JUNE 23
1929: June Carter was born in Maces Spring, VA, to Ezra and Mother Maybelle Carter, of The Carter Family. June co-wrote Johnny Cash's... Read More.
FEBRUARY 23
1935: Gene Autry has his first starring movie role in the sci-fi western "The Phantom Empire." With Smiley Burnette co-starring, Autry finds a... Read More.
NOVEMBER 23
1889: The Pacific Phonograph Company installed the world's first jukebox at San Francisco's Palais Royal Hotel. The device played a role in such... Read More.
OCTOBER 23
1951: David Wills was born in Pulaski, TN. He recorded two Charlie Rich-produced hits in the '70s and wrote George Strait's "If You're... Read More.
SEPTEMBER 23
1927: Victor released the first two singles recorded during the historic Bristol sessions in August. One featured a gospel group, the other paired... Read More.
AUGUST 23
1938: Pop songwriter Roger Greenaway was born in Fishponds, England. In addition to his pop singles, he gained country success with Crystal Gayle's... Read More.
JULY 23
1910: Recording engineer Aaron Shelton was born in Erin, TN. He co-founded the Castle Recording Studio--one of Nashville's first recording sites--and ran the... Read More.