Country Music History – February 7
FEBRUARY 7
1921: Wilma Lee Leary was born in Valley Head, WV. Along with husband Stoney Cooper, she became a Grand Ole Opry member, and... 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 – February 6
FEBRUARY 6
1888: Songwriter Haven Gillespie was born in Covington, KY. In addition to the holiday standard "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," he wrote... Read More.
Country Music History – February 5
FEBRUARY 5
1923: Claude King was born near Keithville, LA. He earned a half-dozen hits during the 1960s, with "Wolverton Mountain" emerging as his signature... Read More.
Country Music History – February 4
FEBRUARY 4
1931: Fiddler Clarence "Tater" Tate was born in Gate City, VA. He performed with Bill Monroe, Patty Loveless and Wilma Lee Cooper, among... Read More.
Country Music History – February 3
FEBRUARY 3
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 2
FEBRUARY 2
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 1
FEBRUARY 1
1937: Don Everly was born in Brownie, KY. With sibling Phil, The Everly Brothers netted such hits as "Wake Up Little Susie" and... Read More.
Country Music History – January 31
JANUARY 31
1796: Guitar maker C.F. Martin was born in Germany. His instrument found its way into the hands of such acts as Elvis Presley,... Read More.
Country Music History – January 30
JANUARY 30
1931: Comic and musician Harold Morrison was born in High Lonesome, MO. He opened many of Loretta Lynn's shows and played on her... Read More.
Country Music History – January 29
JANUARY 29
1953: Drummer Louie Perez was born in East Los Angeles. He joined Los Lobos and co-wrote "Will The Wolf Survive," a country hit... Read More.
Country Music History – January 28
JANUARY 28
1918: Lyricist Bob Hilliard was born in New York City. Known for the pop classic "Our Day Will Come," he also wrote Ronnie... Read More.
Country Music History – January 27
JANUARY 27
1935: Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies held their first recording session in a new deal with Decca Records in Chicago. In the... Read More.
