Wednesday, November 7, 2012

November 8 in Country Music History

In 1908, Scotty Wiseman, of Lulu Belle and Scotty, was born in Ingalls, North Carolina.

In 1922, Patty Page was born in Claremore, Oklahoma.

In 1931, music executive Harold Shedd was born in Bremen, Georgia.  He is best known for the production of acts including Alabama, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, and Mel Tillis.

In 1969, Conway Twitty was atop the charts with "To See My Angel Cry".

In 1975, John Denver was at Number One with "I'm Sorry", which, in retrospect, is so much more country than almost anything on mainstream radio today.

In 1980, Willie Nelson was "On The Road Again" to another Number One song of the same title.

In 1986, Randy Travis was at Number One while, and with, "Diggin' Up Bones".