In 1955, Kathy Forester, of the Forester Sisters, was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
In 1957, Patty Loveless was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. She is a distant cousin to Loretta Lynn. She has been a visitor to the country charts over forty times, with at least five Number One records to her credit, plus many awards. She is one of the most talented females in country music, having a great voice, and the ability to harmonize, which she does often when with other similarly talented folks such as Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs.
In 1966, Deanna Carter, who had the smash album "Did I Shave My Legs For This", was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Though she has not seen much success since this album, she did sell over five million of these albums. Her dad was the late, great Fred Carter, Jr., one of the best guitar players in the world. (Incidentally, I have a copy of this album that she gave me at a performance in Nashville at a djs seminar.)
In 1969, Johnny Cash began a six week run at the top of the charts with "Daddy Sang Bass".
In 1975, George Jones again visited the top spot on the charts with "The Door".
In 1992, Collin Raye was atop the charts with "Love, Me". It stayed there for three weeks.
In 2004, Southern Gospel pioneer Jake Hess died from a heart attack in Opelika, Alabama. His name is synonymous with the Statesmen Quartet and the Imperial. both being some of the most popular gospel groups in their times. He was also a featured performer on many of the Gaither albums and concerts.
