June 13 in Country Music History

In 1959, Roy Drusky joined the Grand Ole Opry. This popular singer with the smooth baritone was oftened compared to Eddie Arnold. He and Priscilla Mitchell(Jerry Reed's wife) had a Number One with "Yes, Mr. Peters", and he also had big hits with "Second Hand Rose", "Peel Me A Nanner", "(From Now On All My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers, "Rainbows and Roses", and "Red Red Wine".

In 1981, Kenny Rogers and Dottie West went to Number One on the Charts as they sang "What Are We Doing In Love". 

In 1987, Randy Travis was at Number One with "Forever and Ever, Amen".  It spent three weeks there. 

In 1996, gospel star Wendy Bagwell passed away. Most famous for his snake story, he and the Sunliters were a major force in Southern gospel music.