In
1931, one of the most talented all around men in country music, Cowboy
Jack Clement was born in Whitehaven, Tennessee. A performer, a songwriter, and producer of Johnny Cash and Charlie Pride, his is certainly a storied career.
In 1940, Tommy Cash was born in Dyess, Arkansas.
In
1944, songwriter Bob McDill was born in Beaumont, Texas. Bob has
written many of the best songs in country music, and possibly the best
one, "Amanda".
In 1967, Troy Gentry, of Montgomery-Gentry, was born in Lexington, Kentucky.
In 1975, Johnny Rodriguez went to the top spot with "I Just Can't Get Her Out Of My Mind".
In 1980, the Bellamy Brothers scored a number one with "Sugar Daddy".
In 1986, Gary Morris attained the top spot on the charts with "100% Chance Of Rain".
In 1997, Stoney Edwards, one of the best black recording artists of all time, died after an extended battle with diabetes.
In 1997, Trace Adkins was atop the charts with "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing".
