June 12
Jun 12, 1927
Songwriter Penny Jay is born. She authors Carl & Pearl Butler's biggest hit, "Don't Let Me Cross Over"
Jun 12, 1928
Emmett Miller records... Read More.
Country Music Calendar
Learn how this date in history has impacted some of your favorite artists. Throughout the Morning show, Jen & Cody will walk you through birthdays, famous recordings, lawsuits, album releases, arrests, weddings, and more!
June 11
Jun 11, 1932
One-hit wonder Lonnie Irving is born in Stoneville, North Carolina. The one hit: the 1960 release "Pinball Machine"
Jun 11, 1941
Songwriter Wayne Kemp... Read More.
June 10
Jun 10, 1952
Thom Schuyler is born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He writes Kenny Rogers' "Love Will Turn You Around," Lacy J. Dalton's "16th Avenue" and... Read More.
June 9
Jun 9, 1935
Guitarist Jimmy "Spider" Wilson is born in Nashville. He becomes a member of Little Jimmy Dickens' band and plays on Skeeter Davis'... Read More.
June 8
Jun 8, 1936
The Carter Family conducts its first Decca recording session in New York City. The date's material includes a song destined to become... Read More.
June 7
Jun 7, 1934
Wynn Stewart is born in Morrisville, Missouri. A West Coast singer who helps define the Bakersfield Sound, he writes Merle Haggard's "Sing... Read More.
June 6
Jun 6, 1939
Gary "U.S." Bonds is born in Jacksonville, Florida. The rock singer earns five hits in the 1960s, and another with 1982's "This... Read More.
June 5
Jun 5, 1895
Actor William Boyd is born in Hendrysburg, Ohio. He's known for his recurring role as western hero Hopalong Cassidy, referenced in Roy... Read More.
June 4
Jun 4, 1929
All-night disc jockey Bill Mack, of Dallas' WBAP, is born in Shamrock, Texas. He writes George Strait's "Drinking Champagne" and LeAnn Rimes'... Read More.
June 3
Jun 3, 1913
Curley Williams is born near Cairo, Georgia. A member of the Grand Ole Opry in the mid-1940s, he writes the Hank Williams... Read More.
June 2
Jun 2, 1896
Guglielmo Marconi receives a U.S. patent for his invention, the radio
Jun 2, 1927
Carl Butler is born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Added to the... Read More.
June 1
Jun 1, 1796 – Tennessee Becomes a State
Jun 1, 1915
Johnny Bond is born in Enville, Oklahoma. A singer, songwriter and actor, he provides an... Read More.
