Friday, June 24, 2011

June 26 in Country Music History


In 1909, Colonel Tom Parker was born in Breda, Netherlands.

In 1965, Buck Owens went to the Number One spot on the charts, with "Before You Go".  It held the top spot for six weeks. 

In 1973, Gretchen Wilson was born in Granite City, Illinois.

In 1977, Elvis performed in concert for the last time in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In 1979, Vernon Elvis Presley, father of Elvis Aaron Presley, passed away at the age of 77 in Memphis, Tennessee.