Country Music History – March 15
MARCH 15
1927: Carl Smith is born in Maynardville, Tennessee. He piles up more than 30 hits during the 1950s, including "Loose Talk," "Hey Joe!"... 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 – March 14
MARCH 14
1903: Cynthia May Carver was born in Lamb, KY. Using the stage name Cousin Emmy, she became one of country's first successful female... Read More.
Country Music History – March 13
MARCH 13
1930: Singer/songwriter Liz Anderson was born in Roseau, MN. The mother of Lynn Anderson, she wrote two of Merle Haggard's first hits: "(My... Read More.
Country Music History – March 12
MARCH 12
1939: Lew DeWitt was born in Roanoke, VA. A founding member of The Statler Brothers, he wrote "Flowers On The Wall" and sang... Read More.
Country Music History – March 11
MARCH 11
1845: Fiddler Henry Gilliland was born in Jasper County, MO. He joined Eck Robertson for the first country recording session in 1922.
1903: Bandleader... Read More.
Country Music History – March 10
MARCH 10
1920: Kenneth "Jethro" Burns was born in Conasauga, TN. His comedic duo Homer & Jethro joined the Country Music Hall of Fame after... Read More.
Country Music History – March 9
MARCH 9
1919: Guitarist Cleo Davis is born. He's the first musician Bill Monroe hires, in August 1938, when he assembles his Blue Grass Boys
1925:... Read More.
Country Music History – March 8
MARCH 8
1946: Singer and bass player Randy Meisner is born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. As a member of The Eagles, he plays on their lone... Read More.
Country Music History – March 7
MARCH 7
1944: Singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt was born in Fort Worth, TX. A vivid songwriter and wild personality, he authored a pair of 1980s... Read More.
Country Music History – March 6
MARCH 6
1905: Bob Wills was born in Kosse, TX. He became a leading figure in western swing, launching such material as "Stay A Little... Read More.
Country Music History – March 5
MARCH 5
1925: Guitarist Jimmy Bryant was born in Pavo, GA. Based in Los Angeles, he played on numerous sessions and teams with Speedy West... Read More.
Country Music History – March 4
MARCH 4
1932: Betty Jack Davis was born in Corbin, KY. Along with Skeeter Davis, to whom she is not related, she formed The Davis... Read More.
