March 20 in Country Music History

In 1937, hitmaker and great guitarist Jerry Reed was born.

In 1937, Canada's Country Gentleman, Tommy Hunter, was born. He had a twenty seven year run on Canadian television with "The Tommy Hunter Show", and had one of the first shows on CMT.

In 1939, cowboy singing great Don Edwards was born in New Jersey???? 

In 1946, Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky was born.

In 1954, guitarist Jim Seales of Shenandoah was born.

In 1965, Buck Owens had a "Tiger By The Tail" and a number one hit on the charts.

In 1976, "Faster Horses(The Cowboy and the Poet) went to Number One for Tom T. Hall.

In 1982, Charlie Pride was high on the "Mountain of Love" with the number one hit of the same name.

In 1988, "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star" returned Merle Haggard to the top of the charts. I believe that Norman Hamlet either wrote or co-wrote this song.

In 1993,"Heartland" went to Number One for George Strait. It would be an accomplishment that he has only accomplished sixty times, and he still is putting out great music, today.