Friday, October 25, 2013

October 26 in Country Music History

In 1985, the Oak Ridge Boys were at Number One with "Touch A Hand, Make A Friend". 

In 1991, Travis Tritt began a two week run at the top of the charts with "Anymore". 

In 1999, singer, songwriter, and actor Hoyt Axton passed away.  Although he wasn't a regular on the charts, he did have a top ten with "Boney Fingers".  As a songwriter, he had many smash hits, including "Joy to the World", "Never Been To Spain", "The Pusher", and "Greenback Dollar".  He was the son of Mae Boren Axton who  was a songwriter of note, including a credit on "Heartbreak Hotel".