In 1919, Louis Innis, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and publishing executive, was born in Seymour, Indiana.
In 1942, Mac Davis, singer and songwriter, was born in Lubbock, Texas. Mac was best known as the writer of several of the last of Elvis Presley's great hits, including "In The Ghetto", "A Little Less Conversation", and "Memories", though he also had as many as thirty hits on the country charts, with the best received being the Number Two "Hooked On Music", and also visited the pop charts many times. He also worked in movies and hosted his own network TV variety show.
In 1947, Jimmy Ibbotson, of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During his time with the band, they charted thirty times, including three Number Ones, and another thirteen Top Tens.
In 1950, Red Foley was enjoying Number One Success with "Chattanooga Shoe-Shine Boy", as it spent thirteen weeks at the top of the charts.
In 1970, Howard Staton Watts, also known as Cedric Rainwater, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. This talented bass player is a member of the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame, and was also a member of some of the biggest country bands of his time, including the Drifting Cowboys. He did double duty as a comedian on many shows. For a peek at an interesting personality, click on the link: http://www.bluegrass-museum.org/general/zbioHowardWatts.php
In 1978, Ronnie Milsap was atop the charts with "What A Difference You've Made In My Life".
In 1984, "In My Eyes" was at Number One for John Conlee.
In 1989, Rodney Crowell was again at the top of the charts with "She's Crazy For Leavin'".
