Stories tagged with: country

1898: Fiddlin' Arthur Smith was born in Bold Springs, TN. He performed on the Grand Ole Opry from 1929-1938, helping popularize the long-bow style... Read More.

1932: Carl Perkins is born in Tiptonville, TN. He became a rockabilly pioneer through his single "Blue Suede Shoes." He also wrote Johnny Cash's... Read More.

1923: Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk was born in WV. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he gave... Read More.

1932: Cal Smith is born in Gans, OK. He played rhythm guitar and opened for Ernest Tubb for six years, then developed his own... Read More.

1883: Vernon Dalhart is born in Jefferson, Texas. After working in a variety of styles, his 1924 recording of "The Wreck Of The Old... Read More.

1931: Songwriter/producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement is born in Whitehaven, Tennessee. He writes hits for Bobby Bare and Jim Reeves; produces hits by Charley Pride,... Read More.

1919: Songwriter Cy Coben was born in Jersey City, NJ. He racked up more than a dozen country hits when his songs were recorded... Read More.

1942: Billy Joe Royal was born in Valdosta, GA. Best known for his pop hits "Down In The Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park," he... Read More.

1938: Warner Mack was born in Nashville, TN. A regular on "The Louisiana Hayride" and "The Ozark Jubilee," he nabbed more than 10 Top... Read More.

1921: Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was born in Clinton, SC. His 1948 single "Guitar Boogie" was one of three singles that lands in country... Read More.