Country Music History – April 12
1925: Ned Miller was born in Raines, UT. He gained one of the biggest hits of 1963, "From A Jack To A King," and... 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 11
1913: Mildred Goad was born in Mount Carmel, IL. Using the stage name Millie Good, she joined her sister, Dollie, to form the duo... Read More.
Country Music History – April 10
1898: Fiddlin' Arthur Smith was born in Bold Springs, TN. He performed on the Grand Ole Opry from 1929-1938, helping popularize the long-bow style... Read More.
Country Music History – April 9
1932: Carl Perkins is born in Tiptonville, TN. He became a rockabilly pioneer through his single "Blue Suede Shoes." He also wrote Johnny Cash's... Read More.
Country Music History – April 8
1923: Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk was born in WV. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he gave... Read More.
Country Music History – April 7
1932: Cal Smith is born in Gans, OK. He played rhythm guitar and opened for Ernest Tubb for six years, then developed his own... Read More.
Country Music History – April 6
1883: Vernon Dalhart is born in Jefferson, Texas. After working in a variety of styles, his 1924 recording of "The Wreck Of The Old... Read More.
Country Music History – April 5
1931: Songwriter/producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement is born in Whitehaven, Tennessee. He writes hits for Bobby Bare and Jim Reeves; produces hits by Charley Pride,... Read More.
Country Music History – April 4
1919: Songwriter Cy Coben was born in Jersey City, NJ. He racked up more than a dozen country hits when his songs were recorded... Read More.
Country Music History – April 3
1942: Billy Joe Royal was born in Valdosta, GA. Best known for his pop hits "Down In The Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park," he... Read More.
Country Music History – April 2
1938: Warner Mack was born in Nashville, TN. A regular on "The Louisiana Hayride" and "The Ozark Jubilee," he nabbed more than 10 Top... Read More.
Country Music History – April 1
1921: Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was born in Clinton, SC. His 1948 single "Guitar Boogie" was one of three singles that lands in country... Read More.
