April 22 in Country Music History

In 1936, Glen Campbell was born in Delight, Arkansas.  Not only one of the best guitar players on the planet, without being able to read music, but also one who visited the country charts an astounding seventy five times.  Twenty six times he had Top Tens, with five of them being Number One records. 

In 1945, Cleve Francis, one of my favorite cardiologists, and singers, was born in Jennings, Louisiana. 

In 1950, Hank Williams was at Number One with "Long Gone Lonesome Blues".  This hit owned the top spot for eight weeks. 

In 1968, legendary RCA producer Stephen H. Sholes passed away in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1972, Jerry Lee Lewis began a three week run at the top of the charts with "Chantilly Lace", an old Big Bopper tune.   

In 1976, "Drinkin' My Baby" by Eddie Rabbit was at Number One. This was a true Honky-tonk song that propelled Rabbit's career into outer space.

In 1978, "Every Time Two Fools Collide" by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West went to Number One.  It stayed there for two weeks. 

In 1989, Shenandoah went to the top of the charts with "The Church On Cumberland Road".  It held the position for two weeks. 

In 1989, Clint Black debuted at the Opry. Though Clint seems to have gotten away from the great music that took him to stardom, he is still one of the most underrated talents in the world. If you get the chance to see him unplugged, he is awesome, and is a great entertainer.

In 1995, John Michael Montgomery was atop the charts for one of three weeks with "I Can Love You Like That".  

In 2003, Felice Bryant of Boudleaux and Bryant passed away in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  She and Boudleaux were responsible for many Everly Brothers hits, as well as many others.