In 1911, The Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, was born in Rosine, Kentucky.
In 1944, "Soldier's Last Letter" by Ernest Tubb was in the middle of a four week run at the top of the charts.
In 1947, Tex Williams was in the midst of a SIXTEEN week run at the top of the charts with "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! That Cigarette".
In 1950, "I'm Movin' On" by Hank Snow was the most popular song in America.
In 1952, "Jambalaya (On The Bayou) was in a fourteen week stay at the top of the charts.
In 1955, Webb Pierce was enjoying the twelve week chart topping success of "I Don't Care".
In 1956, Johnny Cash became a real force on the charts as he enjoyed six weeks at the top of the charts with "I Walk The Line".
In 1986, Reba McEntire was atop the charts with "Little Rock".
