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 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 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.
Country Music History – November 9
NOVEMBER 9
1895: George D. Hay was born in Attica, IN. He founded and named the Grand Ole Opry.1929: Jimmie Rodgers began production on a... Read More.
Country Music History – November 7
NOVEMBER 7
1949: Red Foley recorded "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" at the Castle Studio in the Tulane Hotel. The song is hailed as the first... Read More.
Country Music History – November 6
NOVEMBER 6
1925: Uncle Dave Macon, Sid Harkreader and Dr. Humphrey Bate performed at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in a benefit concert that airs on WSM... Read More.
Country Music History – November 5
NOVEMBER 5
1911: Leonard Slye was born in Cincinnati, OH. As Roy Rogers, he became a silver-screen cowboy, joining the Country Music Hall of Fame... Read More.
Country Music History – November 4
NOVEMBER 4
1940: Blues-rock singer Delbert McClinton was born in Lubbock, TX. McClinton teamed with Tanya Tucker on the 1993 duet "Tell Me About It"... Read More.
Country Music History – November 3
NOVEMBER 3
1926: Guitarist Ray Edenton was born in Mineral, VA. A member of Nashville's A-Team, his credits include George Jones' "The Grand Tour," Patsy... Read More.
Country Music History – November 2
NOVEMBER 2
1920: KDKA in Pittsburgh went on the air, becoming America's first radio station.1926: Charlie Walker was born in Copeville, TX. Following a career... Read More.
Country Music History – November 1
NOVEMBER 1
1894: Billboard issued its first edition, eight pages long, with a 10-cent price. The publication became the leading trade magazine for the music... Read More.
Country Music History – October 31
OCTOBER 31
1912: Dale Evans was born in Uvalde, TX. In December 1947, she married western actor Roy Rogers, with whom she starred on radio... Read More.
