Stories tagged with: country

OCTOBER 27 1936: A day after backing Jimmie Rodgers' widow in the studio, Ernest Tubb had his first session as an artist at the Texas... Read More.

OCTOBER 26 1936: Roy Acuff held his first recording session with his band, The Crazy Tennesseans, cutting "The Great Speckled Bird" at the Furniture Mart... Read More.

OCTOBER 25 1912: Sarah Colley was born in Centerville, TN. Performing as Minnie Pearl, she spent 50 years on the Grand Ole Opry and became... Read More.

OCTOBER 24 1930: J.P. Richardson--a.k.a. "The Big Bopper"--was born in Sabine Pass, TX. Known for his pop hit "Chantilly Lace," he wrote Hank Snow's "Beggar... Read More.

OCTOBER 23 1951: David Wills was born in Pulaski, TN. He recorded two Charlie Rich-produced hits in the '70s and wrote George Strait's "If You're... Read More.

OCTOBER 22 1914: Songwriter Sylvia Dee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She penned a handful of 1960s country hits, including Willie Nelson's "Bring Me... Read More.

OCTOBER 21 1915: Record producer Owen Bradley WAs born in Westmoreland, Tn. He established the first recording studio on what became Music Row, heads Decca,... Read More.

OCTOBER 20 1908: Stuart Hamblen is born in Kellyville, Tx. Recording country and gospel songs, he became a pioneering western singer on Los Angeles radio.... Read More.

OCTOBER 19 1945: Jeannie C. Riley was born in Anson, TX. She recorded "Harper Valley P.T.A." as a secretary in 1968 and was immediately launched... Read More.

OCTOBER 18 1926: Chuck Berry was born in San Jose. A seminal rock & roll guitarist, he sees many of his songs remade as country... Read More.

OCTOBER 17 1919: The Radio Corporation of America is formed. RCA became one of the most-storied labels in country's history, representing such acts as Elvis... Read More.

OCTOBER 16 1918: Dale "Stoney" Cooper was born in Harman, WV. Along with wife Wilma Cooper, he was part of a successful marital team that... Read More.