April 23 in Country Music History

In 1938, tailor Manuel was born in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico.  He originally worked for the original owner of Nudie designing many of the rhinestone studded suits of Hollywood and the country and western stars of days past.  He married Nudie's daughter in 1960, and, with Porter Wagoner's help, he became tailor to many of the country stars we all remember in their dazzling outfits.

In 1961, "Don't Worry" by the late, great Marty Robbins went to the Number One spot.

In 1968, songwriter Aaron Barker was born. Among the hits for which he has received writer's credits are "Baby Blue", "Easy Come, Easy Go", "I Can Still Make Cheyenne", "I'd Like To Have That One Back", and "Love Without End, Amen", .

In 1977, Loretta Lynn took "She's Got You" to the Number One spot.

In 1983, the Oak Ridge Boys went to Number One with "American Made". 

In 1988, K.T.Oslin went to Number One with "I'll Always Come Back".