In 1968, Tammy Wynette went to Number One with her most famous recording, "Stand By Your Man".
In 1969, Country and Western singer/songwriter/performer/bandleader Spade Cooley had a heart attack and died after his appearance during a seventy two hour furlough in Oakland, California. He was incarcerated for killing and torturing his wife. More on that right here: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6948
In 1974, Loretta Lynn was atop the charts with "Trouble In Paradise".
In 1982, Reverend Grady Nutt, most famous for his years on Hee Haw, was killed in Vinemont, Alabama in a plane crash.
In 1985, Gary Morris scored a chart topper with "I'll Never Stop Loving You".
In 1992, the King of Country Music passed away in his sleep from the effects of congestive heart failure. Roy Acuff will forever remain the king of real country in our hearts, and NOBODY will ever take his place, simply because he remained true to those who made him a star, real traditional and classic country fans. He was buried, in accordance with his wishes, approximately eight hours after his death in Springhill Cemetery in Nashville, not far from the resting places of many other Opry and country stars. Click on the link to see more about him: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1435
In 1996, Deana Carter began a two week run at the top of the charts with "Strawberry Wine".
In 1999, Giant Records released Keith Harling's second album, "Bring It On". Harling is, and always will be one of our favorite artists here at the Homestead.
