Country Music History – June 27
JUNE 27
1924: Lloyd George--alias Ken Martin--was born in Haleyville, AL. A sideman for Eddy Arnold, he's the first to play "Lonzo" in the Grand... 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 – June 26
JUNE 26
1909: Colonel Tom Parker was born in Breda, Holland, his real name: Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk. He managed Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow and,... Read More.
Country Music History – June 25
JUNE 25
1952: Don Gibson signed with Columbia Records, his third label. He held three recording sessions for the company over the next two years.
1954:... Read More.
Country Music History – June 24
JUNE 24
1919: Songwriter Johnny Hathcock was born in Texas. He wrote Jim Reeves' "Welcome To My World" and Hank Thompson's "Wake Up, Irene."
1923: Soprano... Read More.
Country Music History – June 23
JUNE 23
1929: June Carter was born in Maces Spring, VA, to Ezra and Mother Maybelle Carter, of The Carter Family. June co-wrote Johnny Cash's... Read More.
Country Music History – June 22
JUNE 22
1897: The balcony is completed at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, future home of the Grand Ole Opry. The extra level of seats was installed... Read More.
Country Music History – June 21
June 21
1948: Leon Everette was born in Aiken, SC. He put together 10 hit records from 1980-1984, including "Hurricane," "Midnight Rodeo," "If I Keep... Read More.
Country Music History – June 20
JUNE 20
1907: Jimmy Driftwood was born, with the given name James Morris, near Mountain View, AR. Briefly a member of the Grand Ole Opry,... Read More.
Country Music History – June 19
JUNE 19
1914: Lester Flatt was born in Duncan's Chapel, TN. Along with partner Earl Scruggs, he rose out of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys... Read More.
Country Music History – June 18
JUNE 18
1915: A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Clinch Mountain, VA. The union of two of the three performers who will comprise The Carter... Read More.
Country Music History – June 17
JUNE 17
1910: Red Foley was born in Blue Lick, KY. Following his sentimental hit about his dog, "Old Shep," he became a major figure... Read More.
Country Music History – June 16
JUNE 16
1939: Billy "Crash" Craddock was born in Greensboro, NC. Employing a sound and style influenced by Elvis Presley and rockabilly, he became a... Read More.
