May 23 in Country Music History

In 1925, Mac Wiseman was born in Crimora, Virginia.  He is one of the best entertainers in country music, and a nice man, who always has a smile on his face. 

In 1944, Ken Irwin, one of the founders of Rounder Records, was born in New York City. 

In 1948, Alvis Alan Owens, a.k.a. Buddy Alan and Buddy Alan Owens, was born to proud parents Buck and Bonnie Owens in Arizona.

In 1951, singer-songwriter Judy Rodman was born in Riverside, California. "Girls Ride Horses Too" was one of her biggest hits.

In 1953, Jim Reeves debuted on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1958, Shelley West was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She and David Frizzell teamed up in the eighties to form one of the best duos of all time.

In 1981, Roseanne Cash scored a Number One with "Seven Year Ache". 

In 1983, Rex Gosdin, of the Gosdin Brothers, died.

In 1987, The Okanes went to Number One with "Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You".

In 1992, Star Search Alumni Sawyer Brown went to Number One with "Some Girls Do".