In 1937, Buddy Emmons, one of the great steel guitarists of our time, was born in Mishawaka, Indiana. He has been associated with many of the great records in country music, AND with the artists, such as Jimmie Dickens, Ernest Tubb, and Ray Price, among others.
In 1955, Cheryl White, of the Whites, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. As a member of the Whites, she is best known for their membership on the Grand Ole Opry, and their contributions to the soundtrack album of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
In 1955, Richard Young, of the Kentucky Headhunters, was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. He is a vocalist and rhythm guitarist with the group, and one of the original members.
In 1968, Nashville recording star Tracey Lawrence was born in Atlanta, Georgia. To date, he has earned eight Number One records, and many more Top Tens. He is one of the more underrated performers in Nashville.
In 1973, Tom T. Hall was at Number One with "(Old Dogs-Children and)Watermelon Wine".
In 1979, Crystal Gayle was atop the charts for two weeks with "Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For".
In 2003, broadcast executive, and former radio personality, Mike Oatman passed away after a long battle with cancer. Mike and I became acquainted in 1997 at the radio seminar in Nashville, and I was impressed that one who had done so well in life could be so down to earth, and have so much common sense.
