993, Patty Loveless went to Number One for the third time with "Blame It On Your Heart".
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