Country Music History – May 14
MAY 14
1933: Jimmie Rodgers arrived in New York, checking in at the Taft Hotel, to prepare for a series of recording sessions. They proved... Read More.
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Country Music History – April 14
APRIL 14
1931: African-American blues guitarist Arnold Shultz died from a heart disorder in Morgantown, KY. He was a musical mentor to a teen-aged Bill... Read More.
Country Music History – March 14
MARCH 14
1903: Cynthia May Carver was born in Lamb, KY. Using the stage name Cousin Emmy, she became one of country's first successful female... Read More.
Country Music History – February 14
FEBRUARY 14
1939: Razzy Bailey was born in Five Points, AL. Mixing both rhythm & blues and country in his vocal approach, he achieved 13... Read More.
Country Music History – January 14
JANUARY 14
1919: Actor/songwriter Joe Seneca was born in Cleveland, OH. Cast in such films as "Kramer Vs. Kramer" and "Silverado," he writes the pop... Read More.
Country Music History – December 14
DECEMBER 14
1899: DeFord Bailey was born in Smith County, TN. The first African-American to play the Grand Ole Opry, the harmonica player was a... Read More.
Country Music History – November 14
NOVEMBER 14
1951: Marty Robbins had his first recording session for Columbia Records at Hollywood's Radio Recorders. He recorded his debut single, "Love Me Or... Read More.
Country Music History – October 14
OCTOBER 14
1926: Bill Justis was born in Birmingham, AL. Best known for his 1957 instrumental hit "Raunchy," he arranged Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" and... Read More.
Country Music History – September 14
SEPTEMBER 14
1814: Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after seeing the British military attack Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD.1946: Hank Williams auditioned for... Read More.
Country Music History – August 14
AUGUST 14
1941: Connie Smith was born in Elkhart, IN. The Grand Ole Opry powerhouse debuted with 1964's "Once A Day," making hits consistently for... Read More.
Country Music History – July 14
JULY 14
1912: Singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, OK. Best known for writing "This Land Is Your Land," he influenced the use of... Read More.
Country Music History – 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 Baby,"... Read More.
