Country Music History – October 3
OCTOBER 3
1900: Eldridge Johnson formed the Victor Talking Machine Company in Camden, NJ. The Victor label hosted the first country recording session in 1922... Read More.
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Country Music History – October 2
OCTOBER 2
1915: Fiddler Chubby Wise was born in Lake City, FL. A member of Bill Monroe's band when he introduced bluegrass in 1945, Wise... Read More.
Country Music Calendar – October 1
OCTOBER 1
1893: Songwriter Cliff Friend was born on a farm outside Cincinnati, OH. He wrote "Lovesick Blues," then sold the rights to the song... Read More.
Country Music History – September 30
SEPTEMBER 30
1887: Thomas Edison formed the Edison Phonograph Company to market his new machine that records on wax cylinders. The first models retailed for... Read More.
Country Music History – September 29
SEPTEMBER 29
1895: Clarence Ashley was born in Bristol, VA. The mountain singer became an early recording artist, and the Country Foundation cites his "The... Read More.
Country Music History – September 28
SEPTEMBER 28
1926: Comedian Jerry Clower was born in Liberty, MS. His southern, small-town tales about the Ledbetter family from Yazoo City, delivered with great... Read More.
Country Music History – September 27
SEPTEMBER 27
1903: The #97 mail train crashed on the Southern Railway outside Danville, VA, inspiring Vernon Dalhart's early country hit "The Wreck Of The... Read More.
Country Music History – September 26
SEPTEMBER 26
1925: Martin Robinson was born in Glendale, AZ. Under the name Marty Robbins, he brought a smooth style and confident swagger to country,... Read More.
Country Music History – September 25
SEPTEMBER 25
1889: David "Dad" Carter was born in Milltown, KY. He founded The Chuck Wagon Gang, an influential Southern gospel act. The group’s "After... Read More.
Country Music History – September 24
SEPTEMBER 24
1933: Drummer Mel Taylor was born in Brooklyn, NY. A member of the rock instrumental group The Ventures beginning in 1961, he also... Read More.
Country Music History – September 23
SEPTEMBER 23
1927: Victor released the first two singles recorded during the historic Bristol sessions in August. One featured a gospel group, the other paired... Read More.
Country Music History – September 22
SEPTEMBER 22
1947: Columbia released Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys' original version of "Blue Moon Of Kentucky."1956: Debby Boone was born in Hackensack,... Read More.
