Thursday, November 8, 2012

November 9 in Country Music History

In 1895, George D. Hay was born in Attica, Indiana.  He was the founder and announcer on the original WSM radio show, the Grand Ole Opry.  He is a Hall of Fame member.

In 1910, Curly Fox, of Curly Fox and Texas Ruby, was born in Graysville, Tennessee.

In 1959, Faron Young was atop the charts with "Country Girl".

In 1968, Marty Robbins began two weeks at the top of the charts with "I Walk Alone".

In 1974, Dolly Parton was credited with a Number One hit for "Love Is Like A Butterfly".

In 1985, "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down" went Number One for Alabama.

In 1991, "Someday" was a great day as Alan Jackson was again at the top of the charts.