February 26 in Country Music History

In 1926, Billy Jack Wills was born. The youngest brother of Bob Wills was an underrated swing bandleader.

In 1932, Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas. He charted fourteen Number One records on the country charts, another thirty seven Top Tens, and one hundred thirty five total charted singles. He was the real deal.

In 1955, Charlie and Ira, The Louvin Brothers, made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1955, Webb Pierce went to Number One with "In The Jailhouse Now". It held the top position for twenty one weeks.

In 1976, Willie Nelson won a Grammy for "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain". 

In 1977, Tom Jones was at Number One with "Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow".

In 1983, Charlie Pride went to Number One with "Why Baby Why".