In 1879, Uncle Dave Macon was born in Smartt Station, Tennessee. The Dixie Dewdrop was a singer, songwriter, banjo player, and comedian known for his grey whiskers, gold teeth, plug hat, and his clothing style, who was one of the first superstars of the Grand Ole Opry. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966.
In 1930, Jim Halsey was born in Independence, Kansas. His music career was defined by his management of George Strait.
In 1931, Gordon Terry was born in Decatur, Alabama. He was first known as a country western and bluegrass fiddler and guitarist, but later in life became known as one of the founders of ROPE.
In 1932, Buddy Lee, known as one of the best in the talent booking industry, was born in Brooklyn, New York. In the nineties, his Buddy Lee Attractions was one of my favorite telephone calls to make, because those people were good at booking entertainment, both for those looking for entertainers, and entertainers who were looking for gigs.
In 1940, Bill Monroe cut "Mule Skinner Blues" in his first recording session for RCA.
In 1949, Kieran Kane, of the O'Kanes, was born in Queens, New York.
In 1963, Dale Watson, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He is one of the few recording artists today that is worth the price of admission.
In 1967, Eddy Arnold was atop the charts with "Turn The World Around".
In 1978, Merle Haggard and Leona Williams were married, with Bonnie Owens, who was Hag's second wife, being matron of honor.
In 1989, Steve Wariner was atop the charts with "I Got Dreams".
In 1997, Johnny Darrell succumbed to the effects of diabetes in Kennesaw, Georgia. He had a successful recording career after being discovered by Bobby Bare.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
October 6 in Country Music History
In 1935, Kendall L. Hayes, singer and songwriter of the top charting country record of all time, "Walk On By" most famously performed by Leroy Van Dyke, was born in Perryville, Kentucky. That great hit was recorded by no less than one hundred fifty acts, and was awarded that top billing in Billboard's 100th anniversary edition published in 1994.
In 1973, Ray Price was atop the charts with his version of "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me".
In 1979, T.G.Shepard was at Number One on the charts with "Last Cheater's Waltz".
In 1984, The Oak Ridge Boys had the most popular country record with "Everyday".
In 1990, Garth Brooks was thanking his "Friends In Low Places" for their support as his record climbed to Number One on the charts.
In 1990, on the same day that his career single was riding high on the charts, Garth Brooks joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1996, singer/songwriter Ted Daffan passed away in Houston, Texas. He was most famous for his writing and singing of "Born To Lose", and was also a well to do executive in the music business through his association with Hank Snow.
In 1973, Ray Price was atop the charts with his version of "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me".
In 1979, T.G.Shepard was at Number One on the charts with "Last Cheater's Waltz".
In 1984, The Oak Ridge Boys had the most popular country record with "Everyday".
In 1990, Garth Brooks was thanking his "Friends In Low Places" for their support as his record climbed to Number One on the charts.
In 1990, on the same day that his career single was riding high on the charts, Garth Brooks joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1996, singer/songwriter Ted Daffan passed away in Houston, Texas. He was most famous for his writing and singing of "Born To Lose", and was also a well to do executive in the music business through his association with Hank Snow.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
October 5 in Country Music History
In 1925, WSM first went on the air with the following words by Edwin Craig: "This is WSM. We Shield Millions. The National Life and Accident Insurance Company."
In 1935, Margie Singleton was born in Coushatta, Louisiana. She had a successful solo career as a singer, and also recorded some successful duets with George Jones, Faron Young, and Leon Ashley, who became her husband.
In 1938, Johnny Duncan was born in Dublin, Texas. He was a singer/songwriter/guitarist who had ten Top Ten hits, including three Number Ones.
In 1970, Georgette Jones was born, the only child of George Jones AND Tammy Wynette, in Lakeland, Florida. She is now popular on the Americana and Texas Music circuits.
In 1974, Charlie Rich was atop the charts with "I Love My Friend".
In 1994, Merle Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1996, Ty Herndon was "Living In A Moment" at the top of the charts. Though not necessarily a pure country singer, he is now one of my favorite singers from that time period, simply because he had a good voice and some good material.
In 1935, Margie Singleton was born in Coushatta, Louisiana. She had a successful solo career as a singer, and also recorded some successful duets with George Jones, Faron Young, and Leon Ashley, who became her husband.
In 1938, Johnny Duncan was born in Dublin, Texas. He was a singer/songwriter/guitarist who had ten Top Ten hits, including three Number Ones.
In 1970, Georgette Jones was born, the only child of George Jones AND Tammy Wynette, in Lakeland, Florida. She is now popular on the Americana and Texas Music circuits.
In 1974, Charlie Rich was atop the charts with "I Love My Friend".
In 1994, Merle Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1996, Ty Herndon was "Living In A Moment" at the top of the charts. Though not necessarily a pure country singer, he is now one of my favorite singers from that time period, simply because he had a good voice and some good material.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
October 4 in Country Music History
In 1929, my favorite auctioneer, Leroy Van Dyke, was born in Spring Fork, Missouri. Who'll give me twenty bid..........
In 1937, one of the best steel guitarists, who has performed on many of the best traditional and classic country recordings, Lloyd Green, was born in Leaf, Mississippi, although he did soon move to Mobile, Alabama with his family.
