Country Music History – August 10
AUGUST 10
1909: Instrument innovator Leo Fender was born in Buena Park, CA. His brand of guitar and keyboard are played by numerous country artists,... 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 – August 9
AUGUST 9
1934: Singer/songwriter Merle Kilgore was born in Chickasha, OK. He achieved his biggest successes as the writer of Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire"... Read More.
Country Music History – August 8
AUGUST 8
1921: Webb Pierce is born in West Monroe, LA. He gained a reputation for a nasal twang and garish stage persona, but became... Read More.
Country Music History – August 7
AUGUST 7
1904: Record executive Dave Kapp was born in Chicago, IL. He worked with Decca in the country field and formed his own Kapp... Read More.
Country Music History – August 6
AUGUST 6
1922: Comedian Manuel "Old Joe" Clark was born. He spent 50 years with the "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" in Kentucky, and worked as... Read More.
Country Music History – August 5
AUGUST 5
1934: Vern Gosdin was born in Woodland, AL. Nicknamed "The Voice," his quivering, emotional delivery made him one of country's most respected traditional... Read More.
Country Music History – August 4
AUGUST 4
1927: Jimmie Rodgers records for the first time in Bristol, Tennessee, singing "Sleep, Baby, Sleep" and "The Soldier's Sweetheart" during an afternoon session... Read More.
Country Music History – August 3
AUGUST 3
1924: Gordon Stoker, of The Jordanaires, was born in Gleason, TN. The quartet sang back-up on singles by Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy... Read More.
Country Music History – August 2
AUGUST 2
1935: Songwriter Hank Cochran was born in Isola, MS. His credits include Vern Gosdin's "Set 'Em Up Joe," Patsy Cline's "I Fall To... Read More.
Country Music History – August 1
AUGUST 1
1931: Elliott Charles Adnopoz was born in Brooklyn, NY. Better known as Ramblin' Jack Elliott, he became an influential folk singer/songwriter and wrote... Read More.
Country Music History – July 31
JULY 31
1927: The Carter Family drove from Maces Spring, VA, to Bristol, TN, to audition for Victor producer Ralph Peer. The next day, the... Read More.
Country Music History – July 30
JULY 30
1952: Songwriter Dennis Morgan was born in Tracy, MN. Among his long line of hits: Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain," George Strait's "River... Read More.
