In 1911, Tommy Duncan was born in Hillsboro, Texas. He was one of the greatest Western Swing singers, and was linked to Bob Wills Playboys as lead vocalist for many year. His talents ranged from singer and songwriter, to entertainer, actor, and musician, being adept on the piano, guitar and bass. His songwriting credits include those with his part on composing "San Antonio Rose", "New Spanish Two Step", "Stay A Little Longer", "Cotton-Eyed Joe", "Sally Goodin", and "Bubbles In My Beer".
In 1933, Goldie Hill was born in Karnes City, Texas. Born into a family of poor but talented and musically inclined farmers, she became a member of the Louisiana Hayride when she was young, and took her Number One record, "I Let The Stars Get In My Eyes" to Nashville, where she married singer Carl Smith, and retired to the farm they owned.
In 1946, Naomi Judd was born in Ashland, Kentucky.
In 1975, "Ruby, Baby", by Crash Craddock, was the Number One song on the country charts.
In 1986, Kenny Rogers was atop the charts with "Morning Desire".
In 2004, songwriting great Max D. Barnes passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. He was famous for his contributions to many of the hits of Vern Gosdin, Conway Twitty, and Keith Whitley, as well as many other great artists.
