Country Music History – April 18
APRIL 18
1930: Songwriter Don Hecht is born. He wrote the Patsy Cline hit "Walkin' After Midnight."
1939: Gene Autry recorded "Back In The Saddle Again"... 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 17
APRIL 17
1948: Rich-R-Tone Records released The Stanley Brothers' "Little Maggie."
1960: A car taking Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent to the London Airport crashed, killing... Read More.
Country Music History – April 16
APRIL 16
1929: R&B singer Roy Hamilton was born in Leesburg, GA. He earned a 1955 pop hit with "Unchained Melody," later a country success... Read More.
Country Music History – April 15
APRIL 15
1933: Roy Clark was born in Meherrin, VA. The co-host of "Hee Haw," his vocal and instrumental skills brought him hits from 1963-1976,... Read More.
Country Music History – April 14
APRIL 14
1931: African-American blues guitarist Arnold Shultz died from a heart disorder in Morgantown, KY. He was a musical mentor to a teen-aged Bill... Read More.
Country Music History – April 13
APRIL 13
1946: R&B/gospel singer Al Green is born in Forrest City, Arkansas. He earns a nomination from the Country Music Association in 1994 when... Read More.
Country Music History – April 12
APRIL 12
1925: Ned Miller was born in Raines, UT. He gained one of the biggest hits of 1963, "From A Jack To A King,"... Read More.
Country Music History – April 11
APRIL 11
1913: Mildred Goad was born in Mount Carmel, IL. Using the stage name Millie Good, she joined her sister, Dollie, to form the... Read More.
Country Music History – April 10
APRIL 10
1898: Fiddlin' Arthur Smith was born in Bold Springs, TN. He performed on the Grand Ole Opry from 1929-1938, helping popularize the long-bow... Read More.
Country Music History – April 9
APRIL 9
1932: Carl Perkins is born in Tiptonville, TN. He became a rockabilly pioneer through his single "Blue Suede Shoes." He also wrote Johnny... Read More.
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 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.
