Friday, November 2, 2012

November 3 in Country Music History

In 1915, John Maddox, of Maddox Brothers and Rose, was born in Boaz, Alabama.

In 1951, Peewee King was at the top of the charts with "Slow Poke".  This great song stayed there for fifteen weeks.

In 1979, "You Decorated My Life", sung by Kenny Rogers, began a two week stint at the top of the charts. Kenny Rogers has been to the top of the charts twenty times, and should be in the Hall of Fame.

In 1984, "City of New Orleans", written by Steve Goodman, was carried to the Number One spot on the charts with a great performance by Willie Nelson.  It was the fifteenth time the voice of the Outlaw had taken a song to the top of the charts.  Willie Nelson is truly one of the greatest singers, songwriter, entertainers, musicians, AND characters in the history of country music.

In 1990, Reba McEntire was atop the charts with "You Lie".