Country Music History – May 8
MAY 8
1928: Fiddler Benny Martin was born in Sparta, TN. Beginning professionally as a teenager, he became a sideman for Bill Monroe, Flatt &... Read More.
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Country Music History – April 8
APRIL 8
1923: Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk was born in WV. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he... Read More.
Country Music History – March 8
MARCH 8
1946: Singer and bass player Randy Meisner is born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. As a member of The Eagles, he plays on their lone... Read More.
Country Music History – February 8
FEBRUARY 8
1948: Dan Seals is born in McCamey, Texas. After establishing a pop career as one-half of England Dan & John Ford Coley, he... Read More.
Country Music History – January 8
JANUARY 8
1815: Andrew Jackson leads Americans to victory in a battle against the British, two weeks after the War of 1812 had actually ended.... Read More.
Country Music History – December 8
DECEMBER 8
1912: Music publisher Jack Stapp was born in Nashville. He co-founded Tree Publishing, which held copyrights for "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Fall To Pieces"... Read More.
Country Music History – November 8
NOVEMBER 8
1927: Patti Page was born in Muskogee, OK. Primarily a pop singer, she gained a monumental country hit in 1951 with her rendition... Read More.
Country Music History – October 8
OCTOBER 8
1932: Steel player Pete Drake was born in Augusta, GA. He worked with the likes of Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and... Read More.
Country Music History – September 8
SEPTEMBER 8
1897: Jimmie Rodgers was born in Meridian, MS. Hailed as the Singing Brakeman, he emerged as the father of country music, best known... Read More.
Country Music History – August 8
AUGUST 8
1921: Webb Pierce is born in West Monroe, LA. He gained a reputation for a nasal twang and garish stage persona, but became... Read More.
Country Music History – July 8
JULY 8
1957: Imperial released The Scholars' single "Beloved." The group includes 18-year-old singer Kenny Rogers.1958: Drummer Fred Young was born in Glasgow, KY. He... Read More.
Country Music History – June 8
JUNE 8
1936: The Carter Family conducted its first Decca recording session in New York City. The date's material includes a song destined to become... Read More.
