In 1953, Deborah Allen was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a great songwriter who has also had some well received songs as a singer. Her biggest hits as a singer include "Baby I Lied" and "I've Been Wrong Before".
In 1958, probably the most important person in Country Music in the New Millennium, Marty Stuart, was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He does everything he can to preserve the roots of country music.
In 1963, Eddie Montgomery, of Montgomery-Gentry, was born in Danville, Kentucky.
In 1967, Leon Ashley was atop the charts with "Laura What's He Got That I Ain't Got".
In 1965, my good friend, and great singer/songwriter/musician/entertainer, Daron Norwood, was born in Lubbock, Texas.
In 1972, Mel Tillis took "I Ain't Never" to the top of the charts, about thirteen years after Webb Pierce stayed at Number Two for nine weeks. Mel wrote the song.
In 1977, Mary Ford, wife of Les Paul, and singer and guitarist, passed away from complications of diabetes.
In 1978, Dolly Parton topped the charts with "Heartbreaker".
In 1989, The Judds were atop the charts with "Let Me Tell You About Love".
In 1992, George Jones and Frances Preston were inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.
