March 13
Mar 13, 1930Singer/songwriter Liz Anderson is born in Roseau, Minnesota. The mother of Lynn Anderson, she writes two of Merle... Read More.
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February 13
ASCAP was formed at the Hotel Claridge in New York City in 1914. The performing rights agency--the American Society of Composers, Authors... Read More.
January 13
Charley Pride sang the national anthem prior to Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium in Houston, TX in 1974. The Miami Dolphins beat the... Read More.
December 13
Hank Williams performed on The Louisiana Hayride in 1952 in what turned out to be his final appearance on the... Read More.
November 13
Decca released Cal Smith's The Lord Knows I'm Drinking in 1972. The song was written by Bill Anderson and is... Read More.
October 13
Faron Young made his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride"
August 13
Aug 13, 1924
Vernon Dalhart records "The Wreck Of The Old '97" and "The Prisoner's Song" in New York. The two sides comprise the first... Read More.
July 13
Jul 13, 1942
Roger McGuinn is born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joins ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The... Read More.
June 13
Jun 13, 1936
The Dixie Tabernacle becomes the home of the Grand Ole Opry, seating 3,500. The Opry remains there for the next three years.... Read More.
May 13
May 13, 1910
Curt Massey is born in Midland, Texas. He joins his older sister in the band Louise Massey & The Westerners, scoring several... Read More.
April 13
Apr 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... Read More.
