Country Music History – March 26
MARCH 26
1928: Steel guitarist Bud Isaacs was born in Bedford, IN. His performance on Webb Pierce's "Slowly" established the steel as a significant country... Read More.
Stories tagged with: 26
Country Music History – February 26
FEBRUARY 26
1916: Actor, comedian and dance band leader Jackie Gleason was born in Brooklyn, NY. Immortalized for his role in the 1950s TV series... Read More.
Country Music History – January 26
JANUARY 261942: Dave Rowland was born in Los Angeles. He backed Elvis Presley as a member of The Stamps Quartet and eventually formed a... Read More.
Country Music History – December 26
DECEMBER 26
1911: Dobro player Beecher Kirby was born in Sevier County, TN. Under the name Bashful Brother Oswald, he became a key member of... Read More.
Country Music History – November 26
NOVEMBER 26
1946: Maggie Sue Wimberly was born in Muscle Shoals, AL. Using the stage name Sue Richards, she recorded frequently during the 1970s but... Read More.
Country Music History – October 26
OCTOBER 26
1936: Roy Acuff held his first recording session with his band, The Crazy Tennesseans, cutting "The Great Speckled Bird" at the Furniture Mart... Read More.
Country Music History – September 26
SEPTEMBER 26
1925: Martin Robinson was born in Glendale, AZ. Under the name Marty Robbins, he brought a smooth style and confident swagger to country,... Read More.
Country Music History – 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 best remembered... Read More.
Country Music History – 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 Capitol, influencing... Read More.
Country Music History – 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 Snow and,... Read More.
Country Music History – 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 best-known actors... Read More.
Showtime Releasing “George & Tammy” Soundtrack with 26 Songs Sung by Michael Shannon & Jessica Chastain
Fans of Showtime’s ”George & Tammy” series will get a chance to hear more from series stars Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon, with the release of ”George &... Read More.
