March 13
Mar 13, 1930
Singer/songwriter Liz Anderson is born in Roseau, Minnesota. The mother of Lynn Anderson, she writes two of Merle... Read More.
Country Music Calendar
Learn how this date in history has impacted some of your favorite artists. Throughout the Morning show, Jen & Cody will walk you through birthdays, famous recordings, lawsuits, album releases, arrests, weddings, and more!
March 12
Mar 12, 1939
Lew DeWitt is born in Roanoke, Virginia. A founding member of The Statler Brothers, he writes "Flowers On... Read More.
March 11
Mar 11, 1845
Fiddler Henry Gilliland is born in Jasper County, Missouri. He joins Eck Robertson for the first country recording... Read More.
March 10
Mar 10, 1920
Kenneth "Jethro" Burns is born in Conasauga, Tennessee. His comedic duo Homer & Jethro joins the Country Music... Read More.
March 9
Mar 9, 1919
Guitarist Cleo Davis is born. He's the first musician Bill Monroe hires, in August 1938, when he assembles... Read More.
March 8
Mar 8, 1946
Singer and bass player Randy Meisner is born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. As a member of The Eagles, he... Read More.
March 7
Mar 7, 1944
Singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt is born in Fort Worth, Texas. A vivid songwriter and wild personality, he authors... Read More.
March 6
Mar 6, 1905
Bob Wills is born in Kosse, Texas. He becomes a leading figure in western swing, launching such material... Read More.
March 5
Mar 5, 1925
Guitarist Jimmy Bryant is born in Pavo, Georgia. Based in Los Angeles, he plays on numerous sessions and... Read More.
March 4
Mar 4, 1932
Betty Jack Davis is born in Corbin, Kentucky. Along with Skeeter Davis, to whom she is not related,... Read More.
March 3
The Star-Spangled Banner was officially recognized as the national anthem in 1931.
Ernest Stoneman, of The Stoneman Family, taped an appearance... Read More.
March 2
Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins made what proves to be their final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium... Read More.
