In 1914, The Texas Troubadour, Ernest Tubb, was born in Crisp, Texas. After the great success of his "Walkin' The Floor Over You", he became the first in a line of many true honky-tonk singers. He was given a helping hand by Carrie Rodgers, widow of Jimmie Rodgers, who donated a guitar to the cause, and helped him along as he tried to further his career within the height of the depression. He became known for many firsts in his career, and was always willing to give a helping hand to young, talented artists.
In 1939, songwriting great Red Lane was born in Zona, Louisiana.
In 1963, Travis Tritt was born in Hiram, Georgia. As far as I am concerned, he is one of the best with his voice, guitar, and even the banjo, and has been caught in the fallout as the Nashville establishment has gradually kicked good country music to the side. He also is one who shares my ultra-Conservative political tendencies, which have been formulated through a life that has had its shares of ups and downs. He has had five Number One hits, and around twenty Top Tens. Among his awards are two Grammys, when those awards actually meant something.
In 1970, Danni Leigh was born in Strasburg, Virginia. She is a country singer who, had she been handled correctly, probably would have been a big star, as she had the looks, the personna, and the basic musical ability required for stardom. I believe that several of her biggest fans still come to this page, and Ms. Erin formerly did website work for her in the past.
In 1974, Bill Anderson was atop the charts with "World Of Make Believe".
In 1980, The Oak Ridge Boys were at Number One with "Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight".
In 1985, Conway Twitty was enjoying another chart-topper with "Ain't She Somethin Else".
In 1991, Mark Chesnutt began a two week run atop the charts with "Brother Jukebox".
