Country Music History – February 11
FEBRUARY 11
1847: Inventor Thomas Edison was born in Milan, OH. Among his creations: the motion picture and the phonograph.
1918: Publishing executive Wesley Rose was... 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 – February 10
FEBRUARY 10
1946: Bass player and supporting vocalist Kenny Edwards was born in Santa Monica, CA. He appears on hits by Linda Ronstadt, David Lee... Read More.
Country Music History – February 9
1914: Ernest Tubb is born near Crisp, Texas. A 1965 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry member forms... Read More.
Country Music History – February 8
FEBRUARY 8
1948: Dan Seals is born in McCamey, Texas. After establishing a pop career as one-half of England Dan & John Ford Coley, he... Read More.
Country Music History – February 7
FEBRUARY 7
1921: Wilma Lee Leary was born in Valley Head, WV. Along with husband Stoney Cooper, she became a Grand Ole Opry member, and... Read More.
Country Music History – February 6
FEBRUARY 6
1888: Songwriter Haven Gillespie was born in Covington, KY. In addition to the holiday standard "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," he wrote... Read More.
Country Music History – February 5
FEBRUARY 5
1923: Claude King was born near Keithville, LA. He earned a half-dozen hits during the 1960s, with "Wolverton Mountain" emerging as his signature... Read More.
Country Music History – February 4
FEBRUARY 4
1931: Fiddler Clarence "Tater" Tate was born in Gate City, VA. He performed with Bill Monroe, Patty Loveless and Wilma Lee Cooper, among... Read More.
Country Music History – February 3
FEBRUARY 3
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 2
FEBRUARY 2
1900: Emmett Miller was born in Macon, GA. He is believed to have influenced Jimmie Rodgers, while Bob Wills and Merle Haggard both... Read More.
Country Music History – February 1
FEBRUARY 1
1937: Don Everly was born in Brownie, KY. With sibling Phil, The Everly Brothers netted such hits as "Wake Up Little Susie" and... Read More.
Country Music History – January 31
JANUARY 31
1796: Guitar maker C.F. Martin was born in Germany. His instrument found its way into the hands of such acts as Elvis Presley,... Read More.
