In 1913, Cedric Watts was born in Monticello, Florida. He was once the bassist for Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboy Band.
In 1957, Lorianne Crook, radio and tv personality, was born in Wichita, Kansas.
In 1966, Buck Owens began a seven week run at the top of the charts with "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line".
In 1972, Faron Young started a two week run at Number One with "It's Four In The Morning". He charted almost ninety hits, and this would be the last of his five Number Ones.
In 1977, Elvis Presley was atop the charts with "Moody Blue".
In 1983, the duo of T.G.Shepard and Karen Brooks was at Number One on the charts with "Faking Love".
In 1992, Country Music Personality Biff Collie passed away in Brentwood, Tennessee. He died after a career as a world renown deejay, promoter, booking agent, and stage manager.
In 1998, Grandpa Jones died as the result of a series of strokes. He was one of the most famous of the Opry stars, and was famous for his abilities as a banjo player, singer, and comedian. He even had a Top Ten in 1962 with "'T' For Texas". He was a Grand Ole Opry member for fifty two years, and was a Hee Haw star from the start to the end of that fine show. We miss him.
