In 1917, Wally Fowler was born in Adairsville, Georgia. He was an American Southern gospel music singer, manager, and music promoter and businessman who founded the Oak Ridge Boys, and who made all night gospel sings a common thing. He is probably THE single most important person in Southern Gospel music history.
In 1918, our friend, and former "neighbor", Hank Locklin, was born in McClellan, Florida. He was a gifted Irish tenor who became a country music superstar before that word was in vogue. He charted thirty three times on the country charts, with two of them being "Let Me Be The One" and "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" going to Number One on the charts, with the latter occupying that position for fourteen weeks. He had eight more Top Ten records, and was famous for his long membership with the Grand Ole Opry, and the fact that he never had to change keys, even though his songs were notoriously high pitched. Hank is buried right down the road from the Ranch House, and we often and check his resting place. He was a real pioneer, and should be in the Hall of Fame.
In 1927, the lady who became Mrs. Earl Scruggs, Louise Certain was born in Grant, Tennessee. She was a pioneer in the booking, management, and promoting fields, as she took control of her husband's career, and did a great job of it.
In 1964, "B.J. The D.J." became a Number One record for Stonewall Jackson.
In 1969, Jack Greene soared to the top of the charts for two weeks with "Until My Dreams Come True".
In 1975, T.G.Shepard was at the top of the charts with "Devil In The Bottle".
In 1986, the duo of Crystal Gayle and Gary Morris went to the top of the charts with "Makin' Up For Lost Time(The Dallas Lovers' Song)".
In 1992, Garth Brooks began a four week run at the top of the charts with "What She's Doing Now".
