Country Music History – April 6
1883: Vernon Dalhart is born in Jefferson, Texas. After working in a variety of styles, his 1924 recording of "The Wreck Of The Old... Read More.
Author: Jennifer Hayes
Country Music History – April 5
1931: Songwriter/producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement is born in Whitehaven, Tennessee. He writes hits for Bobby Bare and Jim Reeves; produces hits by Charley Pride,... Read More.
Country Music History – April 4
1919: Songwriter Cy Coben was born in Jersey City, NJ. He racked up more than a dozen country hits when his songs were recorded... Read More.
Country Music History – April 3
1942: Billy Joe Royal was born in Valdosta, GA. Best known for his pop hits "Down In The Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park," he... Read More.
Country Music History – April 2
1938: Warner Mack was born in Nashville, TN. A regular on "The Louisiana Hayride" and "The Ozark Jubilee," he nabbed more than 10 Top... Read More.
Country Music History – April 1
1921: Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was born in Clinton, SC. His 1948 single "Guitar Boogie" was one of three singles that lands in country... Read More.
Country Music History – March 31
MARCH 31
1922: Fiddler Howdy Forrester was born in Vernon, TN. He joined Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys for two years in the 1940s and... Read More.
Country Music History – March 30
MARCH 30
1917: Record executive Randy Wood is born in Morrison, Tennessee. He founds Dot Records, which plays a key role in the careers of... Read More.
Country Music History – March 29
MARCH 29
1909: Moon Mullican is born in Corrigan, Texas. Nicknamed the King of the Hillbilly Piano Players, he runs a string of seven Top... Read More.
Country Music History – March 28
MARCH 28
1936: Gospel giant Bill Gaither was born in Alexandria, IN. He wrote "He Touched Me," recorded by Elvis Presley, whose version ranks among... Read More.
Country Music History – March 27
MARCH 27
1929: Steel guitarist and background singer Don Warden was born in Mount Grove, MO. He appeared on a string of Porter Wagoner hits,... Read More.
Country Music History – March 26
MARCH 26
1928: Steel guitarist Bud Isaacs was born in Bedford, IN. His performance on Webb Pierce's "Slowly" established the steel as a significant country... Read More.
