In 1954, Craig Bickhardt, singer/songwriter/musician, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1974, Ronnie Milsap was atop the charts with his version of "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends". This great song was written by Kris Kristofferson, and was also a hit for Bobby Bare. It was Ronnie's second Number One.
In 1985, Roseanne Cash was enjoying more success at the top of the charts with "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me".
In 1991, Brooks and Dunn were enjoying success as a duo with their Number One Hit, "Brand New Man".
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
September 6 in Country Music History
In 1939, David Allan Coe, singer/songwriter/guitarist was born in Akron, Ohio.
In 1942, Mel McDaniel was born in Checotah, Oklahoma.
In 1952, "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" began a fourteen week stretch at the top of the charts for Hiriam King Williams. The whole world knew him as Hank.
In 1957, the artist we all know as "Sylvia" was born in Kokomo, Indiana.
In 1958, King of the Redneck Jokes Jeff Foxworthy was born in Hapeville, Georgia. Hey, Jeff, you might be a redneck if you are from Hapeville, Georgia.
In 1963, Mark Chesnutt was born in Beaumont, Texas.
In 1975, "Feelin's" was Number One for Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty.
In 1980, Johnny Lee was "Lookin' For Love" in all the right places, at the top of the Country Music charts.
In 1984, Ernest Tubb passed away from the effects of lung disease.
In 1986, "Desperado Love" was atop the charts for Conway Twitty. One of our favorites here at TTCB.
In 1988, Singer/Songwriter/Musician Autry Inman passed away.
In 1997, Roy Huskey, Jr, session musician and great bassists, passed away from the effects of cancer.
In 1942, Mel McDaniel was born in Checotah, Oklahoma.
In 1952, "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" began a fourteen week stretch at the top of the charts for Hiriam King Williams. The whole world knew him as Hank.
In 1957, the artist we all know as "Sylvia" was born in Kokomo, Indiana.
In 1958, King of the Redneck Jokes Jeff Foxworthy was born in Hapeville, Georgia. Hey, Jeff, you might be a redneck if you are from Hapeville, Georgia.
In 1963, Mark Chesnutt was born in Beaumont, Texas.
In 1975, "Feelin's" was Number One for Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty.
In 1980, Johnny Lee was "Lookin' For Love" in all the right places, at the top of the Country Music charts.
In 1984, Ernest Tubb passed away from the effects of lung disease.
In 1986, "Desperado Love" was atop the charts for Conway Twitty. One of our favorites here at TTCB.
In 1988, Singer/Songwriter/Musician Autry Inman passed away.
In 1997, Roy Huskey, Jr, session musician and great bassists, passed away from the effects of cancer.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
September 5 in Country Music History
In 1970, Curley Williams, singer/songwriter/fiddler, passed away in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a member of the Georgia Peach Pickers, and had a pretty decent career in radio and recording. He is probably most remembered for a song he reputedly wrote in an hour at a Dothan, Alabama radio station, "Half As Much", which was a big hit for Hank Williams, often mistakenly credited to Hank's songwriting credits.
In 1970, "All For The Love Of Sunshine" became a Number One hit for Hank Williams, Jr with the Mike Curb Congregation.
In 1987, the Buddy Killen produced country rock group Exile was at Number One with "She's Too Good To Be True".
In 1992, Vince Gill was atop the charts with his monster hit, "I Still Believe In You".
In 1970, "All For The Love Of Sunshine" became a Number One hit for Hank Williams, Jr with the Mike Curb Congregation.
In 1987, the Buddy Killen produced country rock group Exile was at Number One with "She's Too Good To Be True".
In 1992, Vince Gill was atop the charts with his monster hit, "I Still Believe In You".
Saturday, September 1, 2012
September 4 in Country Music History
In 1920, Harold B.(Shot) Jackson, dobro, steel guitar, and electric guitar wizard, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In 1965, "The Bridge Washed Out" became a Number One hit for Warner Mack. It was his only chart topper, though he did have eleven Top Ten records.
In 1982, Kenny Rogers was atop the charts with "Love Will Turn You Around".
In 1991, the first lady to receive a Country recording Grammy, Dottie West, passed away from liver injuries incurred in an automobile accident on the way to the Grand Ole Opry. This beautiful lady, songwriter, and singer received that Grammy for "Here Comes My Baby".
In 1992, Carl Butler passed away in Franklin, Tennessee.
In 1993, Sawyer Brown was Number One on the charts with "Thank God For You".
In 1965, "The Bridge Washed Out" became a Number One hit for Warner Mack. It was his only chart topper, though he did have eleven Top Ten records.
In 1982, Kenny Rogers was atop the charts with "Love Will Turn You Around".
In 1991, the first lady to receive a Country recording Grammy, Dottie West, passed away from liver injuries incurred in an automobile accident on the way to the Grand Ole Opry. This beautiful lady, songwriter, and singer received that Grammy for "Here Comes My Baby".
In 1992, Carl Butler passed away in Franklin, Tennessee.
In 1993, Sawyer Brown was Number One on the charts with "Thank God For You".
September 3 in Country Music History
In 1925, Hank Thompson was born in Waco, Texas. Not only was he a pioneer in the Country and Western Music genre, he was the first to do many things including recording a live album, using a drum set and an electric guitar at certain venues, and many other firsts which are now trivia questions.
In 1933, Tompall Glaser was born in Spalding, Nebraska. He was one of the original Outlaws who recorded with Waylon, Willie, and Jessi Colter, and also was a member of the Glasers, who probably were most famous for their vocals on "El Paso" behind Marty Robbins.
In 1983, George Strait was at the top of the charts with "A Fire I Can't Put Out".
In 1988, Rodney Crowell was at the Number One position on the charts with "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried"
In 1994, "Whisper My Name" became a Number One for Randy Travis.
In 1933, Tompall Glaser was born in Spalding, Nebraska. He was one of the original Outlaws who recorded with Waylon, Willie, and Jessi Colter, and also was a member of the Glasers, who probably were most famous for their vocals on "El Paso" behind Marty Robbins.
In 1983, George Strait was at the top of the charts with "A Fire I Can't Put Out".
In 1988, Rodney Crowell was at the Number One position on the charts with "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried"
In 1994, "Whisper My Name" became a Number One for Randy Travis.
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