Tuesday, November 6, 2012

November 7 in Country Music History

In 1914, country comedian Archie Campbell was born in Bulls Gap, Kentucky.

In 1960, A.P. Carter, of the First Family of Country Music, The Carter Family, passed away in Kingsport, Tennessee.

In 1970, Charley Pride was atop the charts with "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me".

In 1981, The Oak Ridge boys were at Number One with "Fancy Free", a favorite of ours at this institution.

In 1987, George Strait was credited with another Number One, "Am I Blue".