Country Music History – April 8
APRIL 8
1923: Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk was born in WV. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he... 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 – April 7
APRIL 7
1932: Cal Smith is born in Gans, OK. He played rhythm guitar and opened for Ernest Tubb for six years, then developed his... Read More.
Country Music History – April 6
APRIL 6
1883: Vernon Dalhart is born in Jefferson, Texas. After working in a variety of styles, his 1924 recording of "The Wreck Of The... Read More.
Country Music History – April 5
APRIL 5
1931: Songwriter/producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement is born in Whitehaven, Tennessee. He writes hits for Bobby Bare and Jim Reeves; produces hits by Charley... Read More.
Country Music History – April 4
APRIL 4
1919: Songwriter Cy Coben was born in Jersey City, NJ. He racked up more than a dozen country hits when his songs were... Read More.
Country Music History – April 3
APRIL 3
1942: Billy Joe Royal was born in Valdosta, GA. Best known for his pop hits "Down In The Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park,"... Read More.
Country Music History – April 2
APRIL 2
1938: Warner Mack was born in Nashville, TN. A regular on "The Louisiana Hayride" and "The Ozark Jubilee," he nabbed more than 10... Read More.
Country Music History – April 1
APRIL 1
1921: Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was born in Clinton, SC. His 1948 single "Guitar Boogie" was one of three singles that lands in... Read More.
Country Music History – March 31
MARCH 31
1922: Fiddler Howdy Forrester was born in Vernon, TN. He joined Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys for two years in the 1940s and... Read More.
Country Music History – March 30
MARCH 30
1917: Record executive Randy Wood is born in Morrison, Tennessee. He founds Dot Records, which plays a key role in the careers of... Read More.
Country Music History – March 29
MARCH 29
1909: Moon Mullican is born in Corrigan, Texas. Nicknamed the King of the Hillbilly Piano Players, he runs a string of seven Top... Read More.
Country Music History – March 28
MARCH 28
1936: Gospel giant Bill Gaither was born in Alexandria, IN. He wrote "He Touched Me," recorded by Elvis Presley, whose version ranks among... Read More.
