Thursday, September 13, 2012

September 17 in Country Music History

In 1923, Hiriam King Williams was born in a log cabin in Mt. Olive, Alabama.  The whole world called him HANK!!!!

In 1952, Steve Sanders, of the Oak Ridge Boys, was born in Richland, Georgia.

In 1960, Loretta Lynn debuted on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1983, "Night Games" by Charley Pride was atop the charts.

In 1988, "Joe Knows How To Live" was at the Number One spot for singer Eddie Raven.

In 2014, one of the biggest fans of Hank Williams passed away from the effects of a heart attack. George Hamilton IV was most famous for his hits, "A Rose and a Baby Ruth", and "Abilene", and his love of Hank Williams music.  He was also well known for his Christian beliefs.