In 1966, "Almost Persuaded" by David Houston began a nine week run at the top the Country Music charts.
In 1983, Janie Fricke hit the top of the Country Music Charts with "He's a Heartache (Lookin' For A Place To Happen)".
In 1988, Keith Whitley scored a Number One with "Don't Close Your Eyes".
In 1994, John Michael Montgomery went to the top of the charts with "Be My Baby Tonight".
In 2005, Cajun fiddler Rufus Thibodeaux passed away. He at one time played in Jimmy C. Newman's band and was well recorded on many other famous Country artist's recordings. Those included George Jones, Porter Wagoner, and Hank Williams, Jr. He is considered the best Cajun fiddler of all time, and graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for over forty years.
In 2013, Tompall Glaser, one of the original outlaws, and a member of the great family harmony of the Glaser Brothers, passed away.
