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Country Music History – December 16

Monday, December 16

DECEMBER 16 1937: Jim Glaser was born in Spalding, NE. As a member of Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, he backed Marty Robbins...

Saturday, November 16

NOVEMBER 16 1873: W.C. Handy was born in Florence, AL. Recognized as the Father of the Blues, he's referenced in the 2003 Lonestar...

Wednesday, October 16

OCTOBER 16 1918: Dale "Stoney" Cooper was born in Harman, WV. Along with wife Wilma Cooper, he was part of a successful marital...

Monday, September 16

SEPTEMBER 161911: Paul Henning was born in Independence, MO. He created the series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Petticoat Junction

Friday, August 16

August 16 1935: Patsy Montana recorded "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" in New York1939: Singer/songwriter Billy Joe Shaver...

Tuesday, July 16

JULY 16 1953: Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin, TX. Primarily a folk artist, she wrote the Kathy Mattea country hit "Love...

Sunday, 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...

Thursday, May 16

MAY 16 1953: Jimmy Dean made his Grand Ole Opry debut, introduced to the audience at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium by Carl Smith.1969