Stories tagged with: country

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.

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.

JUNE 25 1952: Don Gibson signed with Columbia Records, his third label. He held three recording sessions for the company over the next two years.1954:... Read More.

JUNE 24 1919: Songwriter Johnny Hathcock was born in Texas. He wrote Jim Reeves' "Welcome To My World" and Hank Thompson's "Wake Up, Irene."1923: Soprano... Read More.

JUNE 23 1929: June Carter was born in Maces Spring, VA, to Ezra and Mother Maybelle Carter, of The Carter Family. June co-wrote Johnny Cash's... Read More.

JUNE 22 1897: The balcony is completed at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, future home of the Grand Ole Opry. The extra level of seats was installed... Read More.

June 21 1948: Leon Everette was born in Aiken, SC. He put together 10 hit records from 1980-1984, including "Hurricane," "Midnight Rodeo," "If I Keep... Read More.

JUNE 20 1907: Jimmy Driftwood was born, with the given name James Morris, near Mountain View, AR. Briefly a member of the Grand Ole Opry,... Read More.

JUNE 19 1914: Lester Flatt was born in Duncan's Chapel, TN. Along with partner Earl Scruggs, he rose out of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys... Read More.

JUNE 18 1915: A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Clinch Mountain, VA. The union of two of the three performers who will comprise The Carter... Read More.

JUNE 17 1910: Red Foley was born in Blue Lick, KY. Following his sentimental hit about his dog, "Old Shep," he became a major figure... Read More.