In 1901, David Stone was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was one of the great announcers of the Grand Ole Opry, and a great promoter as well.
In 1933, piano virtuoso Floyd Cramer was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Although he did many recording sessions, he is most famous for his performance of "Last Date".
In 1939, Ruby Wright, singer/songwriter, and daughter of Johnny Wright and Kitty Wells, was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 1939, songwriting wizard Dallas Frazier was born in Spiro, Oklahoma. A few of the tunes he has been associated with are "There Goes My Everything", "Ain't Had No Lovin'", "If My Heart Had Windows", "All I Have To Offer You Is Me", "Elvira", "Fourteen Carat Mind", "What's Your Mama's Name, Child?", "(I'm So) Afraid Of Losing You Again", and "Beneath Still Waters". WOW!
In 1942, Lee Greenwood was born in Los Angeles, California. He is one of the best vocalists that has ever graced a Country Music stage, and has many hits to his credit, including his signature tune, "God Bless The USA".
In 1945, Wesley Tuttle was at Number One on the charts with "With Tears In My Eyes".
In 1949, Jack Daniels, formerly of Highway 101, was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma.
In 1962, Bill Anderson was atop the charts with "Mama Sang A Song".
In 1973, George Jones and Tammy Wynette were enjoying success at the top of the charts with "We're Gonna Hold On".
In 1984, Alabama was atop the charts with "If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band".
