Tuesday, September 4, 2012

September 5 in Country Music History

In 1970, Curley Williams, singer/songwriter/fiddler, passed away in Montgomery, Alabama.  He was a member of the Georgia Peach Pickers, and had a pretty decent career in radio and recording.  He is probably most remembered for a song he reputedly wrote in an hour at a Dothan, Alabama radio station, "Half As Much", which was a big hit for Hank Williams, often mistakenly credited to Hank's songwriting credits.

In 1970, "All For The Love Of Sunshine" became a Number One hit for Hank Williams, Jr with the Mike Curb Congregation.

In 1987, the Buddy Killen produced country rock group Exile was at Number One with "She's Too Good To Be True".

In 1992, Vince Gill was atop the charts with his monster hit, "I Still Believe In You".