Country Music History – May 9
MAY 9
1895: Carl T. Sprague was born near Alvin, TX. In 1925, he recorded the first cowboy hit, "When The Work's All Done This... Read More.
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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.
Country Music Calendar – May 7
MAY 7
1931: Songwriter Jerry Chesnut was born in Loyall, KY. Among his credits: Travis Tritt's "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," Del Reeves' "Looking At The World Through A... Read More.
Country Music Calendar – May 6
MAY 6
1931: Fiddler Charlie Cline was born in Baisden, WV. A member of numerous bluegrass bands, he played with Bill Monroe in the early-1950s,... Read More.
Country Music History – May 5
MAY 5
1891: Carnegie Hall opened in New York, with Peter Tchaikovsky leading the New York Symphony Society. Over the years, Carnegie Hall has hosted... Read More.
Country Music History – May 4
MAY 4
1902: Al Dexter was born in Troup, TX. Mixing honky-tonk country and western swing in his recordings, his million-selling "Pistol Packin' Mama" became... Read More.
Country Music History – May 3
MAY 3
1928: Dave Dudley was born in Spencer, WI. His gruff vocals back several of the biggest truckin' records of country music in the... Read More.
Country Music History – May 2
MAY 2
1936: Pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Madras, India. He scored a major hit with the ballad "After The Lovin'," a song... Read More.
Country Music History – May 1
MAY 1
1873: William Morris was born in Schwartzenau, Germany. He founded the William Morris Agency, one of the world's most successful booking firms, which... Read More.
Country Music History – April 30
APRIL 30
1925: Johnny Horton was born in Los Angeles. Married to Hank Williams' widow, Billie Jean Jones, he found a niche in the late-1950s... Read More.
Country Music History – April 29
APRIL 29
1925: Trumpet player Danny Davis was born in Dorchester, MS. His band, The Nashville Brass, blended country music with swing, winning a Grammy... Read More.
Country Music History – April 28
APRIL 28
1928: Victor released The Carter Family's debut single, "Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow."1937: Bill Walker was born in Sydney, Australia. He became... Read More.
