JULY 17
1918: Red Sovine was born in Charleston, WV. A Grand Ole Opry member beginning in 1954, he specialized in recitations, hitting paydirt with... Read More.
JULY 16
1953: Singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin, TX. Primarily a folk artist, she wrote the Kathy Mattea country hit "Love At The... Read More.
JULY 14
1912: Singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah, OK. Best known for writing "This Land Is Your Land," he influenced the use of... Read More.
JULY 13
1942: Roger McGuinn was born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joined ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The... Read More.
JULY 12
1942: Singer/songwriter Steve Young was born in Newnan, GA. He landed songs with Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and The Eagles, who scored... Read More.
JULY 11
1930: Jimmie Rodgers recorded "Blue Yodel No. 8 (Muleskinner Blues)" and "The Mystery Of Number Five" at the Victor Studios in Los Angeles.1937:... Read More.
JULY 10
1929: Colleen Carroll was born. She signs in the 1950s with Capitol Records, the same label that ultimately launched the career of her... Read More.
JULY 9
1890: Songwriter Hy Heath was born in Oakville, TN. His credits include Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Mule Train," Ray Price's "Run Boy," Louis Jordan's... Read More.
JULY 8
1957: Imperial released The Scholars' single "Beloved." The group includes 18-year-old singer Kenny Rogers.1958: Drummer Fred Young was born in Glasgow, KY. He... Read More.
JULY 7
1927: Charlie Louvin, of The Louvin Brothers, was born in Section, AL. Along with brother Ira, they mixed gospel and country, landing on... Read More.