May 13 in Country Music History

In 1914, Johnny Wright of Johnny and Jack was born in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.  He also had hits as a solo artist, and was married to the Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells.  After the death of his brother-in-law, Jack Anglin, Johnnie had eleven more charted hits with "Hello Vietnam" being a Number One hit. 

In 1916, Jack Anglin of Johnnie and Jack was born in Columbia, Tennessee. He and Johnny Wright were brothers-in-law.  Of Johnnie and Jack's eleven Top Fifteen records they had a Number One, "(Oh Baby Mine)I Get So Lonely", later made even more famous by the Statler Brothers.

In 1954, Ray Kennedy, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, arranger, and recording engineer, was born in Buffalo, New York.  As a singer, he will best be remembered for his Top Ten record, "What A Way To Go".   

In 1960, Gid Tanner of the Skillet Lickers passed away at age 74.

In 1967, Merle Haggard made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1967, Buck Owens went to Number One with "Sam's Place".  It stayed at the top for three weeks. 

In 1972, Merle Haggard was atop the charts with "Grandma Harp", holding that position for two weeks. 

In 1975, Bob Wills died of pneumonia. Willie Nelson may be playing in Austin, but Bob Wills is still the King......

In 1989, Randy Travis hit Number One with "Is It Still Over?". 

In 1997, Rose Carter of the Chuck Wagon Gang passed away.

In 2000, Kenny Rogers became one of the the oldest single performers, if not the oldest, to have a number one on the charts with "Buy Me A Rose".