June 7 in Country Music History

In 1917, Dean Martin was born. He was a very gifted actor, especially in Westerns, and was also a great vocalist. I especially love to hear him sing with Ricky Nelson in Rio Bravo. He did a credible job on his album of country favorites.

In 1934, Wynn Stewart was born in Morrisville, Missouri.  He charted thirty one times with his biggest hit being the chart topping "It's Such A Pretty World Today". 

In 1947, Bob Wills went to the top of the charts with "Sugar Moon".  

In 1956, singer-songwriter Larry Boone was born in Cooper City, Florida.

In 1959, while at home in his house trailer near Knoxville, Tennessee, Don Gibson wrote "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Oh Lonesome Me".  At least that is the legend.  When the legend becomes bigger than fact, use it.  I believe he did. 

In 1966, Claudette Orbison, wife of Roy Orbison, was killed in a motorcycle accident.  She was the inspiration for his big hit, "In Dreams", in which he shows his whole vocal range. 

In 1969, The Johnny Cash Show debuted from the Ryman Auditorium.

In 1975, Mickey Gilley climbed to the top of the charts with "Window Up Above".

In 1986, Ronnie Milsap scored a Number One with "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby".

In 1991, Alan Jackson joined the Grand Ole Opry.  They still had the original barn set back then, in the good old days.