In 1924, Margaret Whiting was born in Detroit, Michigan, though she was raised in Hollywood. This singer was probably best known in country music as the duet partner of Jimmie Wakely, and they had a Number One hit with their version of "Slippin' Around". She was also associated with eight other Top Ten singles.
In 1947, Terry Clements, folk guitarist, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was most famous for his collaborations with Gordon Lightfoot.
In 1967, David Houston occupied the top spot on the charts "With One Exception".
In 1972, Charlie Pride topped the charts with "It's Gonna Take A Little Bit Longer".
In 1975, country and gospel singer Sonya Isaacs was born.
In 1976, Hattie Stoneman, also known as Mom Stoneman of the Stoneman Family, passed away. Pop and Mom Stoneman were legendary Country Music pioneers and then the addition of their family band made them even bigger stars. They were popular radio, tv, and concert performers. Pop Stoneman had "Sinking of the Titanic" which sold an estimated four million copies, and the family had several charted hits later on.
In 1984, Jack Benny Lynn, Loretta Lynn's son, drowned in Waverly, Tennessee.
In 1989, George Strait asked the question, "What's Going On In Your World", and received a Number One record for his trouble.
In 2001, singer-songwriter Bob Ferguson, also known as Eli
Possumtrot, passed away in Jackson, Mississippi. He was best known as
writer of "Wings of a Dove" and "Carroll County Accident". He was
manager for Ferlin Husky, and was an assistant to Chet Atkins at RCA,
where he helped produce many of the biggest names in the industry.
