In 1949, Tennessee Ernie Ford began a four week stint at the top of the charts with "Mule Train".
In 1951, country singer Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas. He has had a great career, despite the drugs, the alcohol, and the trouble with the law he has had. His first fifteen singles were all Top Tens, with six of them occupying the top spot on the charts. He was successful, even later, and charted forty five records in all in his recording career, which is not over yet.
In 1982, Jimmy Riddle, passed away in Nashville. You may know him best for his role on Hee Haw, in which he eefs to the hambone of Jackie Phelps, but he was a very talented instrumentalist and performer, having starred with the Smokey Mountain Boys as a harmonica, piano, and accordion player. He also was a mainstay on Boxcar Willie's touring band.
In 1983, Janie Fricke was at the top of the charts with "Tell Me A Lie".
In 1988, George Strait was atop the charts with his version of "If You Ain't Lovin'(You Ain't Livin')".
In 1994, John Michael Montgomery was on the top of the charts with "If You've Got Love".
In 1996, Faron Young died from a self inflicted gunshot a day after he pulled the trigger.
