26 – 96.3 The Possum

Country Music History – August 26

Monday, August 26

AUGUST 26 1937: Don Bowman was born in Lubbock, TX. The singer and comedian began a recording career in the 1960s, though he's... Read More.

Friday, July 26

JULY 26 1922: Record executive Jim Foglesong was born in Lundale, WV. Beginning in 1973, he successfully ran Dot Records, ABC, MCA and... Read More.

Wednesday, June 26

JUNE 26 1909: Colonel Tom Parker was born in Breda, Holland, his real name: Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk. He managed Eddy Arnold, Hank... Read More.

Sunday, May 26

MAY 26 1907: Marion Morrison was born in Winterset, Iowa. Renamed John Wayne for the silver screen. The Duke became one of the... Read More.

Friday, December 16

Fans of Showtime’s ”George & Tammy” series will get... Read More.