In 1905, singer/songwriter Albert Brumley was born near Spiro, Oklahoma. He has written many folk and Gospel songs, including "I'll Fly Away", and "Jesus Hold My Hand", both probably best performed by the late Vern Gosdin. His son Tom Brumley was also a huge force in country music, as he was a member of the best of the Buckaroos, who backed Buck Owens.
In 1937, Sonny Osborne, of the Osborne Brothers, was born in Hyden, Kentucky. The biggest hit they ever had was "Rocky Top", although they had many other bluegrass standards, including "Ruby Are You Mad".
In 1938, DJ and publisher Charlie Monk was born in Noma, Florida. He worked at Monsanto in the Pensacola area, and went to LA where he was told that he wasn't needed, due to his Lower Alabama accent. He was told that one Elvis was enough, or something to that effect.
In 1977, the founder of Takinthecountryback was born in Florida. She has since graduated with honors as a dual major in English and Education, and has also received her juris doctorate with many honors from Faukner University's Jones School of Law. Erin Burris is now the wife of John Berg, and is the mother of the greatest granddaughter in the world. <3 <3 <3
In 1983, "Islands In The Stream" began a two week run at the top of the charts for its performers, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
In 1988, The Oak Ridge Boys, with Steve Sanders as baritone, replacing William Lee Golden, went to Number One on the charts with "Gonna Take A Lotta River".
In 1992, Fred Maddox, of the Maddox Brothers and Rose, passed away.
In 1994, Alan Jackson was atop the charts with "Livin' On Love".
