In 1883, Vernon Dalhart was born in Texas. He recorded the first million-selling record.
In 1937, country music legend Merle
Haggard was born in Bakersfield, California. And as they say, the rest
is country music history.
In
1959, one of the biggest stars who is not in the Hall of Fame, Johnny
Horton, went to Number One with "When It's Springtime In Alaska(It's
Forty Below).
In 1968, Buck Owens was atop the charts with "How Long Will My Baby Be Gone".
In 1974, Charlie Rich went to Number One with "A Very Special Love Song". It held that position for three weeks.
In 1985, John Schneider hit Number One with "Country Girls".
In 1991, Garth Brooks hit Number One with "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House".
In 1996, Wynonna was atop the charts with "To Be Loved By You".
In 1998, Tammy Wynette, one of the true female song stylists, passed away at her Nashville home.
In 2016, on his 79th birthday, Merle Haggard lost his battle with pneumonia. This legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler, and entertainer will never be forgotten by those of us who love real country music.
