Monday, January 28, 2013

January 29 in Country Music History

In 1952, "Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way", by Carl Smith, and "Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)" were battling it out for control of the Country Music charts.  

In 1955, Hank Snow was atop the charts with "Let Me Go, Lover!". 

In 1956, "Sixteen Tons", by Tennessee Ernie Ford, was amidst a ten week run at the top of the charts.  This great hit was written by Merle Travis.  

In 1977, Ronnie Milsap was at the top of the charts with "Let My Love Be Your Pillow". 

In 1983, Mickey Gilley had the Number One hit in America with "Talk To Me". 

In 1994, Clay Walker was on top of the charts with "Live Until I Die".