Country Music History – January 30
JANUARY 30
1931: Comic and musician Harold Morrison was born in High Lonesome, MO. He opened many of Loretta Lynn's shows and played on her... 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 – January 29
JANUARY 29
1953: Drummer Louie Perez was born in East Los Angeles. He joined Los Lobos and co-wrote "Will The Wolf Survive," a country hit... Read More.
Country Music History – January 28
JANUARY 28
1918: Lyricist Bob Hilliard was born in New York City. Known for the pop classic "Our Day Will Come," he also wrote Ronnie... Read More.
Country Music History – January 27
JANUARY 27
1935: Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies held their first recording session in a new deal with Decca Records in Chicago. In the... Read More.
Country Music History – January 26
JANUARY 26
1942: Dave Rowland was born in Los Angeles. He backed Elvis Presley as a member of The Stamps Quartet and eventually formed a... Read More.
Country Music History – January 25
JANUARY 25
1924: Steel guitar player Wesley "Speedy" West was born in Springfield, MO. He worked with Spade Cooley and Hank Penny, recorded a series... Read More.
Country Music History – January 24
JANUARY 24
1936: Doug Kershaw was born in Tiel Ridge, LA. An influential Cajun singer and fiddler, he hit country's Top 10 with brother Rusty... Read More.
Country Music History – January 23
JANUARY 23
1940: Johnny Russell was born in Roundaway, MS. A 1985 addition to the Grand Ole Opry, he scored a hit with 1973's "Rednecks,... Read More.
Country Music History – January 22
JANUARY 22
1935: Sam Cooke was born in Clarksdale, MS. A highly regarded R&B vocalist, Cooke had two songs covered in the country charts: "Bring... Read More.
Country Music History – January 21
JANUARY 21
1919: Bass player and guitarist Louis Innis was born in Seymour, IN. After a stint in Red Foley's band, he worked on recordings... Read More.
Country Music History – January 20
JANUARY 20
1889: Huddie Ledbetter is born near Mooringsport, LA. Under the name Lead Belly, he became a major blues figure. He also saw his... Read More.
Country Music History – January 19
JANUARY 19
1911: Record producer Ken Nelson was born in Caledonia, MN. Instrumental in building Capitol Records' country division, he oversaw sessions for such acts... Read More.
