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Country Music History – June 3

Tuesday, June 3

JUNE 3 1949: Hank Williams makes his last appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride" at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, leaving the radio show to join... Read More.

Country Music History – June 2

Monday, June 2

JUNE 2 1896: Guglielmo Marconi received a U.S. patent for his invention, the radio.1964: Columbia released Johnny Cash's two-sided single "The Ballad Of Ira Hayes"... Read More.

Country Music History – June 1

Sunday, June 1

JUNE 1 1796: Tennessee became the 16th state to be admitted to the union.1952: Misty Rowe was born in Glendora, CA. She joined the cast... Read More.

Country Music History – May 31

Saturday, May 31

MAY 31 1938: Donald Lytle was born in Greenfield, OH. As Johnny Paycheck, he becomes one of country music's most colorful stars as his legal... Read More.

Country Music History – May 30

Friday, May 30

MAY 30 1926: Fiddler Johnny Gimble was born in Tyler, TX. Named Instrumentalist of the Year five times by the Country Music Association, his credits... Read More.

Country Music History – May 29

Thursday, May 29

MAY 29 1916: Carl Story was born in Lenoir, NC. Known as the Father of Bluegrass Gospel, he wrote “I Overlooked An Orchid,” a hit... Read More.

Country Music History – May 28

Wednesday, May 28

MAY 28 1944: Gary Stewart was born in Letcher County, KY. His raw brand of honky tonk made him a critics' favorite, though he only... Read More.

Country Music History – May 27

Tuesday, May 27

MAY 27 1939: Don Williams was born in Floydada, TX. His easy-going vocal style yielded Top 10 hits every year from 1974-1991, including "I Believe... Read More.

Country Music History – May 26

Monday, May 26

MAY 26 1907: Marion Morrison was born in Winterset, IA. Renamed John Wayne for the silver screen. The Duke became one of the best-known actors... Read More.

Country Music History – May 25

Sunday, May 25

MAY 25 1893: Ernest "Pop" Stoneman was born in Monarat, VA. Among country music's first successful recording artists in the 1920s, he later built a... Read More.

Country Music History – May 24

Saturday, May 24

MAY 24 1914: Tootsie Bess was born. She gained fame as the owner of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, a bar near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... Read More.