In 1912, Johnny Wills, brother of Bob, and the second of four brothers, was born in Jewett, Texas.
In 1929, Charlene Arthur was born in Henrietta, Texas.
In 1934, the man known as the Reverend Grady Nutt of Hee Haw was born.
In 1944, "Soldier's Last Letter" was atop the charts for Ernest Tubb. It was his first time on top of the newly created Country and Western Charts.
In 1967, Merle Haggard was on top of the charts with "Branded Man".
In 1972, Don Gibson's "Woman (Sensuous Woman)" became his last Number One Hit.
In 1978, Willie Nelson was atop the charts with "Blue Skies".
In 1989, Vern Gosdin was credited with his last Number One hit, "I'm Still Crazy".
In 1995, Jeff Carson was atop the charts with "Not On Your Love".
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
September 1 in Country Music History
In 1922, Victor Records released fiddler Eck Robertson's recordings of "Sallie Gooden"/"Arkansas Traveler", reputed to be the first hillbilly recordings.
In 1931, Lecil Travis Martin was born in Sterratt, Texas. We all remember him as Boxcar Willie.
In 1933, Harold Lloyd Jenkins was born in Friar's Point, Mississippi. We remember him as the best friend that a song ever had, Conway Twitty.
In 1950, Steve Goetzman of Exile was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
In 1951, Lefty Frizzell was at the top of the charts with "Always Late (With Your Kisses)". It stayed at that position for twelve weeks.
In 1979, Willie Nelson and Leon Russell were at the top of the charts with "Heartbreak Hotel", written by Mae Bojren Axton and Tommy Durden.
In 1983, WSM, The Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, and The Nashville Network were all sold to Edward Gaylord. It was the beginning of the end of traditional and classic country music as a mainstream genre.
In 1984, George Strait was atop the charts with "Let's Fall To Pieces Together", his fifth Number One hit.
In 1931, Lecil Travis Martin was born in Sterratt, Texas. We all remember him as Boxcar Willie.
In 1933, Harold Lloyd Jenkins was born in Friar's Point, Mississippi. We remember him as the best friend that a song ever had, Conway Twitty.
In 1950, Steve Goetzman of Exile was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
In 1951, Lefty Frizzell was at the top of the charts with "Always Late (With Your Kisses)". It stayed at that position for twelve weeks.
In 1979, Willie Nelson and Leon Russell were at the top of the charts with "Heartbreak Hotel", written by Mae Bojren Axton and Tommy Durden.
In 1983, WSM, The Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, and The Nashville Network were all sold to Edward Gaylord. It was the beginning of the end of traditional and classic country music as a mainstream genre.
In 1984, George Strait was atop the charts with "Let's Fall To Pieces Together", his fifth Number One hit.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
August 31 in Country Music History
In 1957, the last broadcast of the WLS National Barn Dance from Chicago's Eighth Street Theater was aired.
In 1959, "The Three Bells" by the Browns, Jim Edd, Maxine, and Bonnie, started a ten week run at the top of the Country Music Charts.
In 1968, Merle Haggard was at the top of the charts with "Mama Tried".
In 1974, George Jones was atop the charts with "The Grand Tour", one of the greats written by George Richey, Norro Wilson, and Carmol Taylor.
In 1985, The Judds were enjoying the Number One spot on the charts with "Love Is Alive".
In 1996, Tim McGraw was at Number One with "She Never Lets It Go To Her Heart".
In 1959, "The Three Bells" by the Browns, Jim Edd, Maxine, and Bonnie, started a ten week run at the top of the Country Music Charts.
In 1968, Merle Haggard was at the top of the charts with "Mama Tried".
In 1974, George Jones was atop the charts with "The Grand Tour", one of the greats written by George Richey, Norro Wilson, and Carmol Taylor.
In 1985, The Judds were enjoying the Number One spot on the charts with "Love Is Alive".
In 1996, Tim McGraw was at Number One with "She Never Lets It Go To Her Heart".
August 30 in Country Music History
In 1919, Muriel Ellen Deason was born in Nashville, Tennessee. We all knew her as the Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells.
In 1942, Jana Margaret Meyer was born in Great Falls, Montana. She is now known as Jana Jae, The First Lady Of Country Fiddle and once a member of the Buckaroos and a frequent performer on Hee Haw.
In 1946, the Hagar Twins, Jim and Jon, famous for their time as an opening act for Buck Owens and their starring roles on Hee Haw, were born in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1980, Ronnie Milsap was on the top of the charts with another of his many Number Ones, "Cowboys and Clowns".
In 1986, Don Williams was atop the charts with "Heartbeat In The Darkness".
In 1991, Dottie West was critically injured in an auto accident on Briley Parkway as she was being driven to the Opry by an elderly neighbor.
In 2003, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere", a duet by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet, was the Number One Country Song in the USA.
