Country Music History – June 24
JUNE 24
1919: Songwriter Johnny Hathcock was born in Texas. He wrote Jim Reeves' "Welcome To My World" and Hank Thompson's "Wake Up, Irene."1923: Soprano... Read More.
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Country Music History – May 24
MAY 24
1914: Tootsie Bess was born. She gained fame as the owner of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, a bar near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... Read More.
Country Music History – April 24
APRIL 24
1937: Bass player Dick Kniss was born in Portland, OR. He became a member of John Denver's band, appearing on such hits as... Read More.
Country Music History – March 24
MARCH 24
1928: Dulcimer player Kitty Cora Cline made her Grand Ole Opry debut. She became the first female soloist to perform on the show.1935:... Read More.
Country Music History – February 24
FEBRUARY 25
1894: The Daily Ardmoreite in Ardmore, Ok, became the first publication to print the phrase "honky tonk" in a story, reporting that "the... Read More.
Country Music History – January 24
JANUARY 24
1936: Doug Kershaw was born in Tiel Ridge, LA. An influential Cajun singer and fiddler, he hit country's Top 10 with brother Rusty... Read More.
Country Music History – December 24
DECEMBER 24
1920: Songwriter Dave Bartholomew was born in Edgard, LA. A frequent collaborator of Fats Domino, he had several songs become country hits: Hank... Read More.
Country Music History – November 24
NOVEMBER 24
1931: Guitarist Tommy Allsup was born in Tulsa, OK. A member of Asleep At The Wheel, The Texas Playboys and Buddy Holly's Crickets,... Read More.
Country Music History – October 24
OCTOBER 24
1930: J.P. Richardson--a.k.a. "The Big Bopper"--was born in Sabine Pass, TX. Known for his pop hit "Chantilly Lace," he wrote Hank Snow's "Beggar... Read More.
Country Music History – September 24
SEPTEMBER 24
1933: Drummer Mel Taylor was born in Brooklyn, NY. A member of the rock instrumental group The Ventures beginning in 1961, he also... Read More.
Country Music History – August 24
AUGUST 24
1897: Songwriter, producer and publisher Fred Rose was born in Evansville, IN. Along with Roy Acuff, Rose formed Acuff-Rose Publishing. He also wrote... Read More.
Country Music History – July 24
JULY 24
1911: Drummer Smokey Dacus was born in Quinton, OK. He became a member of Bob Wills' Texas Playboys from 1935-1940, playing on such... Read More.
