In 1909, Lewis Crook, of the Crook Brothers, was born in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. They were major Grand Ole Opry stars.
In 1926, fiddle virtuoso and legend Johnny Gimble was born near Tyler, Texas. He has been the CMA musician of the year many times, and is a legend in Texas Swing music, having even played with The Texas Playboys of Bob Wills.
In 1942, publishing and producing great Tom Collins was born in Lenoir, Tennessee.
In 1960, Grand Ole Opry member Mike Snider was born in Gleason, Tennessee. He is one of the finest comedians and instrumentalists to hit the Opry stage.
In 1964, Wynonna Judd, nee Christina Claire Ciminella, was born in Ashland , Kentucky.
In 1966, Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married in Georgia.
In
1981, the Oak Ridge Boys went to Number one with "Elvira". Did
you know that Kenny Rogers and the First Edition had this same number on
their "Tell It All, Brother" album. There were some great cuts on that First Edition
album, but this wasn't one of them.
In 1987, The Oak Ridge Boys went to Number One with "It Takes A Little Rain(To Make Love Grow)".
