Country Music History – September 14
SEPTEMBER 14
1814: Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after seeing the British military attack Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD.
1946: Hank Williams auditioned for... 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 – September 13
SEPTEMBER 13
1911: Bill Monroe was born in Rosine, KY. Recognized as the Father of Bluegrass, he joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1939 and... Read More.
Country Music History – September 12
SEPTEMBER 12
1927: Helen Carter was born in Maces Spring, VA. The daughter of The Carter Family's Maybelle Carter, she began performing with the group... Read More.
Country Music History – September 11
SEPTEMBER 11
1899: Jimmie Davis WAs born in Beech Springs, La. The two-time governor of the Bayou State is best known for writing "You Are... Read More.
Country Music History – September 10
SEPTEMBER 10
1794: Marie Laveau was born in New Orleans. Associated closely with voodoo, her name became the title of a country hit by Bobby... Read More.
Country Music History – September 9
SEPTEMBER 9
1894: C.F. Martin III was born. He led Martin Guitars from 1945 until his death in 1986.
1947: Freddy Weller was born in Atlanta,... Read More.
Country Music History – September 8
SEPTEMBER 8
1897: Jimmie Rodgers was born in Meridian, MS. Hailed as the Singing Brakeman, he emerged as the father of country music, best known... Read More.
Country Music History – September 7
SEPTEMBER 7
1926: Songwriter Aaron Schroeder was born in Brooklyn, NY. He penned Elvis Presley's "Good Luck Charm" and "It's Now Or Never," Webb Pierce's... Read More.
Country Music History – September 6
SEPTEMBER 6
1911: Zeke Clements was born on a farm near Warrior, AL. A Grand Ole Opry member who wrote Red Foley's "Smoke On The... Read More.
Country Music History – September 5
SEPTEMBER 5
1923: Songwriter Chuck Seals was born in AR. A cousin of Dan Seals, he co-wrote the Ray Price hit "Crazy Arms."
1947: Songwriter/producer Louis... Read More.
Country Music History – September 4
SEPTEMBER 4
1920: Steel guitarist Shot Jackson was born in Wilmington, NC. He worked with acts like Roy Acuff, Melba Montgomery and Kitty Wells, for... Read More.
Country Music History – September 3
SEPTEMBER 3
1918: Harmonica player Jimmie Riddle was born in Dyersburg, TN. He joined Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys in September 1943, remaining with the... Read More.
