Sunday, May 5, 2013

May 5 in Country Music History

In 1922, Jay Miller was born in Iota, Louisiana.  He was a songwriter, producer and and musician who specialized in Cajun flavored music.  He is probably most famous for "Diggy Liggy Lo". 

In 1938, Roni Stoneman was born in Washington, D.C.  As a member of the pioneering group, the Stonemans, she is also known for her many years as one of the long time members of the Hee Haw cast. 

In 1942, Tammy Wynette was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi.  This Country Music Hall of Fame member placed seventy two records on the charts, with twenty of them being Number One hits, and many of her songs being legendary hits that will always be considered as among the best of ALL hits recorded in country music.  With nineteen additional Top Ten hits, she will always be remembered for hits like "Don't Wanna Play House", "D-I-V-O-R-C-E", "Stand By Your Man", "He Loves Me All The Way", "My Elusive Dreams", and all of her great duets with her one-time husband, George Jones. 

In 1979, John Conlee was at Number One with "Backside Of Thirty". 

In 1984, The Oak Ridge Boys were atop the charts with "I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometime", my favorite by the Mighty Oaks.