In 2001, the NEW Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum opened in
downtown Nashville. I personally still miss the old one, and especially
the Walk Of Fame where all the stars were.
In 1912, Grant Turner, Grand Ole Opry announcer for 49 years, was born in Abilene, Texas.
In 1925, Red Smiley of Reno and Smiley was born in Marshall, N.C. What a beautiful town!!!
In 1947, Red Foley scored a Number One with "New Jolie Blonde (New Pretty Blonde). It spent two weeks atop the charts.
In 1948, Penny DeHaven was born in Winchester, Virginia. This talented singer placed seventeen hits on the charts. The last time
I saw her she was backing up Porter Wagoner. She was a really well
respected member of the Nashville community.
In 1969, Bill Anderson went to the top of the charts with "My Live (Throw It Away If I Want To)". It retained the position for two weeks.
In
1975, B.J. Thomas scored a Number One with "(Hey, Won't You Play)
Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song". Larry Butler and Chips
Moman won the Grammy for writing this song.
In 1980, Eddie Rabbit discovered he had "Gone Too Far", and wound up at Number One on the country charts.
In 1987, Hank Williams, Jr. went to Number One with the old Hoagie Carmichael classic, "Ain't Misbehavin'".
In 2001, the NEW Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum opened in
downtown Nashville. I personally still miss the old one, and especially
the Walk Of Fame where many of our favorite stars were enshrined.
