Saturday, August 25, 2012

August 26 in Country Music History

In 1950, Red Foley and Ernest Tubb were at the top of the charts with "Goodnight Irene".

In 1961, Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In 1972, "If You Leave Me Tonight, I'll Cry" topped the charts for Jerry Wallace, the only one that he would have.

In 1989, "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me" went to Number One for Holly Dunn.

In 2003, Wilma Burgess passed away.  Her biggest hit was "Misty Blue" in 1966, a Number Four record.