Country Music History – February 4
FEBRUARY 4
1931: Fiddler Clarence "Tater" Tate was born in Gate City, VA. He performed with Bill Monroe, Patty Loveless and Wilma Lee Cooper, among... 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 – February 3
FEBRUARY 3
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 2
FEBRUARY 2
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 1
FEBRUARY 1
1937: Don Everly was born in Brownie, KY. With sibling Phil, The Everly Brothers netted such hits as "Wake Up Little Susie" and... 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.
