Stories tagged with: country

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.

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.

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.

APRIL 27 1904: Syd Nathan was born in Cincinnati. He founded King Records, which netted country hits with Moon Mullican, The Delmore Brothers and Hawkshaw... Read More.

APRIL 26 1927: Songwriter Cecil Null was born in War, WV. He wrote The Davis Sisters' 1953 hit "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know."1938:... Read More.

APRIL 25 1874: Guglielmo Marconi was born in Bologna, Italy. At age 22, he received a patent for the radio, a medium honored by such... Read More.

APRIL 24 1937: Bass player Dick Kniss was born in Portland, OR. He became a member of John Denver's band, appearing on such hits as... Read More.

APRIL 23 1936: Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, TX. A 1987 addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he reached the country... Read More.

APRIL 22 1935: Songwriter Jack Nance was born in Newport, AR. He co-wrote Conway Twitty's breakthrough 1958 pop hit "It's Only Make Believe."1935: Drummer W.S.... Read More.

APRIL 21 1907: Banjo player Wade Mainer was born in Buncombe County, NC. He performed in his brother J.E. Mainer's band, The Mountaineers, eventually forming... Read More.

APRIL 20 1922: Frank "Hylo" Brown was born in River, KY. The bluegrass singer, noted for his wide vocal range, signed with Capitol Records in... Read More.

APRIL 19 1941: Songwriter Bobby Russell was born in Nashville. His hits include Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey," Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" and Reba McEntire's "The... Read More.