Country Music History – December 25
DECEMBER 25
1904: Riverboat captain Thomas Ryman, who funded construction of the Union Tabernacle, died in Nashville. After his passing, the building was renamed the... 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 – December 22
DECEMBER 22
1921: Hawkshaw Hawkins was born in Huntington, WV. He scored a handful of hits from 1949-1963, including "Slow Poke," "Soldier's Joy" and "Lonesome... Read More.
Country Music History – December 21
DECEMBER 21
1925: Floyd Taylor "Lightnin'" Chance was born in Como, MS. He played bass on such classics as Faron Young's "Hello Walls," The Everly... Read More.
Country Music History – December 20
DECEMBER 20
1929: Songwriter Charlie Williams was born in TX. He wrote Bobby Bare's hit "500 Miles Away From Home" and eventually ran Willie Nelson's... Read More.
Country Music History – December 19
DECEMBER 19
1908: The Grand Ole Opry's Bill Carlisle was born in Wakefield, KY. Along with brother Cliff, he formed The Carlisles, and their mix... Read More.
Country Music History – December 18
DECEMBER 18
1943: Guitarist Keith Richards was born in Dartford, England. With The Rolling Stones, he performed on their 1964 single "It's All Over Now,"... Read More.
Country Music History – December 17
DECEMBER 17
1910: Spade Cooley was born in Grand, OK. A fiddler and bandleader, he brought the phrase "western swing" into widespread use, building such... Read More.
Country Music History – December 16
DECEMBER 16
1937: Jim Glaser was born in Spalding, NE. As a member of Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, he backed Marty Robbins on "El... Read More.
Country Music History – December 15
DECEMBER 15
1891: A.P. Carter was born in Maces Spring, VA. Along with his wife, Sara, and her cousin, Maybelle, The Carter Family became a... Read More.
Country Music History – December 14
DECEMBER 14
1899: DeFord Bailey was born in Smith County, TN. The first African-American to play the Grand Ole Opry, the harmonica player was a... Read More.
Country Music History – December 13
DECEMBER 13
1901: Pioneering record producer Eli Oberstein was born in New York City. He worked with The Delmore Brothers, The Blue Sky Boys, Ernest... Read More.
Country Music History – December 12
DECEMBER 12
1915: Frank Sinatra was born in Hoboken, NJ. One of the best-loved vocalists of the 20th century, his 1940s hits "September Song" and... Read More.
