Country Music History – January 25
JANUARY 25
1924: Steel guitar player Wesley "Speedy" West was born in Springfield, MO. He worked with Spade Cooley and Hank Penny, recorded a series... 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 – January 24
JANUARY 24
1936: Doug Kershaw was born in Tiel Ridge, LA. An influential Cajun singer and fiddler, he hit country's Top 10 with brother Rusty... Read More.
Country Music History – January 23
JANUARY 23
1940: Johnny Russell was born in Roundaway, MS. A 1985 addition to the Grand Ole Opry, he scored a hit with 1973's "Rednecks,... Read More.
Country Music History – January 22
JANUARY 22
1935: Sam Cooke was born in Clarksdale, MS. A highly regarded R&B vocalist, Cooke had two songs covered in the country charts: "Bring... Read More.
Country Music History – January 21
JANUARY 21
1919: Bass player and guitarist Louis Innis was born in Seymour, IN. After a stint in Red Foley's band, he worked on recordings... Read More.
Country Music History – January 20
JANUARY 20
1889: Huddie Ledbetter is born near Mooringsport, LA. Under the name Lead Belly, he became a major blues figure. He also saw his... Read More.
Country Music History – January 15
JANUARY 15
1925: Record producer and entrepreneur Ralph Peer coins the phrase "hillbilly music" to describe southern folk.1949: Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant is... Read More.
Country Music History – January 14
JANUARY 14
1919: Actor/songwriter Joe Seneca was born in Cleveland, OH. Cast in such films as "Kramer Vs. Kramer" and "Silverado," he writes the pop... Read More.
Country Music History – January 13
JANUARY 13
1927: Guitarist Bernice Hilburn was born in Black Rock, AR. She and husband Doyle Turner played in Hank Williams' band for nearly two... Read More.
Country Music History – January 12
JANUARY 12
1905: Maurice "Tex" Ritter was born near Murvaul, TX. A successful silver-screen cowboy, he built a music career on top of his acting,... Read More.
Country Music History – January 11
JANUARY 11
1911: Tommy Duncan was born in Hillsboro, TX. As a vocalist for Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys from 1935-1947, he sang on... Read More.
Country Music History – January 10
JANUARY 10
1948: Loretta Webb married Oliver "Mooney" Lynn in Butcher Holler, KY, officially becoming Loretta Lynn. He gave her her first guitar, became her... Read More.
