In 1939, songwriter Frank Dycus was born in Hardmoney, Kentucky. He will be remembered by me for his work with my songwriting heroes, Dean Dillon and Billy Yates on some of the songs they wrote with him. Among this great collection of songs that this late songwriter penned or co-wrote are "Unwound", "Marina Del Ray", "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", and "I'm Gonna Get A Life".
In 1967, Gary Allan was born in La Mirada, California. He has had many hit records, and is probably most famous for the hit, "Smoke Rings In The Dark", and the green suit that he wore in the video promoting that song.
In 1981, Johnny Lee was atop the charts with "Bet Your Heart On Me".
In 1987, Ricky Van Shelton took "Somebody Lied" to the top of the charts.
In 1987, country and gospel artist Molly O'Day passed away after an extended battle with cancer.
In 1992, George Strait started a two week stint at the top of the charts with "I Cross My Heart".
In 1996, Wilf Carter, also known as Montana Slim, passed away. He was a Canadian singer, songwriter, yodeler and guitarist, and was considered to be Canada's first country music star.