In 1942, Jana Margaret Meyer was born in Great Falls, Montana. She is now known as Jana Jae, The First Lady Of Country Fiddle and once a member of the Buckaroos and a frequent performer on Hee Haw.
In 1946, the Hagar Twins, Jim and Jon, famous for their time as an opening act for Buck Owens and their starring roles on Hee Haw, were born in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1980, Ronnie Milsap was on the top of the charts with another of his many Number Ones, "Cowboys and Clowns".
In 1986, Don Williams was atop the charts with "Heartbeat In The Darkness".
In 1991, Dottie West was critically injured in an auto accident on Briley Parkway as she was being driven to the Opry by an elderly neighbor.
In 2003, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere", a duet by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet, was the Number One Country Song in the USA.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
August 29 in Country Music History
In 1952, the extraordinarily talented writer Don Schlitz was born in Durham, North Carolina.
In 1953, "A Dear John Letter" by Jean Shepard and Ferlin Huskey became the top record in the nation. It stayed there for six weeks.
In 1956, Dan Truman of Diamond Rio was born in George, Utah.
In 1964, "I Guess I'm Crazy" went to Number One three weeks after the death of Jim Reeves death in a plane crash. It was his sixth Number One, and he had five more posthumous Number Ones, meaning that he had more after his death than before it. His time on the charts extended many years after his death due to his prolific amount of recordings that had not been released at the time of his death.
In 1981, Ronnie Milsap enjoyed another Number One with "(There's No Gettin' Over Me)".
In 1981, Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura of Baillie and the Boys were married.
In 1987, Hank Williams, Jr. proved that he was "Born to Boogie" with a Number One record by that name.
In 1987, longtime Grand Ole Opry member and star and writer on the Hee Haw television show, Archie Campbell died of a heart attack in Knoxville, Tennessee at age 72. He is still missed by Hee Haw fans everywhere.
In 1989, Johnny Rodriguez was arrested for murder in Uvalde, County Texas after killing an "intruder" who wasn't. He was acquitted of the crime.
In 1992, the great Mark Chesnutt was atop the charts with "I'll Think of Something".
In 1953, "A Dear John Letter" by Jean Shepard and Ferlin Huskey became the top record in the nation. It stayed there for six weeks.
In 1956, Dan Truman of Diamond Rio was born in George, Utah.
In 1964, "I Guess I'm Crazy" went to Number One three weeks after the death of Jim Reeves death in a plane crash. It was his sixth Number One, and he had five more posthumous Number Ones, meaning that he had more after his death than before it. His time on the charts extended many years after his death due to his prolific amount of recordings that had not been released at the time of his death.
In 1981, Ronnie Milsap enjoyed another Number One with "(There's No Gettin' Over Me)".
In 1981, Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura of Baillie and the Boys were married.
In 1987, Hank Williams, Jr. proved that he was "Born to Boogie" with a Number One record by that name.
In 1987, longtime Grand Ole Opry member and star and writer on the Hee Haw television show, Archie Campbell died of a heart attack in Knoxville, Tennessee at age 72. He is still missed by Hee Haw fans everywhere.
In 1989, Johnny Rodriguez was arrested for murder in Uvalde, County Texas after killing an "intruder" who wasn't. He was acquitted of the crime.
In 1992, the great Mark Chesnutt was atop the charts with "I'll Think of Something".
Monday, August 27, 2012
August 28 in Country Music History
In 1925, singer and world class guitarist Billy Grammar was born in Benton, Illinois.
In 1971, "Good Lovin' (Makes It Right) became Tammy Wynette's tenth of twenty Number One songs she earned during her recording career.
In 1976, "(I'm A) Stand By My Woman Man" became Ronnie Milsap's sixth of thirty five Number One hits.
In 1982, George Strait earned his first Number One record of the most of any recording artist in history on a song written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis.
In 1993, Tracy Lawrence was at the top of the charts with "Can't Break It To My Heart".
In 1971, "Good Lovin' (Makes It Right) became Tammy Wynette's tenth of twenty Number One songs she earned during her recording career.
In 1976, "(I'm A) Stand By My Woman Man" became Ronnie Milsap's sixth of thirty five Number One hits.
In 1982, George Strait earned his first Number One record of the most of any recording artist in history on a song written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis.
In 1993, Tracy Lawrence was at the top of the charts with "Can't Break It To My Heart".
Sunday, August 26, 2012
August 27 in Country Music History
In 1925, Carter Stanley, of the Stanley Brotherswas born in Stratton, Virginia. .
In 1927, Jimmy C. Newman, was born "Jimmy Yves Newman" in High Point,Louisiana.
In 1937, J.D. Crowe, Bluegrass/banjo/vocals, was born in Lexington, Kentucky. .
In 1949, Jeff Cook, vocals/lead guitar/fiddle/key boards for Alabama,was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.
In 1960, The Louisiana Hayride presented its last performance on KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana. The very successful program debuted April 3, 1948, and was known as "The Cradle of the Stars."
