Country Music History – October 17
OCTOBER 17
1919: The Radio Corporation of America is formed. RCA became one of the most-storied labels in country's history, representing such acts as Elvis... 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 – October 16
OCTOBER 16
1918: Dale "Stoney" Cooper was born in Harman, WV. Along with wife Wilma Cooper, he was part of a successful marital team that... Read More.
Country Music History – October 15
OCTOBER 15
1917: Entertainment executive Alan Livingston was born in McDonald, PA. He ran Capitol Records in the 1960s, when the label included The Beatles,... Read More.
Country Music History – October 14
OCTOBER 14
1926: Bill Justis was born in Birmingham, AL. Best known for his 1957 instrumental hit "Raunchy," he arranged Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" and... Read More.
Country Music History – October 13
OCTOBER 13
1941: Pop singer/songwriter Paul Simon was born in Newark, NJ. Known as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel, his "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was... Read More.
Country Music History – October 12
OCTOBER 12
1935: Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave, was born in Miami. Known for such hits as "Soul Man" and "Hold On! I'm A... Read More.
Country Music History – October 11
OCTOBER 11
1925: Jimmy Murphy was born in Republic, AL. His 1950s recording of "Electricity" is considered one of country's 500 greatest singles in the... Read More.
Country Music History – October 10
OCTOBER 10
1936: Hank Snow held his first recording session, upstairs in a vacant church in Montreal. The two songs he recorded that day, "Prisoned... Read More.
Country Music History – October 9
OCTOBER 9
1937: The "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" debuted on Cincinnati radio station WLW. It remained a staple of midwest radio for the next 20... Read More.
Country Music History – October 8
OCTOBER 8
1932: Steel player Pete Drake was born in Augusta, GA. He worked with the likes of Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and... Read More.
Country Music History – October 7
OCTOBER 7
1870: Uncle Dave Macon was born in Smart Station, Tennessee. The singer, comedian and banjo player became an early star in country music... Read More.
Country Music History – October 6
OCTOBER 6
1942: Leonard Slye legally adopted the name by which he became a star: Roy Rogers.
1966: Tim Rushlow was born in Arlington, TX. He... Read More.
