In 1940, Jeannie Seely was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania. She is known as "Miss Country Soul", and had a Number One hit, "Don't Touch Me" penned by the late Hank Cochran. She also wrote Faron Young's Number One hit,"Leavin' and Sayin' Goodbye". Well known for her unique singing voice, she was the first female to host a portion of the Grand Ole Opry, and is still known today for her membership on the Opry, and for being the beautiful lady she is, heart, body, and soul.
In 1974, Anne Murray went to the top of the charts with her version of "He Thinks I Still Care".
In 1985,Exile was at Number One with "She's A Miracle".
In 1985, Johnny Russell joined the Grand Ole Opry. He was one of the most popular members of the Opry, known for writing "Act Naturally", singing "Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer", and doing a comedy routine in which his 300 pound person wears a bright shirt and asks the audience, "Can You See Me Now?"
In 1991, Alan Jackson claimed the top spot on the charts with "Don't Rock The Jukebox".
In 1998, Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys, died in Apple Valley, California. Roy Rogers was inducted into the Hall of Fame as both a solo artist, and as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers. Born Leonard Slye, he was a movie star, TV star, singing star, and songwriter. Even as late as 1991, he had a hit album of duets entitled "Tribute".
In 2001,Johnny Russell, Opry member, was buried in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The Pallbearers were Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Jim Ed Brown, Billy Walker, Porter Wagoner, Jack Greene and Little Jimmy Dickens. He is entombed next to his card playing buddy, Sheb Wooley.
In 2003, Skip
Battin, member of the Byrds and also the Flying Burrito Brothers passed
away in Silverton, Oregon from Alzheimers disease.
