Country Music History – April 24
1937: Bass player Dick Kniss was born in Portland, OR. He became a member of John Denver's band, appearing on such hits as "Back... 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 – April 23
1936: Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, TX. A 1987 addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he reached the country charts... Read More.
Country Music History – April 22
1935: Songwriter Jack Nance was born in Newport, AR. He co-wrote Conway Twitty's breakthrough 1958 pop hit "It's Only Make Believe."
1935: Drummer W.S. "Fluke"... Read More.
Country Music History – April 21
1907: Banjo player Wade Mainer was born in Buncombe County, NC. He performed in his brother J.E. Mainer's band, The Mountaineers, eventually forming his... Read More.
Country Music History – April 20
1922: Frank "Hylo" Brown was born in River, KY. The bluegrass singer, noted for his wide vocal range, signed with Capitol Records in 1954... Read More.
Country Music History – April 19
1941: Songwriter Bobby Russell was born in Nashville. His hits include Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey," Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" and Reba McEntire's "The Night... Read More.
Country Music History – April 18
1930: Songwriter Don Hecht is born. He wrote the Patsy Cline hit "Walkin' After Midnight."
1939: Gene Autry recorded "Back In The Saddle Again" in... Read More.
Country Music History – April 17
1948: Rich-R-Tone Records released The Stanley Brothers' "Little Maggie."
1960: A car taking Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent to the London Airport crashed, killing Cochran,... Read More.
Country Music History – April 16
1929: R&B singer Roy Hamilton was born in Leesburg, GA. He earned a 1955 pop hit with "Unchained Melody," later a country success for... Read More.
Country Music History – April 15
1933: Roy Clark was born in Meherrin, VA. The co-host of "Hee Haw," his vocal and instrumental skills brought him hits from 1963-1976, plus... Read More.
Country Music History – April 14
1931: African-American blues guitarist Arnold Shultz died from a heart disorder in Morgantown, KY. He was a musical mentor to a teen-aged Bill Monroe.
1932:... Read More.
Country Music History – April 13
1946: R&B/gospel singer Al Green is born in Forrest City, Arkansas. He earns a nomination from the Country Music Association in 1994 when a... Read More.
