Apr 29, 1925: Trumpet player Danny Davis is born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. His band, The Nashville Brass, blends country music with swing, winning a... Read More.
Apr 28, 1928: Victor releases The Carter Family's debut single, "Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow"Apr 28, 1937: Bill Walker is born in Sydney,... Read More.
Apr 27, 1904: Syd Nathan is born in Cincinnati. He founds King Records, which nets country hits with Moon Mullican, The Delmore Brothers and... Read More.
Apr 22, 1935: Songwriter Jack Nance is born in Newport, Arkansas. He co-writes Conway Twitty's breakthrough 1958 pop hit "It's Only Make Believe"Apr 22,... Read More.
Apr 21, 1907: Banjo player Wade Mainer is born in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He performs in brother J.E. Mainer's band, The Mountaineers, eventually... Read More.
Apr 20, 1922: Frank "Hylo" Brown is born in River, Kentucky. The bluegrass singer, noted for his wide vocal range, signs with Capitol Records... Read More.
Apr 19, 1941: Songwriter Bobby Russell is born in Nashville, Tennessee. His hits include Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey," Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" and Reba McEntire's... Read More.