Country Music History – March 7
MARCH 7
1944: Singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt was born in Fort Worth, TX. A vivid songwriter and wild personality, he authored a pair of 1980s... 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 – March 6
MARCH 6
1905: Bob Wills was born in Kosse, TX. He became a leading figure in western swing, launching such material as "Stay A Little... Read More.
Country Music History – March 5
MARCH 5
1925: Guitarist Jimmy Bryant was born in Pavo, GA. Based in Los Angeles, he played on numerous sessions and teams with Speedy West... Read More.
Country Music History – March 4
MARCH 4
1932: Betty Jack Davis was born in Corbin, KY. Along with Skeeter Davis, to whom she is not related, she formed The Davis... Read More.
Country Music History – March 3
MARCH 3
1847: Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. The inventor created the telephone, a development that landed him in the first line... Read More.
Country Music History – March 2
MARCH 2
1948: Guitarist Larry Carlton was born in Torrance, CA. In addition to numerous solo albums, he did a ton of session work for... Read More.
Country Music History – March 1
MARCH 1
1917: Songwriter, bass player and radio talent Cliffie Stone was born in Stockton, CA. He played on numerous Capitol hits and co-wrote "Divorce... Read More.
Country Music History – February 28
FEBRUARY 28
1911: Jim Denny WAs born in Buffalo Valley, TN. House manager for the Grand Ole Opry, an influential music publisher and booking agent,... Read More.
Country Music History – February 27
FEBRUARY 27
1927: A.P. and Sara Carter, members of The Carter Family, had a son, Joe Carter, in Maces Spring, VA.
1935: Steel guitarist Norm Hamlet... Read More.
Country Music History – February 26
FEBRUARY 26
1916: Actor, comedian and dance band leader Jackie Gleason was born in Brooklyn, NY. Immortalized for his role in the 1950s TV series... Read More.
Country Music History – February 25
FEBRUARY 25
1927: Ralph Stanley, of The Stanley Brothers, was born in Stratton, VA. His duo The Stanley Brothers is one of the pioneering acts... Read More.
Country Music History – February 24
FEBRUARY 25
1894: The Daily Ardmoreite in Ardmore, Ok, became the first publication to print the phrase "honky tonk" in a story, reporting that "the... Read More.
