Country Music History – September 11
SEPTEMBER 11
1899: Jimmie Davis WAs born in Beech Springs, La. The two-time governor of the Bayou State is best known for writing... Read More.
Country Music Calendar
Learn how this date in history has impacted some of your favorite artists. We'll walk you through birthdays, famous recordings, lawsuits, album releases, arrests, weddings, and more!
Country Music History – September 10
SEPTEMBER 101794: Marie Laveau was born in New Orleans. Associated closely with voodoo, her name became the title of a country hit... Read More.
Country Music History – September 9
SEPTEMBER 9
1894: C.F. Martin III was born. He led Martin Guitars from 1945 until his death in 1986.1947: Freddy Weller... Read More.
Country Music History – September 8
SEPTEMBER 8
1897: Jimmie Rodgers was born in Meridian, MS. Hailed as the Singing Brakeman, he emerged as the father of country music,... Read More.
Country Music History – September 7
SEPTEMBER 7
1926: Songwriter Aaron Schroeder was born in Brooklyn, NY. He penned Elvis Presley's "Good Luck Charm" and "It's Now... Read More.
Country Music History – September 6
SEPTEMBER 6
1911: Zeke Clements was born on a farm near Warrior, AL. A Grand Ole Opry member who wrote Red Foley's "Smoke... Read More.
Country Music History – September 5
SEPTEMBER 5
1923: Songwriter Chuck Seals was born in AR. A cousin of Dan Seals, he co-wrote the Ray Price hit "Crazy Arms
Country Music History – September 4
SEPTEMBER 4
1920: Steel guitarist Shot Jackson was born in Wilmington, NC. He worked with acts like Roy Acuff, Melba Montgomery and Kitty... Read More.
Country Music History – September 3
SEPTEMBER 3
1918: Harmonica player Jimmie Riddle was born in Dyersburg, TN. He joined Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys in September 1943, remaining... Read More.
Country Music History – September 2
SEPTEMBER 2
1945: The Japanese surrendered World War II on the U.S.S. Missouri. Watching nearby from the deck of the U.S.S. Bennington was... Read More.
Country Music History – September 1
SEPTEMBER 1
1924: Ernest Stoneman passed an audition with Columbia Records in New York. He declined an offer to record for the label.... Read More.
Country Music History – August 31
AUGUST 31
1939: Jerry Allison was born in Hillsboro, Tx. In addition to playing drums on Buddy Holly hits as a member of... Read More.
