In 1955, Mark Herndon, drummer for Alabama during all their hit-making years, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is no longer a part of the band, since a lawsuit caused by disagreements on his part in the band, and accounting for monies due him, and due the band.
In 1968, David Houston was atop the charts with "Have A Little Faith".
In 1974, Sonny James went to Number One with "Is It Wrong For Loving You".
In
1978, Glenn Sherley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sherley
was an imate in Folsom Prison when Johnny Cash recorded possibly the
greatest live album ever produced. He wrote "Greystone Chapel" which
Johnny Cash performed on the album, which, is in my estimation, one of
the best gospel songs written in the last fifty years.
In 1979, Lester Flatt passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a bluegrass legend, along with long time partner, Earl Scruggs, and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He helped develop youngsters such as Marty Stuart and Keith Whitley.
In 1985, Reba McEntyre went to the top spot on the charts with "Somebody Should Leave".
In 1991, George Strait went to Number One with "If I Know Me". It was Number One for two weeks.
In 1996, Steve Wariner joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1999, Eddie Arnold announced his retirement. I don't think he did ever really retire, just slowed down.
In 2003, Minnie Snow, widow of Hank Snow, died in Nashville.
In 2008, Dottie Rambo, acclaimed songwriter and Gospel artist, passed away from injuries received in a wreck that involved her tour bus. She died near Mount Vernon, Missouri.
