In 1922, Victor Records released fiddler Eck Robertson's recordings of "Sallie Gooden"/"Arkansas Traveler", reputed to be the first hillbilly recordings.
In 1931, Lecil Travis Martin was born in Sterratt, Texas. We all remember him as Boxcar Willie.
In 1933, Harold Lloyd Jenkins was born in Friar's Point, Mississippi. We remember him as the best friend that a song ever had, Conway Twitty.
In 1950, Steve Goetzman of Exile was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
In 1951, Lefty Frizzell was at the top of the charts with "Always Late (With Your Kisses)". It stayed at that position for twelve weeks.
In 1979, Willie Nelson and Leon Russell were at the top of the charts with "Heartbreak Hotel", written by Mae Bojren Axton and Tommy Durden.
In 1983, WSM, The Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, and The Nashville Network were all sold to Edward Gaylord. It was the beginning of the end of traditional and classic country music as a mainstream genre.
In 1984, George Strait was atop the charts with "Let's Fall To Pieces Together", his fifth Number One hit.
