Stories tagged with: country

APRIL 18 1930: Songwriter Don Hecht is born. He wrote the Patsy Cline hit "Walkin' After Midnight."1939: Gene Autry recorded "Back In The Saddle Again"... Read More.

APRIL 17 1948: Rich-R-Tone Records released The Stanley Brothers' "Little Maggie."1960: A car taking Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent to the London Airport crashed, killing... Read More.

APRIL 16 1929: R&B singer Roy Hamilton was born in Leesburg, GA. He earned a 1955 pop hit with "Unchained Melody," later a country success... Read More.

APRIL 15 1933: Roy Clark was born in Meherrin, VA. The co-host of "Hee Haw," his vocal and instrumental skills brought him hits from 1963-1976,... Read More.

APRIL 14 1931: African-American blues guitarist Arnold Shultz died from a heart disorder in Morgantown, KY. He was a musical mentor to a teen-aged Bill... Read More.

APRIL 13 1946: R&B/gospel singer Al Green is born in Forrest City, Arkansas. He earns a nomination from the Country Music Association in 1994 when... Read More.

APRIL 12 1925: Ned Miller was born in Raines, UT. He gained one of the biggest hits of 1963, "From A Jack To A King,"... Read More.

APRIL 11 1913: Mildred Goad was born in Mount Carmel, IL. Using the stage name Millie Good, she joined her sister, Dollie, to form the... Read More.

APRIL 10 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... Read More.

APRIL 9 1932: Carl Perkins is born in Tiptonville, TN. He became a rockabilly pioneer through his single "Blue Suede Shoes." He also wrote Johnny... Read More.

APRIL 8 1923: Guitarist, banjo player and mandolinist Paul Buskirk was born in WV. Having played with Chet Atkins, Gene Austin and Tex Ritter, he... Read More.

APRIL 7 1932: Cal Smith is born in Gans, OK. He played rhythm guitar and opened for Ernest Tubb for six years, then developed his... Read More.