In 1958, Tanya Tucker was born in Seminole, Texas, though she was raised in Wilcox, Arizona. She has had many charted hits, including ten Number Ones, and probably should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1970, Johnny Cash was atop the charts with the Kris Kristofferson penned "Sunday Morning Coming Down".
In 1977, guitarist/singer/songwriter Merle Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though he was known primarily for his guitar picking ability, he also wrote some great songs, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Dark As A Dungeon".
In 1981, it was "Party Time" for T.G. Shepard who was celebrating for the success of his Number One Hit by that name.
In 1983, Little Jimmie Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1988, Loretta Lynn and Roy Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Roseanne Cash owned the top single on the charts, "The Way We Make A Broken Heart".
