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 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 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.
Country Music History – July 31
JULY 31
1927: The Carter Family drove from Maces Spring, VA, to Bristol, TN, to audition for Victor producer Ralph Peer. The next day, the... Read More.
Country Music History – July 30
JULY 30
1952: Songwriter Dennis Morgan was born in Tracy, MN. Among his long line of hits: Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain," George Strait's "River... Read More.
Country Music History – July 29
JULY 29
1948: Hank Williams made his last appearance as a disc jockey on WSFA in Montgomery, AL.
1966: Martina McBride was born in Medicine Lodge,... Read More.
Country Music History – July 28
JULY 28
1938: Fiddler Buddy Spicher was born in Dubois, PA. He played on George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning," Dolly Parton's "Coat Of Many Colors"... Read More.
Country Music History – July 27
JULY 27
1920: Homer Haynes, of Homer & Jethro, was born in Knoxville, TN. For nearly 40 years beginning in the '30s, the duo specializes... Read More.
Country Music History – July 26
JULY 26
1922: Record executive Jim Foglesong was born in Lundale, WV. Beginning in 1973, he successfully ran Dot Records, ABC, MCA and Capitol, influencing... Read More.
Country Music History – July 25
JULY 25
1927: Ralph Peer began a series of recordings in a Bristol, Tennessee, furniture store where he holds a session with Ernest Stoneman. Within... Read More.
Country Music History – July 24
JULY 24
1911: Drummer Smokey Dacus was born in Quinton, OK. He became a member of Bob Wills' Texas Playboys from 1935-1940, playing on such... Read More.
