Country Music History – July 17
JULY 17
1918: Red Sovine was born in Charleston, WV. A Grand Ole Opry member beginning in 1954, he specialized in recitations, hitting paydirt with... 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 – July 16
JULY 16
1953: Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin, TX. Primarily a folk artist, she wrote the Kathy Mattea country hit "Love At The... Read More.
Country Music History – July 15
JULY 15
1913: Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas was born in Blue Creek, OH. Dubbed the Waltz King of the Grand Ole Opry, he fashioned such hits... Read More.
Country Music History – July 14
JULY 14
1912: Singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, OK. Best known for writing "This Land Is Your Land," he influenced the use of... Read More.
Country Music History – July 13
JULY 13
1942: Roger McGuinn was born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joined ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The... Read More.
Country Music History – July 12
JULY 12
1942: Singer/songwriter Steve Young was born in Newnan, GA. He landed songs with Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and The Eagles, who scored... Read More.
Country Music History – July 11
JULY 11
1930: Jimmie Rodgers recorded "Blue Yodel No. 8 (Muleskinner Blues)" and "The Mystery Of Number Five" at the Victor Studios in Los Angeles.
1937:... Read More.
Country Music History – July 10
JULY 10
1929: Colleen Carroll was born. She signs in the 1950s with Capitol Records, the same label that ultimately launched the career of her... Read More.
Country Music History – July 9
JULY 9
1890: Songwriter Hy Heath was born in Oakville, TN. His credits include Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Mule Train," Ray Price's "Run Boy," Louis Jordan's... Read More.
Country Music History – July 8
JULY 8
1957: Imperial released The Scholars' single "Beloved." The group includes 18-year-old singer Kenny Rogers.
1958: Drummer Fred Young was born in Glasgow, KY. He... Read More.
Country Music History – July 7
JULY 7
1927: Charlie Louvin, of The Louvin Brothers, was born in Section, AL. Along with brother Ira, they mixed gospel and country, landing on... Read More.
Country Music History – July 6
JULY 6
1940: Jeannie Seely was born in Titusville, PA. A year after moving to Nashville, she gained a Top 10 recording with "Don't Touch... Read More.
