June 22 in Country Music History

In 1892, Ralph Peer, country music pioneer, was born in Independence, Missourit. Among his many accomplishments are the recording sessions known as the Bristol Sessions which occurred in 1927 and 1928. Two of the great acts he discovered were Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family.

In 1930, the smooth voiced Roy Drusky was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His biggest hit was a duet with Priscilla Peters entitled "Yes Mr. Peters", a Number One single. After writing "Alone With You" and "Country Girl" that both became chart toppers for Faron Young, he had a number of hits including "Another", "Second Hand Rose", "Peel Me A Nanner", and "Red, Red Wine".

In 1936, singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas. He wrote many legendary songs, including "Sunday Morning Comin" Down", "Me and Bobby McGee", "Help Me Make It Through The Night", "Why Me, Lord", "Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again", "One Day At A Time", and "For the Good Times".

In 1972, master yodeler Elton Britt passed away. Though probably most famous for "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"(first country single to sell a million), he was also known for "Candy Kisses", and "Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)":

In 1974, "This Time" by Waylon Jennings went to the top of the Billboard Charts.

In 1985, The Oak Ridge Boys took the Number One spot on the charts with "Little Things". 

In 1991, Garth Brooks took the top spot with "The Thunder Rolls".  It kept the top spot for two weeks. 

in 1996, Tracy Lawrence hit the top of the charts with "Time Marches On". Probably his biggest hit, it stayed there for three weeks.