28 – 96.3 The Possum

Country Music History – March 28

Friday, March 28

MARCH 28 1936: Gospel giant Bill Gaither was born in Alexandria, IN. He wrote "He Touched Me," recorded by Elvis Presley, whose version ranks among... Read More.

Country Music History – February 28

Friday, February 28

FEBRUARY 28 1911: Jim Denny WAs born in Buffalo Valley, TN. House manager for the Grand Ole Opry, an influential music publisher and booking agent,... Read More.

Country Music History – January 28

Tuesday, January 28

JANUARY 28 1918: Lyricist Bob Hilliard was born in New York City. Known for the pop classic "Our Day Will Come," he also wrote Ronnie... Read More.

Country Music History – December 28

Friday, December 27

DECEMBER 28 1915: Roebuck "Pops" Staples was born in Winona, MS, eventually forming The Staple Singers with his son and three daughters. The soul group's... Read More.

Country Music History – November 28

Thursday, November 28

NOVEMBER 28 1925: "The WSM Barn Dance" began broadcasting in Nashville, with a one-hour performance by Uncle Jimmy Thompson. It was later renamed the Grand... Read More.

Country Music History – October 28

Monday, October 28

OCTOBER 28 1917: Bill Bolick was born in Hickory, NC. With younger brother Earl Bolick, he formed The Blue Sky Boys, who began recording in... Read More.

Country Music History – September 28

Saturday, September 28

SEPTEMBER 28 1926: Comedian Jerry Clower was born in Liberty, MS. His southern, small-town tales about the Ledbetter family from Yazoo City, delivered with great... Read More.

Country Music History – August 28

Wednesday, August 28

AUGUST 28 1937: Bass player Joe Osborn was born in Mound, LA. A session player in Los Angeles and Nashville, he appeared on hits by... Read More.

Country Music History – July 28

Sunday, July 28

JULY 28 1938: Fiddler Buddy Spicher was born in Dubois, PA. He played on George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning," Dolly Parton's "Coat Of Many Colors"... Read More.

Country Music History – June 28

Friday, June 28

JUNE 28 1924: George Morgan was born in Waverly, TN. The pop-influenced singer joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1948, just before the release of... Read More.