Country Music History – August 26
AUGUST 26
1937: Don Bowman was born in Lubbock, TX. The singer and comedian began a recording career in the 1960s, though he's best remembered... 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 – August 25
AUGUST 25
1928: Fiddler Jerry Rivers was born in Nashville. He joined Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys from 1949-1951, playing on such classics as "I'm So... Read More.
Country Music History – August 24
AUGUST 24
1897: Songwriter, producer and publisher Fred Rose was born in Evansville, IN. Along with Roy Acuff, Rose formed Acuff-Rose Publishing. He also wrote... Read More.
Country Music History – August 23
AUGUST 23
1938: Pop songwriter Roger Greenaway was born in Fishponds, England. In addition to his pop singles, he gained country success with Crystal Gayle's... Read More.
Country Music History – August 22
AUGUST 22
1906: Victrola patented the phonograph. The hand-carved machine originally retailed for $200
1910: Rod Brasfield was born in Smithville, MS. He worked as a... Read More.
Country Music History – August 21
AUGUST 21
1925: Songwriter/producer Ed Penney WAs born in Cambridge, MA. He wrote and produced Terri Gibbs' crossover hit "Somebody's Knockin'" and authors Moe Bandy's... Read More.
Country Music History – August 20
AUGUST 20
1923: Jim Reeves WAs born in Panola County, TX. Combining a warm tone with perfectionist phrasing, he became one of country music's strongest... Read More.
Country Music History – August 19
AUGUST 19
1932: Grover "Shorty" Lavender was born in Old Fort, NC. After playing fiddle on hits by Marty Robbins and Ray Price, he became... Read More.
Country Music History – August 18
AUGUST 18
1938: Record producer Allen Reynolds was born in North Little Rock, AR. He produced Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,"... Read More.
Country Music History – August 17
AUGUST 17
1896: Gold was discovered in Alaska, setting off the Klondike gold rush. It provides a backdrop for Lefty Frizzell's deceitful 1964 hit "Saginaw,... Read More.
Country Music History – August 16
August 16
1935: Patsy Montana recorded "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" in New York
1939: Singer/songwriter Billy Joe Shaver was born in Corsicana, TX. His... Read More.
Country Music History – August 15
AUGUST 15
1909: Songwriter Johnny Lange was born in Philadelphia, PA. He created numerous western songs, landing cuts with Tex Ritter, Roy Rogers and Tennessee... Read More.
