Country Music History – June 17
JUNE 17
1910: Red Foley was born in Blue Lick, KY. Following his sentimental hit about his dog, "Old Shep," he became a major figure... 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 – June 16
JUNE 16
1939: Billy "Crash" Craddock was born in Greensboro, NC. Employing a sound and style influenced by Elvis Presley and rockabilly, he became a... Read More.
Country Music History – June 15
JUNE 15
1911: Piano player Marvin Hughes was born in Nashville. His credits include: Faron Young's "Country Girl," Elvis Presley's "I Want You, I Need... Read More.
Country Music History – June 14
JUNE 14
1943: Dewey Lyndon "Spooner" Oldham was born in Center Star, AL. A pop songwriter who penned "I'm Your Puppet" and "Cry Like A... Read More.
Country Music History – June 13
JUNE 13
1936: The Dixie Tabernacle became the home of the Grand Ole Opry, seating 3,500. The Opry remained there for the next three years.... Read More.
Country Music History – June 12
JUNE 12
1928: Emmett Miller recorded "Lovesick Blues" in New York with a band that included Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey. Miller's version of the song... Read More.
Country Music History – June 11
JUNE 11
1931: Jimmie Rodgers recorded "Let Me Be Your Side Track" in Louisville, KY. He also attempted a pair of songs with The Carter... Read More.
Country Music History – June 10
JUNE 10
1952: Thom Schuyler was born in Bethlehem, PA. He wrote Kenny Rogers' "Love Will Turn You Around," Lacy J. Dalton's "16th Avenue" and... Read More.
Country Music History – June 9
JUNE 9
1935: Guitarist Jimmy "Spider" Wilson was born in Nashville. He became a member of Little Jimmy Dickens' band and played on Skeeter Davis'... Read More.
Country Music History – June 8
JUNE 8
1936: The Carter Family conducted its first Decca recording session in New York City. The date's material includes a song destined to become... Read More.
Country Music History – June 7
JUNE 7
1934: Wynn Stewart was born in Morrisville, MO. A West Coast singer who helped define the Bakersfield Sound, he wrote Merle Haggard's "Sing... Read More.
Country Music History – June 6
JUNE 6
1939: Gary "U.S." Bonds was born in Jacksonville, FL. The rock singer earned five hits in the 1960s, and another with 1982's "This... Read More.
