In 1937, Ray "Eyepatch" Sawyer, of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, was born in Chickasaw, Alabama, not far from the base of operations for the TTCB gang. Although much more successful as a pop band, they charted ten records on the country side of life.
In 1939, acclaimed Bluegrass bandleader Del McCoury was born in York, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and one of the most beloved bluegrass musicians and singers in the world.
In 1975, Mickey Gilley was at Number One with his version of "City Lights".
In 1986, The Forester Sisters held the Number One spot with "Just In Case".
In 1992, Doug Stone was atop the charts with a real country song, "A Jukebox With A Country Song". It held that position for two weeks.
