In 1912, Minnie Pearl was born in Centerville, Tennessee, close to Grinder's Switch. She was the most successful of female comedians on the Opry, and was known also for her great personality and stature as a lady off the stage.
In 1958, Mark Miller, of Sawyer Brown, was born in Dayton Ohio.
In 1969, Tammy Wynette was atop the charts with "The Ways To Love A Man".
In 1970, Chely Wright was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
In 1975, Tanya Tucker went to Number One with "San Antonio Stroll".
In 1984, Johnnie Lee Wills, musician, bandleader, and brother to three more Wills brothers, including Bob, passed away.
In 1986, Crystal Gayle again had a Number One record with her version of "Cry".
In 1992, Roger Miller passed away after a battle with cancer.
In 1997, Tim McGraw went to Number One with "Everywhere".
