In 1921, Martha Carson was born in Neon, Kentucky. She was an American country Gospel singer, who was most popular in the fifties.
In 1940, Mickey Newbury was born in Houston, Texas. Though he is mostly remembered for his creation of "American Trilogy" made famous by Elvis Presley, he wrote many big hits. "Funny, Familiar, Forgotten Feelings", "She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye", and "Makes Me Wonder If I Ever Said Goodbye" are just a few of the great ones that he wrote.
In 1945, Gene Autry was at Number One with "At Mail Call Today". It owned that position for a total of eight weeks.
In 1951, Eddie Arnold went to Number One with "Kentucky Waltz", where it stayed for three weeks.
In 1962, the great stylist George Jones went to Number One with the timeless hit "She Thinks I Still Care", holding that position for six weeks.
In 1973, Tanya Tucker sat atop the charts with "What's Your Mama's Name".
In
1979, The Bellamy Brothers had a Number One on a "If I Said You Had A
Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me". I was at one of their
concerts one time, and they did have a lady say yes. How many of you
were at that Riverfront Concert in Nashville? If you were there, you
will remember. By the way, this great hit stayed at the top of the charts for three weeks.
In 1990, Clint Black scored a Number One with "Walkin' Away", and held the position for two weeks.
