Country Music History – October 25
OCTOBER 25
1912: Sarah Colley was born in Centerville, TN. Performing as Minnie Pearl, she spent 50 years on the Grand Ole Opry and became... 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 – October 24
OCTOBER 24
1930: J.P. Richardson--a.k.a. "The Big Bopper"--was born in Sabine Pass, TX. Known for his pop hit "Chantilly Lace," he wrote Hank Snow's "Beggar... Read More.
Country Music History – October 23
OCTOBER 23
1951: David Wills was born in Pulaski, TN. He recorded two Charlie Rich-produced hits in the '70s and wrote George Strait's "If You're... Read More.
Country Music History – October 22
OCTOBER 22
1914: Songwriter Sylvia Dee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She penned a handful of 1960s country hits, including Willie Nelson's "Bring Me... Read More.
Country Music History – October 21
OCTOBER 21
1915: Record producer Owen Bradley WAs born in Westmoreland, Tn. He established the first recording studio on what became Music Row, heads Decca,... Read More.
Country Music History – October 20
OCTOBER 20
1908: Stuart Hamblen is born in Kellyville, Tx. Recording country and gospel songs, he became a pioneering western singer on Los Angeles radio.... Read More.
Country Music History – October 19
OCTOBER 19
1945: Jeannie C. Riley was born in Anson, TX. She recorded "Harper Valley P.T.A." as a secretary in 1968 and was immediately launched... Read More.
Country Music History – October 18
OCTOBER 18
1926: Chuck Berry was born in San Jose. A seminal rock & roll guitarist, he sees many of his songs remade as country... Read More.
Country Music History – October 17
OCTOBER 17
1919: The Radio Corporation of America is formed. RCA became one of the most-storied labels in country's history, representing such acts as Elvis... Read More.
Country Music History – October 16
OCTOBER 16
1918: Dale "Stoney" Cooper was born in Harman, WV. Along with wife Wilma Cooper, he was part of a successful marital team that... Read More.
Country Music History – October 15
OCTOBER 15
1917: Entertainment executive Alan Livingston was born in McDonald, PA. He ran Capitol Records in the 1960s, when the label included The Beatles,... Read More.
Country Music History – October 14
OCTOBER 14
1926: Bill Justis was born in Birmingham, AL. Best known for his 1957 instrumental hit "Raunchy," he arranged Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" and... Read More.
