May 22 in Country Music History

In 1892, Ralph Peer, the first country music talent scout, and RCA Victor executive was born. This true pioneer of country music was the producer of the Bristol sessions that made household names of Jimmie Rodgers and A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter.

In 1976, Conway Twitty went to Number One with "After All The Good Is Gone".

In 1982, Waylon and Willie achieved the top spot on the charts with "Just To Satisfy You".  They kept the spot for two weeks.  

In 1998, Royce Kendall, one half of the duo The Kendalls, died after suffering a stroke while on tour.