In 1911, legendary guitarist Mose Rager was born. It was he who taught thumbpicking to Merle Travis.
In 1931, legendary guitarist and songwriter Thumbs Carlisle was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He is known for his unique way of playing the guitar, sitting with his guitar in his lap, and fretting with his thumbs and fingers.
In
1936, singer-songwriter Warner Mack (MacPherson) was born in Nashville,
Tennessee. He wrote "Is It Wrong For Loving You" at the age of 13, and
"The Bridge Washed Out" was his first number one, and it happened after
he was almost killed in a tragic accident.
In 1941, Sonny Throckmorton was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
In 1942, Leon Russell was born in Lawton, Oklahoma.
In 1947, Emmy Lou Harris was born in Birmingham, Alabama.
In 1949, "Candy Kisses", by George Morgan, was atop the charts for one of its three weeks as a Number One pick.
In 1962, singer/songwriter Billy Dean was born in Quincy, Florida.
In 1977, Kenny Rogers hit Number One with "Lucille", produced by Larry Butler. It stayed there for two weeks, and was the song that vaulted Kenny Rogers to superstardom.
In 1983, the Bellamy Brothers scored a Number One with "When I'm Away From You".
In 1988, Reba McEntire was atop the charts with "Love Will Find Its Way To You".
In 1994, a country pop group, Little Texas had a number one with "My Love". It stayed there for two weeks.
