In 1921, The Wondering Boy, Webb Pierce was born in Monroe, Louisiana. Webb Pierce was the Number One rated Billboard artist of the fifties. He is in the Hall of Fame, and is not only famous for his singing and many hits, but for his self promotion, and his Pontiac with all the silver dollars and the longhorns.
In 1922, actor Rory Calhoun was born. You may remember him as Ernest Tucker in "Pure Country" starring George Strait.
In
1922, Irene Smith, Hank Williams' sister was born. She was one of his
first managers, and became a collector of memorabilia with many museum
pieces, and is considered one of the great country music historians
In 1932, Mel Tillis, world class singer and songwriter, was born in Pahokee, Florida. He is known for "I Ain't Never", "Good Woman Blues", "Send Me Down To Tucson", "Southern Rain", and "Coca-Cola Cowboy". He also made an infamous video called "The Cowboys Dream" that featured a Playboy Playmate, but I have not seen a copy of that video available in years. In addition, Mel is also a world class comedian.
In
1933, Joe Tex was born in Baytown, Texas. He was one of the success
stories of Buddy Killen when he was a major player in Nashville.
In 1934, The Sons of the Pioneers recorded for the first time.
In 1935, Howard Jenkins, Conway Twitty's brother and band member, was born.
In 1939, Phil Balsley of the Statler Brothers was born in, well, where else? Stanton, Virginia. The Statlers are very deserving of their place in the Hall of Fame. All five of them were excellent singers, all were involved in writing, and they were excellent entertainers, on and off the record.
In 1944, Michael Johnson was born in Alamosa, Colorado.
In 1950, Jamie O'Hara was born in Toledo, Ohio.
In 1953, "Crying In The Chapel"debuted on the charts, on its way to a high point of Number Four for singing cowboy Rex Allen.
In 1964, The Osborne Brothers joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1970, Sonny James scored a Number One hit with "Don't Keep Me Hangin" On".
In 1975, Hank Williams, Jr.'s life changed when he was critically injured in a fall from Ajax Mountain in Montana.
In 1981, Crystal Gayle had "Too Many Lovers", and a Number One record to boot. She is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, and has had a great career herself.
In 1987, Reba McIntyre held the top spot with "One Promise Too Late".
In 2013, Jack Clement, most famous for his work with Johnny Cash and Charlie Pride, passed away at age 81.
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