In 1927, Helen Carter of the Carter Sisters was born in Maces Springs, Virginia.
In 1931, George Jones, also known as the Possum, and one of the greatest, if not THE greatest country stylist, was born in Saratoga, Texas.
In 1958, comedian Rod Brasfield died in Martin, Tennessee. The Hoenwald Flash died from the effects of a heart problem and alcohol abuse.
In 1981, "Older Women" was the subject of a Number One hit by Ronnie McDowell.
In 1987, Ronnie Milsap and Kenny Rogers made it to the top of the chart with their collaboration, "Make No Mistake She's Mine".
In 2003, Johnny Cash passed away while being treated in Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
