In 1910, Rod Brasfield, Grand Ole Opry comedian and Hall of Fame member, was born in Smithville, Mississippi.
In 1911, Doyle Blackwood of the Blackwood Brothers was born. He was the original bass singer in the group.
In 1914,Connie B. Gay was born in Lizard Lick, North Carolina. He was originally associated with a Washington D.C. area radio station, began promoting concerts, then artists, and gradually became one of the premier management and booking agents in the business. He was the founding President of the Country Music Association, and is a member of the Hall of Fame. Artists with which he was closely associated include Jimmy Dean, Patsy Cline, Grandpa and Ramona Jones, and Billy Grammer.
In 1933, Jack Toney, Gospel singer and songwriter was born. He was a member of the Statesmen Quartet.
In 1953, Carl Smith was Number One on the charts with "Hey Joe!".
In 1957, Holly Dunn was born in San Antonio, Texas. This singer, songwriter, and guitarist is best known for her time in the eighties and early nineties when she had two Number One singles and seven additional Top Tens. Her most remembered hits are "Daddy's Hands", "You Really Had Me Going", and "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me". She is a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1960, Cowboy Copas scored the biggest Number One of his career with "Alabam", which stayed at that position for twelve weeks.
In 1987, Restless Heart was Number One with "Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)".
In 2003, honky tonk hero Floyd Tillman passed away. Just about all true Honky Tonk singers have to look upon him as an influence through his songs like "Slippin' Around", "They Took The Stars Out Of Heaven", "I Love You So Much It Hurts", and "Drivin' Nails In My Coffin". He is a member of the Country Hall of Fame.
