June 6 in Country Music History

In 1885, Gid Tanner of the Skillet Lickers was born in Thomas Bridge, Georgia.

In 1943, Joe Stampley was born in Springhill, Louisiana.  He has charted sixty two times, with four of them going to the Number One spot on the charts.  He also has credit for fourteen additional Top Ten records.  His biggest hits were "Soul Song", "All These Things", a duet with Moe Bandy, "Just Good Ol' Boys", and "Roll On Big Mama". 

In 1944, D-Day, Grant Turner debuted as Grand Ole Opry announcer.

In 1953, after his death, Hank Williams scored a Number One again with "Take These Chains From My Heart".   This hit occupied the top spot for four weeks. 

In 1955, singer-songwriter Curtis Wright was born. 

In 1964, Buck Owens added another Number One to his collection with "Together Again".  It owned the spot for two weeks. 

In 1970, "Hello, Darlin'" became a Number One and a fan favorite for Conway Twitty.  This signature tune stayed at the top of the charts for four weeks. 

In 1973, Lisa Brokop was born in Canada. Though she charted six times, this talented performer never received the break she needed.

In 1981, Razzy Bailey scored a chart-topper with "Friends", one of his five chart toppers. 

In 1987, Dan Seals went to Number One on the charts with "I Will Be There". 

In 1984, Lorrie Morgan, daughter of George Morgan, joined the Grand Ole Opry.