Country Music History – July 21
JULY 21
1895: Actor Ken Maynard was born in Vevay, IN. Appearing in nearly 90 pictures, he became the first of America's singing cowboys, blazing... 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 – July 20
JULY 20
1918: Songwriter Cindy Walker is born in Mart, TX. She landed a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame by writing such... Read More.
Country Music History – July 19
JULY 19
1937: George Hamilton IV was born in Winston-Salem, NC. Added to the Grand Ole Opry in 1961, he gained a massive #1 single... Read More.
Country Music History – July 18
JULY 18
1939: Dion DiMucci was born in The Bronx, NY. Two of his 1960s pop successes became country hits for other artists: "Ruby Baby,"... Read More.
Country Music History – July 17
JULY 17
1918: Red Sovine was born in Charleston, WV. A Grand Ole Opry member beginning in 1954, he specialized in recitations, hitting paydirt with... Read More.
Country Music History – July 16
JULY 16
1953: Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin, TX. Primarily a folk artist, she wrote the Kathy Mattea country hit "Love At The... Read More.
Country Music History – July 15
JULY 15
1913: Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas was born in Blue Creek, OH. Dubbed the Waltz King of the Grand Ole Opry, he fashioned such hits... Read More.
Country Music History – July 14
JULY 14
1912: Singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, OK. Best known for writing "This Land Is Your Land," he influenced the use of... Read More.
Country Music History – July 13
JULY 13
1942: Roger McGuinn was born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joined ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The... Read More.
Country Music History – July 12
JULY 12
1942: Singer/songwriter Steve Young was born in Newnan, GA. He landed songs with Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and The Eagles, who scored... Read More.
Country Music History – July 11
JULY 11
1930: Jimmie Rodgers recorded "Blue Yodel No. 8 (Muleskinner Blues)" and "The Mystery Of Number Five" at the Victor Studios in Los Angeles.
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Country Music History – July 10
JULY 10
1929: Colleen Carroll was born. She signs in the 1950s with Capitol Records, the same label that ultimately launched the career of her... Read More.
