Country Music History – November 15
NOVEMBER 15
1929: William Fries was born in Audobon, IA. Under the name C.W. McCall, he gained a million-selling novelty hit in 1975 with "Convoy,"... 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 – November 14
NOVEMBER 14
1951: Marty Robbins had his first recording session for Columbia Records at Hollywood's Radio Recorders. He recorded his debut single, "Love Me Or... Read More.
Country Music History – November 13
NOVEMBER 13
1947: J.C. Crowley was born in Houston, TX. A member of the pop group Player, best known for its 1977 hit "Baby Come... Read More.
Country Music History – November 12
NOVEMBER 12
1936: Songwriter Mort Shuman was born in New York City. He wrote several Elvis Presley hits, Dwight Yoakam's "Little Sister" and "Save The... Read More.
Country Music History – November 11
NOVEMBER 11
1929: The Municipal Auditorium was dedicated in Shreveport, LA. The building became the home of "The Louisiana Hayride," a radio show that provided... Read More.
Country Music History – November 10
NOVEMBER 10
1908: Record producer Paul Cohen was born in Chicago. In 1934, he joined Decca Records, where the label signed such acts as Ernest... Read More.
Country Music History – November 9
NOVEMBER 9
1895: George D. Hay was born in Attica, IN. He founded and named the Grand Ole Opry.
1929: Jimmie Rodgers began production on a... Read More.
Country Music History – November 7
NOVEMBER 7
1949: Red Foley recorded "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" at the Castle Studio in the Tulane Hotel. The song is hailed as the first... Read More.
Country Music History – November 6
NOVEMBER 6
1925: Uncle Dave Macon, Sid Harkreader and Dr. Humphrey Bate performed at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in a benefit concert that airs on WSM... Read More.
Country Music History – November 5
NOVEMBER 5
1911: Leonard Slye was born in Cincinnati, OH. As Roy Rogers, he became a silver-screen cowboy, joining the Country Music Hall of Fame... Read More.
Country Music History – November 4
NOVEMBER 4
1940: Blues-rock singer Delbert McClinton was born in Lubbock, TX. McClinton teamed with Tanya Tucker on the 1993 duet "Tell Me About It"... Read More.
Country Music History – November 3
NOVEMBER 3
1926: Guitarist Ray Edenton was born in Mineral, VA. A member of Nashville's A-Team, his credits include George Jones' "The Grand Tour," Patsy... Read More.
