Wednesday, September 5, 2012

September 6 in Country Music History

In 1939, David Allan Coe, singer/songwriter/guitarist was born in Akron, Ohio.

In 1942, Mel McDaniel was born in Checotah, Oklahoma.

In 1952, "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" began a fourteen week stretch at the top of the charts for Hiriam King Williams.  The whole world knew him as Hank.

In 1957, the artist we all know as "Sylvia" was born in Kokomo, Indiana.

In 1958, King of the Redneck Jokes Jeff Foxworthy was born in Hapeville, Georgia.  Hey, Jeff, you might be a redneck if you are from Hapeville, Georgia.

In 1963, Mark Chesnutt was born in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1975, "Feelin's" was Number One for Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty.

In 1980, Johnny Lee was "Lookin' For Love" in all the right places, at the top of the Country Music charts.

In 1984, Ernest Tubb passed away from the effects of lung disease.

In 1986, "Desperado Love" was atop the charts for Conway Twitty.  One of our favorites here at TTCB.

In 1988, Singer/Songwriter/Musician Autry Inman passed away.

In 1997, Roy Huskey, Jr, session musician and great bassists, passed away from the effects of cancer.