In 1963, James R. Denny, former manager of the Grand Ole Opry and well known music executive, died..
In 1977, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" became a Number One for Crystal Gale. It was the third of eighteen Number One records for this lovely sister of Loretta Lynn.
In 1983, Ronnie McDowell topped the charts with "You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation".
In 1988, "The Wanderer", a remake of an old pop hit by Dion, became Eddie Rabbitt's eighteenth Number One record.
In 1994, Clay Walker topped the charts with "Dreaming With My Eyes Open".
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
August 26 in Country Music History
In 1950, Red Foley and Ernest Tubb were at the top of the charts with "Goodnight Irene".
In 1961, Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In 1972, "If You Leave Me Tonight, I'll Cry" topped the charts for Jerry Wallace, the only one that he would have.
In 1989, "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me" went to Number One for Holly Dunn.
In 2003, Wilma Burgess passed away. Her biggest hit was "Misty Blue" in 1966, a Number Four record.
In 1961, Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In 1972, "If You Leave Me Tonight, I'll Cry" topped the charts for Jerry Wallace, the only one that he would have.
In 1989, "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me" went to Number One for Holly Dunn.
In 2003, Wilma Burgess passed away. Her biggest hit was "Misty Blue" in 1966, a Number Four record.
Friday, August 24, 2012
August 25 in Country Music History
In 1928, Jerry Rivers, most famous for his stint with Hank William's Drifting Cowboys, was born in Miami, Florida.
In 1935, Bill Denny was born in Nashville.
In 1945, Tex Ritter had a Number One hit entitled "You Two-Timed Me Once Too Often".
In 1949, Henry Paul, vocalist and guitarist for Blackhawk, was born in Kingston, New York.
In 1949, Charlie and Ira, the Louvin Brothers had their first recording session.
In 1958, a "Blue Blue Day" became a great day for Don Gibson, as he notched his second Number One hit.
In 1973, "Everybody's Had The Blues" became a reason to shed the blues and smile for Merle Haggard, as he again was sitting on the top of the charts with country music's Number One single.
In 1979, Charlie Daniels became a legend with his Number One hit, "The Devil Went Down To Georgia".
In 1984, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band scored their first Number One hit with "Long Hard Road (Sharecropper's Dream".
In 1935, Bill Denny was born in Nashville.
In 1945, Tex Ritter had a Number One hit entitled "You Two-Timed Me Once Too Often".
In 1949, Henry Paul, vocalist and guitarist for Blackhawk, was born in Kingston, New York.
In 1949, Charlie and Ira, the Louvin Brothers had their first recording session.
In 1958, a "Blue Blue Day" became a great day for Don Gibson, as he notched his second Number One hit.
In 1973, "Everybody's Had The Blues" became a reason to shed the blues and smile for Merle Haggard, as he again was sitting on the top of the charts with country music's Number One single.
In 1979, Charlie Daniels became a legend with his Number One hit, "The Devil Went Down To Georgia".
In 1984, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band scored their first Number One hit with "Long Hard Road (Sharecropper's Dream".
Thursday, August 23, 2012
August 24 in Country Music History
In 1897, Fred Rose was born in Evansville, Indiana. He became one of the most important names in the Nashville Country Music business, and was half of Acuff Rose Publishing Company, He is also credited with much of Hank William's success as a songwriter and singer.
In 1968, David Houston was atop with charts with "Already It's Heaven". It would be the sixth time he was credited with the Number One record in Country Music.
In 1974, "Old Man From The Mountain" became a Number One hit for Merle Haggard.
In 1985, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton put their assets together for a chart topper entitled "Real Love".
In 1988, Nat Stuckey passed away from the effects of lung cancer. Nat was a singer/songwriter/guitarist who charted thirty seven times with the highest of them being "Sweet Thang" which went to Number Four. It was also a hit for Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb, as a duet. He wrote or co-wrote many songs including "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line", "Diggin' Up Bones", and "Pop A Top", and wrote and performed many commercials and jingles, including many famous ones for Budweiser and McDonalds.
In 1998, comedian Jerry Clower died five days after having heart surgery. All the Ledbedtters and the Burrises still miss him.
In 1968, David Houston was atop with charts with "Already It's Heaven". It would be the sixth time he was credited with the Number One record in Country Music.
In 1974, "Old Man From The Mountain" became a Number One hit for Merle Haggard.
In 1985, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton put their assets together for a chart topper entitled "Real Love".
In 1988, Nat Stuckey passed away from the effects of lung cancer. Nat was a singer/songwriter/guitarist who charted thirty seven times with the highest of them being "Sweet Thang" which went to Number Four. It was also a hit for Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb, as a duet. He wrote or co-wrote many songs including "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line", "Diggin' Up Bones", and "Pop A Top", and wrote and performed many commercials and jingles, including many famous ones for Budweiser and McDonalds.
In 1998, comedian Jerry Clower died five days after having heart surgery. All the Ledbedtters and the Burrises still miss him.
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