In 1931, the multi-talented Harold Morrison was born in Highlonesome, Missouri. He was proficient at the banjo, guitar, steel guitar, dobro, and was also known for his comedic prowess. He toured with the Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright show, and was a regular on The Wilburn Brothers Show.
In 1934, songwriter Melvin Endsley was born in Drasco, Arkansas. Though he had over four hundred songs that were recorded, he will forever be linked to the biggest one of those, "Singing The Blues".
In 1937, the artist we know as Jeannie Pruett was born in Pell City, Alabama. She will forever be remembered for her hit, "Satin Sheets", which is one of the greatest country hits of all time. She is also known for her many years working at Opryland and her prowess in the kitchen.
In 1938, the artist known to country fans as Pretty Little Miss Norma Jean, who costarred on the Porter Wagoner Show for years, was born in Wellston, Oklahoma. Though she had two hits that charted higher, "Go Cat Go", and "I Wouldn't Buy A Used Car From Him", her most remembered hit will probably be "Let's Go All The Way".
In 1940, Jerry Bradley, son of Owen Bradley, was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been the head of RCA records, between Chet Atkins and Joe Galante, and was responsible for the first platinum record in the country music industry, "Wanted! The Outlaw", which featured Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser.
In 1971, Johnny Cash was atop the charts with "Flesh And Blood".
In 1972, Tammy Cochran was born in Austinburg, Ohio. She will be remembered for her hit, "Angels In Waiting", though it was more of a pop sound than a country sound.
In 1982, "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)" became a Number One for Juice Newton.
In 1988, Kathy Mattea was atop the charts with "Going Gone".
In 1994, Ott Devine, known for his role as manager of the Grand Ole Opry, passed away. He managed the Opry for several years, and was known for his ability to spot good acts.
