In 1945, Butch Hancock of the Flatlanders was born in Lubbock, Texas. A true Texas outlaw who performs with Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
In 1952, Webb Pierce went to Number One on the charts with "That Heart Belongs To Me".
In 1975, Merle Haggard was "Movin' On" with a Number One hit from the TV series of the same name. Do you remember Will and Sonny, played by Claude Akins and Frank Converse?
In 1980, Charlie Pride won another Number One award with "You Win Again", a remake of a Hank Williams written hit from decades earlier.
In 1986, Lee Greenwood scored a chart topper with "Hearts Aren't Made to Break (They're Made to Love)".
In 1998, Jimmy Driftwood, popular singer, songwriter, musician, and one of the first true folklorist in the country, passed away. He is probably most well remembered for writing the songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud". He is also remembered for his love of his Arkansas home and lifestyle.
In 2003, Toby Keith and Willie Nelson ruled the charts with "Beer For My Horses".
