May 27 in Country Music History

In 1921, Redd Stewart was born in Ashland City, Tennessee.  He changed his name to Redd because of his hair and complexion.  He was known for his ability to play piano, fiddle, guitar, and banjo, and for his songwriting ability.  Of the many songs that he was was afforded writer's credit, the biggest were "Tennessee Waltz", "Soldier's Last Letter", and "Slow Poke".  He was a member of the Golden West Cowboys, and also starred in several movies. 

In 1925, Patsy Stoneman was born in Galax, Virginia. Naturally she was a member of the pioneering group, the Stonemans, who charted five times in the sixties, and were honored one year as the group of the year.

In 1931, Kenny Price was born in Florence, Kentucky.  "The Round Mound Of Sound" charted thirty four times, with four of them being Top Ten singles.  His biggest hit was "Walking On New Grass".  He was also a beloved cast member of Hee Haw. 

In 1939, Don Williams was born in Floydada, Texas. This talented performer charted fifty six times, with seventeen of them going to Number One, and another twenty eight of them being Top Tens.  Is there any wonder that he is in the Country Music Hall of Fame?  Even though it wasn't a Top Ten, my favorite of his singles is his version of "Amanda".

In 1950, Red Foley was at the top of the charts for one of the four weeks his "Birmingham Bounce" was occupy the position.  

In 1957, Jim Reeves hit the top spot on the charts with "Four Walls".  "Honky Tonk Song", by Webb Pierce, was also Number One this week according to one survey. 

In 1972, Conway Twitty scored a Number One with "(Lost Her Love) On Our Last Date". 

In 1978, The Statler Brothers went to Number One with "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine".  It was there for two weeks. 

In 1989, Rodney Crowell went to the top spot on the charts with "After All This Time".

In 1995, Ty Herndon was at Number One with "What Mattered Most".