Riverboat captain Thomas Ryman, who funded construction of the Union Tabernacle, died in Nashville in 1904. After his passing, the building is... Read More.
Aug 25, 1928
Fiddler Jerry Rivers is born in Nashville. He joins Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys from 1949-1951, playing on such classics as "I'm So... Read More.
Jul 25, 1894
Character actor Walter Brennan is born in Swampscott, Massachusetts. He appears in well over 150 movies, playing Grandpa in TV's "The Real... Read More.
Jun 25, 1952
Don Gibson signs with Columbia Records, his third label. He holds three recording sessions for the company over the next two years
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May 25, 1878
Tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is born in Richmond, Virginia. He inspires the first hit by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, "Mr.... Read More.