May 10 in Country Music History

In 1909, Mother Maybelle Carter was born in Nicklesville, Virginia.  She, along with AP and Sarah, made up the Carters, and were among the first groups recorded by Ralph Peer for the Bristol Sessions, which made the not just country music pioneers, but country music royalty. 

In 1952, Hank Thompson took "The Wild Side of Life" to the top spot on the charts.  It was at Number One for fifteen weeks.  

In 1969, Merle Haggard took "Hungry Eyes" to the Number One position on the charts.

In 1975, Gary Stewart went to Number One with the classic "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles". 

In 1980, EmmyLou Harris went to Number One on the charts with "Beneath Still Waters". 

In 1986, The Judds went to Number One on the charts with "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days". 

In 1999, Shel Silverstein died in Key West, Florida.  He was a very talented songwriter, who wrote songs recorded by Johnny Cash, Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis, Waylon Jennings, and Jerry Reed.