Country Music History – August 6
AUGUST 6
1922: Comedian Manuel "Old Joe" Clark was born. He spent 50 years with the "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" in Kentucky, and worked as... 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 – August 5
AUGUST 5
1934: Vern Gosdin was born in Woodland, AL. Nicknamed "The Voice," his quivering, emotional delivery made him one of country's most respected traditional... Read More.
Country Music History – August 4
AUGUST 4
1927: Jimmie Rodgers records for the first time in Bristol, Tennessee, singing "Sleep, Baby, Sleep" and "The Soldier's Sweetheart" during an afternoon session... Read More.
Country Music History – August 3
AUGUST 3
1924: Gordon Stoker, of The Jordanaires, was born in Gleason, TN. The quartet sang back-up on singles by Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy... Read More.
Country Music History – August 2
AUGUST 2
1935: Songwriter Hank Cochran was born in Isola, MS. His credits include Vern Gosdin's "Set 'Em Up Joe," Patsy Cline's "I Fall To... Read More.
Country Music History – August 1
AUGUST 1
1931: Elliott Charles Adnopoz was born in Brooklyn, NY. Better known as Ramblin' Jack Elliott, he became an influential folk singer/songwriter and wrote... 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.
