Saturday, February 9, 2013

February 10 in Country Music History

In 1951, Eddy Arnold was enjoying chart topping success with "There's Been A Change In Me".  It occupied the top spot for eleven weeks.  

In 1960, multi-talented Lionel Cartwright was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia.  He placed twelve hits on the country charts, even hitting Number One.  He is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, mandolin player, and fiddle player, and has scored work for TV and movie projects.

In 1979, Eddie Rabbitt began a three week run at the top of the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose", from the Clint Eastwood movie of the same name.  

In 1986, legendary record producer Arthur E. Satherly passed away.  He was the man at Columbia in the days of Ralph Peer at RCA Victor.  

In 1990, Alabama was atop the charts with "Southern Star". 

In 1995, Kendall Hayes, songwriter, passed away.  He was the songwriter of record on "Walk On By".