In 1927, Don Reno, of Reno and Smiley, was born in Buffalo, South Carolina. A member of the International Bluegrass Hall Of Fame, he was a great bluegrass singer, songwriter,and banjo player.
In 1946, singer/songwriter Ava Aldridge was born. In country music, she is most famous for her songwriting credits on "Treat Her Right", by Sawyer Brown.
In 1953, after his death, Hank Williams' "Kaw-liga" was at Number One on the charts.
In 1958, Mary Chapin Carpenter, singer, songwriter, and musician, was born in Princeton, New Jersey. From 1989 until 1996, she was a regular on the Country Music charts. She had one Number One and several Top Tens.
In 1976, Waylon and Willie hit Number One with "Good Hearted Woman".
In 1981, Mel Tillis topped the charts with "Southern Rains".
In 1981, Boxcar Willie joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1987, Crystal Gayle was atop the charts with "Straight To The Heart".
