In 1913, Lloyd (Cowboy) Copas was born in Jefferson Township, Ohio. His first big break as a singer came when he replaced Eddy Arnold in Pee Wee King's band, the Golden West Cowboys. He then struck it big with "Filipino Baby" and went on to become a star on the Grand Ole Opry and the Ozark Jubilee. His biggest hit was his only Number One, "Alabam" which stayed at that position for twelve weeks in 1960.
In 1914, Dolph Hewitt of the WLS Barn Dance was born. He also played on the WWVA Jamboree.
In 1946, Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona. She was the first really big female singer in rock and pop, but crossed over into the Country charts several times, and is also known for her collaborations with EmmyLou Harris and Dolly Parton as Trio. In fact, she has been associated with twenty four charted country hits, with two of them being Number One hits, eight more being Top Ten hits, and three more being Top Twenty hits.
In 1950, "Mississippi" became a Number One hit for Red Foley.
In 1957, Mac MacAnally was born in Red Bay, Alabama. He is a noted singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.
In 1972, "Made In Japan" went to the top of the charts for Buck Owens.
In 1978, Ronnie Milsap had a chart topper with "Only One Love In My Life".
In 1986, Columbia unceremoniously released Johnny Cash from his recording contract. And they wonder why nobody is loyal to them today.
In 1989, Eddie Raven gained the top spot on the charts with "In A Letter To You".
In 1998, Hal Southern, songwriter of "I Dreamed Of A Hillybilly Heaven", passed away.
In 2003, George Strait released what was arguably his best country album, "Honkytonkville".
In 2010, Hank Cochran, one of the greatest Country songwriters, and also a singer, passed away in Tennessee. He wrote or co-wrote many songs including "Don't Touch Me" for Jeannie Seely, "I Fall to Pieces" and "He's Got You" both by Patsy Cline, "The Chair" and "Oceanfront Property" both recorded by George Strait, and "Make the World Go Away" recorded by half of all the artists in sixties music. He also had a hit of his own with "Sally Was A Good Old Girl".
