Tuesday, January 15, 2013

January 16 in Country Music History

In 1923, Roy Lanham, of the Sons of the Pioneers, was born. 

In 1944, Jim Stafford, singer and songwriter, was born in Eloise, Florida.  

In 1946, Ronnie Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina.  He is one of the most prolific Number One producers in the country music genre.  Thanks to Elvis Presley and Charlie Pride, we have been blessed by the talents of this great performer.

In 1946, Ruby Falls was born in Jackson, Tennessee.  She was the most successful black female country singer as of the posting of this article.

In 1982, Ronnie Milsap was at Number One on the charts with "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World".

In 1988, Dan Seals was atop the charts with "One Friend".

In 1993, Garth Brooks topped the country charts with "Somewhere Other Than The Night".