In 1895, popular folk entertainer and radio personality Bradley Kincaid was born in Point Level, Kentucky. One of his notable accomplishments was nicknaming Marshall Jones, Grandpa, a moniker that is well known by country fans all over the US. Grandpa Jones and Bradley Kincaid both were stars on the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1908, Tim Spencer of the Sons of the Pioneers was born.
In
1910, Clarence Ganus was born in Searles, Alabama. He is most famous
for writing "Take A Cold Tater And Wait", and "Sleeping At The Foot Of
The Bed". I have experienced the kind of life style referenced in these
songs.
In 1924, Vernon Dalhart recorded "Wreck Of The Old 97".
In 1939, Cajun legend Joe Barry was born in the swamps of Louisiana.
In 1958, Rosey Carter Adams was born Rozanna Lea Nix, the daughter of Rip Nix and June Carter. Her stepfather was Johnny Cash, and she was a third generation member of the Carter Family.
In
1959, guitarist Brent Mason, one of the best session players in
Nashville, and probably the most recorded at this time, was born in
Vanwert, Ohio.
In 1962, Rhonda Vincent was born in Kirksville, Missouri. Rhonda is not only the premier bluegrass artist of our time, but one of the purest country singers, as her duets with Daryle Singletary and Gene Watson are some of the best works to come out of Nashville in the past decade or two. She also has had some success as a solo country act. She gets my vote as the reigning queen of Americana.
In 1962, singer-songwriter Victoria Shaw was born in New York City.
In 1985, "Forgiving You Was Easy" became a chart topper for the Red Headed Stranger, Willie Nelson.
