In 1935, Kendall L. Hayes, singer and songwriter of the top charting country record of all time, "Walk On By" most famously performed by Leroy Van Dyke, was born in Perryville, Kentucky. That great hit was recorded by no less than one hundred fifty acts, and was awarded that top billing in Billboard's 100th anniversary edition published in 1994.
In 1973, Ray Price was atop the charts with his version of "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me".
In 1979, T.G.Shepard was at Number One on the charts with "Last Cheater's Waltz".
In 1984, The Oak Ridge Boys had the most popular country record with "Everyday".
In 1990, Garth Brooks was thanking his "Friends In Low Places" for their support as his record climbed to Number One on the charts.
In 1990, on the same day that his career single was riding high on the charts, Garth Brooks joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1996, singer/songwriter Ted Daffan passed away in Houston, Texas. He was most famous for his writing and singing of "Born To Lose", and was also a well to do executive in the music business through his association with Hank Snow.
