Country Music History – April 3
APRIL 3
1942: Billy Joe Royal was born in Valdosta, GA. Best known for his pop hits "Down In The Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park,"... 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 2
APRIL 2
1938: Warner Mack was born in Nashville, TN. A regular on "The Louisiana Hayride" and "The Ozark Jubilee," he nabbed more than 10... Read More.
Country Music History – April 1
APRIL 1
1921: Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was born in Clinton, SC. His 1948 single "Guitar Boogie" was one of three singles that lands in... Read More.
Hall of Fame Veterans
Willie Nelson enrolled in the US Air Force after he left high school in 1950. He was medically discharged due to back problems after nine... Read More.
Country Music History – June 8
JUNE 8
1936: The Carter Family conducted its first Decca recording session in New York City. The date's material includes a song destined to become... Read More.
May 9
MAY 9
1914: Hank Snow was born in a Canadian fishing village, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia. The future Grand Ole Opry star and member of the... Read More.
