Wednesday, April 17, 2013

April 18 in Country Music History

In 1936, Milton Brown passed away from injuries sustained in a car wreck.  He is credited as being one of the co-founders of Western Swing music. 

In 1949, Kyle Lehning, producer, was born in Cairo, Illinois.  He has worked with many of the top acts in country music, including George Jones, but, as the producer of record on the majority of Randy Travis' albums, he has certainly proved himself to be one of the best. 

In 1970, Charley Pride began the first of two weeks at Number one with the Dave Kirby penned "Is Anybody Going To San Antone?"

In 1981, Alabama went to the top of the charts with "Old Flame", one of their best singles of all time. 

In 1987, The Bellamy Brothers were atop the charts with "Kids Of The Baby Boom". 

In 1992, Pensacola, Florida native Aaron Tippin began a three week run at the top of the charts with "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With The Radio".