Country Music History – April 30
APRIL 30
1925: Johnny Horton was born in Los Angeles. Married to Hank Williams' widow, Billie Jean Jones, he found a niche in the late-1950s... 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 29
APRIL 29
1925: Trumpet player Danny Davis was born in Dorchester, MS. His band, The Nashville Brass, blended country music with swing, winning a Grammy... Read More.
Country Music History – April 28
APRIL 28
1928: Victor released The Carter Family's debut single, "Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow."
1937: Bill Walker was born in Sydney, Australia. He became... Read More.
Country Music History – April 27
APRIL 27
1904: Syd Nathan was born in Cincinnati. He founded King Records, which netted country hits with Moon Mullican, The Delmore Brothers and Hawkshaw... Read More.
Country Music History – April 26
APRIL 26
1927: Songwriter Cecil Null was born in War, WV. He wrote The Davis Sisters' 1953 hit "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know."
1938:... Read More.
Country Music History – April 25
APRIL 25
1874: Guglielmo Marconi was born in Bologna, Italy. At age 22, he received a patent for the radio, a medium honored by such... Read More.
Country Music History – April 24
APRIL 24
1937: Bass player Dick Kniss was born in Portland, OR. He became a member of John Denver's band, appearing on such hits as... Read More.
Country Music History – April 23
APRIL 23
1936: Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, TX. A 1987 addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he reached the country... Read More.
Country Music History – April 22
APRIL 22
1935: Songwriter Jack Nance was born in Newport, AR. He co-wrote Conway Twitty's breakthrough 1958 pop hit "It's Only Make Believe."
1935: Drummer W.S.... Read More.
Country Music History – April 21
APRIL 21
1907: Banjo player Wade Mainer was born in Buncombe County, NC. He performed in his brother J.E. Mainer's band, The Mountaineers, eventually forming... Read More.
Country Music History – April 20
APRIL 20
1922: Frank "Hylo" Brown was born in River, KY. The bluegrass singer, noted for his wide vocal range, signed with Capitol Records in... Read More.
Country Music History – April 19
APRIL 19
1941: Songwriter Bobby Russell was born in Nashville. His hits include Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey," Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" and Reba McEntire's "The... Read More.
