In 1932, Stonewall Jackson, who is a descendant AND true namesake of the great Southern general, was born in Tabor City, North Carolina. He was a very popular recording artist in the 50s and 60s, and was a member of the Opry before he had signed a record deal. He charted forty four times in his career, and had a couple of monster hits that went to Number One.
In 1941, singer/songwriter Guy Clark was born in Monahans, Texas. Though he is a talented performer, and builds his own guitars, he is best known for the many hit songs he has written for others, many of them Number Ones.
In 1954, Webb Pierce wanted "More And More", and got it, as his hit single by that name was amid a ten week stint at the top of the Charts.
In 1971, Sonny James was atop the charts with "Here Comes Honey Again".
In 1976, Merle Haggard was at the top spot on the charts with his version of an old Western tune, "Cherokee Maiden", written by Cindy Walker.
In 1982, Charlie Pride found it to be so good at the top of the charts with "You're So Good When You're Bad".
In 1993, Reba McEntire was enjoying a week at the top of the charts with "Does He Love You", which also featured Linda Davis.
