July 21
Jul 21, 1895
Actor Ken Maynard is born in Vevay, Indiana. Appearing in nearly 90 pictures, he becomes the first of America's singing cowboys, blazing... Read More.
Country Music Calendar
Learn how this date in history has impacted some of your favorite artists. Throughout the Morning show, Jen & Cody will walk you through birthdays, famous recordings, lawsuits, album releases, arrests, weddings, and more!
July 20
Jul 20, 1918
Songwriter Cindy Walker is born in Mart, Texas. She lands a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame by writing such... Read More.
July 19
Jul 19, 1937
George Hamilton IV is born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Added to the Grand Ole Opry in 1961, he gains a massive #1... Read More.
July 18
Jul 18, 1939
Dion DiMucci is born in The Bronx, New York. Two of his 1960s pop successes become country hits for other artists: "Ruby... Read More.
July 17
Jul 17, 1918
Red Sovine is born in Charleston, West Virginia. A Grand Ole Opry member beginning in 1954, he specializes in recitations, hitting paydirt... Read More.
July 16
Jul 14, 1912
Singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie is born in Okemah, Oklahoma. Best known for writing "This Land Is Your Land," he influences the use of... Read More.
July 15
Jul 15, 1913
Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas is born in Blue Creek, Ohio. Dubbed the Waltz King of the Grand Ole Opry, he fashions such hits... Read More.
July 14
Jul 16, 1953
Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith is born in Seguin, Texas. Primarily a folk artist, she writes the Kathy Mattea country hit "Love At The... Read More.
July 13
Jul 13, 1942
Roger McGuinn is born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joins ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The... Read More.
July 12
Jul 12, 1942
Singer/songwriter Steve Young is born in Newnan, Georgia. He lands songs with Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and The Eagles, who score... Read More.
July 11
Jul 11, 1930
Jimmie Rodgers records "Blue Yodel No. 8 (Muleskinner Blues)" and "The Mystery Of Number Five" at the Victor Studios in Los Angeles
Jul... Read More.
July 10
Jul 10, 1929
Colleen Carroll is born. She signs in the 1950s with Capitol Records, the same label that ultimately launches the career of her... Read More.
