Country Music History – November 21
NOVEMBER 21
1923: Hal Smith was born in Fairview, AL. A fiddler for Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb and others, he married singer Velma Williams, of... 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 – November 20
NOVEMBER 20
1887: Eck Robertson was born in Delaney, AR. In 1922, the fiddler joined his friend Henry Gilliland to record 12 sides in New... Read More.
Country Music History – November 19
NOVEMBER 19
1924: Gospel singer J.D. Sumner was born in Lakeland, FL. He founded The Stamps Quartet, a gospel group that eventually backed Elvis Presley,... Read More.
Country Music History – November 18
NOVEMBER 18
1909: Songwriter Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah, GA. In addition to writing such classics as "Moon River" and "Jeepers Creepers," he co-founded... Read More.
Country Music History – November 17
NOVEMBER 17
1937: Guitarist Gerry McGee was born in Eunice, LA. Following a stint with the '60s instrumental group The Ventures, he appears as a... Read More.
Country Music History – November 16
NOVEMBER 16
1873: W.C. Handy was born in Florence, AL. Recognized as the Father of the Blues, he's referenced in the 2003 Lonestar hit "Walking... Read More.
Country Music History – November 15
NOVEMBER 15
1929: William Fries was born in Audobon, IA. Under the name C.W. McCall, he gained a million-selling novelty hit in 1975 with "Convoy,"... Read More.
Country Music History – November 14
NOVEMBER 14
1951: Marty Robbins had his first recording session for Columbia Records at Hollywood's Radio Recorders. He recorded his debut single, "Love Me Or... Read More.
Country Music History – November 13
NOVEMBER 13
1947: J.C. Crowley was born in Houston, TX. A member of the pop group Player, best known for its 1977 hit "Baby Come... Read More.
Country Music History – November 12
NOVEMBER 12
1936: Songwriter Mort Shuman was born in New York City. He wrote several Elvis Presley hits, Dwight Yoakam's "Little Sister" and "Save The... Read More.
Country Music History – November 11
NOVEMBER 11
1929: The Municipal Auditorium was dedicated in Shreveport, LA. The building became the home of "The Louisiana Hayride," a radio show that provided... Read More.
Country Music History – November 10
NOVEMBER 10
1908: Record producer Paul Cohen was born in Chicago. In 1934, he joined Decca Records, where the label signed such acts as Ernest... Read More.
