Tuesday, February 5, 2013

February 6 in Country Music History

In 1971, "Joshua" went to the top of the charts for Dolly Parton.

In 1982, "Lonely Nights" became a Number One for Mickey Gilley.

In 1988, "Wheels" was atop the charts for Restless Heart.

In 1993, TTCB friend Doug Stone was atop the charts with "Too Busy Being In Love". 

In 2005, everybody's friend, Merle Kilgore, died in Mexico of a heart attack while undergoing cancer treatment.  He was a great singer, songwriter, and executive director of Hank Jr.'s affairs.  He was co-writer of "Wolverton Mountain" and "Ring Of Fire", in addition to "Let Somebody Else Drive".  We do miss our friend.