In 1929, Stoney Edwards was born in Seminole County, Oklahoma. He was one of the first black entertainers who had a significant impact on the Country Music charts.
In 1940, country singer and recording artist Johnny Carver was born in Jackson, Mississippi.
In 1945, "Sioux City Sue", by Dick Thomas, and "Shame On You", by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra with Red Foley, shared the top spot on the Country Music Charts.
In 1973, "The Most Beautiful Girl", by Charlie Rich, began a three week run at the top of the charts. It was also a Number One on the pop charts for two weeks.
In 1984, "You Could've Heard A Heart Break", by Johnny Lee, was the Number One country song in the US.
In 1990, "Come Next Monday", by K.T. Oslin went to the top of the charts for a two week stay.
In 2003, Teddy Wilburn, of the Wilburn brothers, passed away. Not only were he, Doyle, and their other two brothers great singers and entertainers, but they were real movers and shakers in the country music business itself.
