March 7 in Country Music History

In 1944, Townes Van Zandt was born. He was a Texas folk country singer who also was also known as a really good songwriter.  He is best remembered as the writer of "Pancho and Lefty", a Number One for Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson in 1983. 

In 1963, Jack Anglin, of Johnny and Jack, was killed on his way to a memorial service for Patsy Cline. Jack Anglin was Johnny Wright's brother-in-law, and the other half of the duo Johnnie and Jack, that also included Johnnie Wright.

In 1964, Lefty Frizzell's "Saginaw Michigan" began a four week run at the top of the charts.  It would be the last of six Number One for this Hall of Fame member.


In 1981, The Bellamy Brothers were at Number One as they asked the musical question: "Do You Love As Good As You Look?"

In 1987, Lee Greenwood was again on top of the charts with "Mornin' Ride".  It would be the last of seven trips to the top of the charts for him. 

In 2000, Pee Wee King passed away. King wrote the "Tennessee Waltz" and "Slow Poke" and was famous for his Golden West Cowboys, that at one time included stars such as Redd Stewart and Eddie Arnold.