Iin 1891, A.P. Carter, the leader of the Carter Family, First Family of Country Music, was born in Maces Spring Virginia. As a member of the group, who along with Jimmie Rodgers, attained country music immortality in Ralph Peer's legendary recording sessions in Bristol, Tennessee, known as the Bristol Sessions.
In 1902, Nudie Cohn, tailor to the stars, was born in the Ukraine. Tex Williams invested a little money with Nudie, and it hastened Nudie's entry into the market for clothing for performers, especially those in country music. Porter Wagoner was offered a free suit in 1962, and boasted that he had between fifty and sixty in his closet at one time.
In 1928, Ernie Ashworth was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is best remembered for his monster hit, "Talk Back Trembling Lips".
In 1928, country singer Jerry Wallace was born in Guilford, Missouri. Though he never had a Number One, he had a very successful recording career.
In 1944, Hank and Audrey Williams were married in River Falls, Alabama, just outside of Andalusia, Alabama.
In 1945, Bob Wills started a three week run at the top of the charts with "Silver Dew On The Blue Grass Tonight".
In 1973, Charley Pride assumed the top spot on the charts with "Amazing Love".
In 1973, Skeeter Davis missed a performance at the Grand Ole Opry due to suspension because of events the prior Saturday in Nashville AND on the Opry stage. She basically was suspended for standing up for her Christian beliefs, and the Opry reacted in a hypocritical way.
In 1979, Conway Twitty celebrated the Christmas season with another Number One, "Happy Birthday Darlin'".
Iin 1984, Anne Murray, with an assist by Dave Loggins, was at Number One on the charts with "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do".
