March 24
Mar 24, 1928Dulcimer player Kitty Cora Cline makes her Grand Ole Opry debut. She becomes the first female soloist to... Read More.
Stories tagged with: 24
February 24
The Daily Ardmoreite in Ardmore, OK, became the first publication to print the phrase "honky tonk" in a story in 1894. They... Read More.
January 24
Just weeks after his death in 1953, Hank Williams hit #1 with the prophetic I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive
December 24
Keith Whitley checked in at #1 on the Billboard country chart with When You Say Nothing At All in 1988.
November 24
The Carter Family recorded Wabash Cannonball during a morning session at the Atlanta Women's Club in Atlanta, GA in 1929.
October 24
Jim Reeves signs his first professional baseball contract to play for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1942. He was signed to the... Read More.
September 24
In 1952 Hank Williams signs a three-year contract to return to "The Louisiana Hayride" for $200-a-week for Saturday night performances.The... Read More.
August 24
Aug 24, 1897
Songwriter, producer and publisher Fred Rose is born in Evansville, Indiana. Along with Roy Acuff, Rose forms Acuff-Rose Publishing. He also writes... Read More.
July 24
Jul 24, 1904
Guy Drake is born in Weir, Kentucky. He earns his only hit record at the age of 65 with his novelty "Welfare... Read More.
June 24
Jun 24, 1919
Songwriter Johnny Hathcock is born in Texas. He writes Jim Reeves' "Welcome To My World" and Hank Thompson's "Wake Up, Irene"
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May 24
May 24, 1914
Tootsie Bess is born. She gains fame as the owner of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, a bar near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... Read More.
April 24
Apr 24, 1937: Bass player Dick Kniss is born in Portland, Oregon. He becomes a member of John Denver's band, appearing on such hits... Read More.
