March 20
Mar 20, 1937Jerry Reed is born in Atlanta, Georgia. With a rhythmic, fingerstyle guitar sound, he earns a Grammy award... Read More.
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February 20
Tennessee Ernie Ford became the first country artist to receive a gold album from the Recording Industry Association of America, for his... Read More.
January 20
Jerry Lee Lewis made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1973. He broke two promises that night: 1) He won't sing rock... Read More.
December 20
I'm Praying For The Day That Peace Will Come became the first Hank Williams title copyrighted by the U.S. government in 1943.
November 20
Jim Reeves recorded Welcome To My World in 1961 during the evening at Nashville's RCA Studio B. He also recorded... Read More.
October 20
Jimmie Rodgers recorded "Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues)" and "My Carolina Sunshine Girl" in Atlanta on October 20, 1928. Five years... Read More.
September 20
In 1955 Tennessee Ernie Ford headed to the Capitol Recording Studio on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood to... Read More.
August 20
Aug 20, 1923
Jim Reeves is born in Panola County, Texas. Combining a warm tone with perfectionist phrasing, he becomes one of country's strongest balladeers.... Read More.
July 20
Jul 20, 1918
Songwriter Cindy Walker is born in Mart, Texas. She lands a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame by writing such... Read More.
June 20
Jun 20, 1907
Jimmy Driftwood is born, with the given name James Morris, near Mountain View, Arkansas. Briefly a member of the Grand Ole Opry,... Read More.
May 20
May 20, 1933
Jimmie Rodgers records "Old Pal Of My Heart" and "The Yodeling Ranger" at the Victor Studios in New York during what amounts... Read More.
April 20
Apr 20, 1922: Frank "Hylo" Brown is born in River, Kentucky. The bluegrass singer, noted for his wide vocal range, signs with Capitol Records... Read More.
