Country Music History – January 1
JANUARY 1
1931: Piano player Bobbie Nelson was born in Abbott, TX. The older sister of Willie Nelson, she became a member of his band,... 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 31
DECEMBER 31
1893: Bass player Pat Brady was born in Toledo, OH. In 1937, he replaced Roy Rogers as a member of the western harmony... Read More.
Country Music History – December 27
DECEMBER 27
1931: Winfield Scott Moore III was born in Gadsden, TN. Known as Scotty Moore, he played guitar for Elvis Presley, playing on such... Read More.
Country Music History – December 29
DECEMBER 29
1922: Rose Lee Maphis was born in Hagerstown, MD. Following her 1952 marriage to Joe Maphis, she worked as half of a husband-and-wife... Read More.
Country Music History – December 30
DECEMBER 30
1927: Bob Ferguson was born in Willow Springs, MO. He produced Connie Smith, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius, and... Read More.
Country Music History – December 28
DECEMBER 28
1915: Roebuck "Pops" Staples was born in Winona, MS, eventually forming The Staple Singers with his son and three daughters. The soul group's... Read More.
Country Music History – December 26
DECEMBER 26
1911: Dobro player Beecher Kirby was born in Sevier County, TN. Under the name Bashful Brother Oswald, he became a key member of... Read More.
Country Music History – December 24
DECEMBER 24
1920: Songwriter Dave Bartholomew was born in Edgard, LA. A frequent collaborator of Fats Domino, he had several songs become country hits: Hank... Read More.
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 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.
