Wednesday, April 3, 2013

April 4 in Country Music History

Today is Ms. Liz's Birthday. She is Big John's wife, and Erin's mother. Her good country cookin' keeps us all good lookin'.

 In 1938, Norro Wilson, songwriter and producer, was born in Scottsville, Kentucky.

In 1948, Gail Davies was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

In 1951, Steve Gatlin, of the Gatlin Brothers, was born in Olney, Texas.  

In 1959, Bill Anderson made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1964, "Understand Your Man", by Johnny Cash, went to the top of the charts for the first of six weeks at that position.

In 1970, Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan took "Tennessee Bird Walk" to the first of two weeks at the top of the charts.  

In 1980, Red Sovine passed away while driving in Nashville.

In 1981, Sylvia was at Number One with "Drifter".

In 1987, George Strait went to Number One with "Ocean Front Property".