In 1960, Greg Hubbard, of Sawyer Brown, was born in Orlando, Florida. He not only plays the keyboards, but is a good singer and songwriter.
In 1969, Sonny James was at the top of the charts with "Since I Met You, Baby".
In 1975, Willie Nelson was atop the charts for the first time in his career with "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain", written by the late, great Fred Rose.
In 1980, T.G.Shepard was atop the charts as he croone, "Do You Wanna To Go To Heaven".
In 1986, one of the greatest of female voices of country music who has not only created some of the best duets, and harmonies with others, was atop the charts in her own solo version of "Always Have Always Will". Janie Fricke is one of the most successful, and most recorded female stars of her era.
In 1996, legendary country fiddler Jerry Rivers passed away from cancer. Here at the old ranch house, we feel very fortunate that we saw him many times with the Drifting Cowboy Band, as they toured, and later backing Jett Williams, and finally at one last Midnight Jamboree show in June of 1996. Burrhead was given the job as Hank Williams' regular fiddler after he proved that he was a better performer of "Sally Goodin" than Hank. He is one of the old time icons, reinforced by his work with not only Hank, but Faron, Ferlin, Marty, and Hank Jr., who will always be remembered as long as there is one soul who remembers what country music WITH soul sounded like. Kick off "Jambalaya for us, Burrhead".
In 1999, Doodle Owens passed away. Owens was one of the best traditional country song writers in the genre, having had a hand in several of the best songs of the times when country was truly country. Probably the biggest song that he worked on was "All I Have To Offer You Is Me", by Charley Pride, and he also had two more Number Ones as a writer with works recorded by Pride. He also is credited with some of the best songs by Moe Bandy, Gene Watson, George Jones, and even "Fourteen Minutes Old" by Doug Stone. He leaves us quite a bit of great work.
In 2000, Charley Pride and Faron Young were inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Young going in posthumously.
In 1937, one of the best steel guitarists, who has performed on many of the best traditional and classic country recordings, Lloyd Green, was born in Leaf, Mississippi, although he did soon move to Mobile, Alabama with his family.
In 1960, Greg Hubbard, of Sawyer Brown, was born in Orlando, Florida. He not only plays the keyboards, but is a good singer and songwriter.
In 1969, Sonny James was at the top of the charts with "Since I Met You, Baby".
In 1975, Willie Nelson was atop the charts for the first time in his career with "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain", written by the late, great Fred Rose.
In 1980, T.G.Shepard was atop the charts as he croone, "Do You Wanna To Go To Heaven".
In 1986, one of the greatest of female voices of country music who has not only created some of the best duets, and harmonies with others, was atop the charts in her own solo version of "Always Have Always Will". Janie Fricke is one of the most successful, and most recorded female stars of her era.
In 1996, legendary country fiddler Jerry Rivers passed away from cancer. Here at the old ranch house, we feel very fortunate that we saw him many times with the Drifting Cowboy Band, as they toured, and later backing Jett Williams, and finally at one last Midnight Jamboree show in June of 1996. Burrhead was given the job as Hank Williams' regular fiddler after he proved that he was a better performer of "Sally Goodin" than Hank. He is one of the old time icons, reinforced by his work with not only Hank, but Faron, Ferlin, Marty, and Hank Jr., who will always be remembered as long as there is one soul who remembers what country music WITH soul sounded like. Kick off "Jambalaya for us, Burrhead".
In 1999, Doodle Owens passed away. Owens was one of the best traditional country song writers in the genre, having had a hand in several of the best songs of the times when country was truly country. Probably the biggest song that he worked on was "All I Have To Offer You Is Me", by Charley Pride, and he also had two more Number Ones as a writer with works recorded by Pride. He also is credited with some of the best songs by Moe Bandy, Gene Watson, George Jones, and even "Fourteen Minutes Old" by Doug Stone. He leaves us quite a bit of great work.
In 2000, Charley Pride and Faron Young were inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Young going in posthumously.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
October 3 in Country Music History
In 1924, Joe Allison was born in McKinney, Texas. He was a Songwriter's Hall Of Fame member, and a producer and music executive who certainly made a huge mark on country music. His most famous song was "He'll Have To Go".
In 1967, Woody Guthrie passed away from the effects of Huntington's disease. He was at that time a resident of a psychiatric hospital in New York City. He spent the last eleven of his years in facilities such as this.
In 1981, ROPE member Razzy Bailey was atop the charts with "Midnight Hauler".
In 1987, The Forester Sisters were at Number One with "You Again".
In 1989, Del Wood passed away in Nashville, Tennessee from the effects of a stroke. She was the Queen of the Ragtime Pianists, and made her living banging a ragtime piano as well as making many country songs come to life on the same instrument. She was a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1992, Collin Raye began a two week stay at the top of the charts with "In This Life".
In 1967, Woody Guthrie passed away from the effects of Huntington's disease. He was at that time a resident of a psychiatric hospital in New York City. He spent the last eleven of his years in facilities such as this.
In 1981, ROPE member Razzy Bailey was atop the charts with "Midnight Hauler".
In 1987, The Forester Sisters were at Number One with "You Again".
In 1989, Del Wood passed away in Nashville, Tennessee from the effects of a stroke. She was the Queen of the Ragtime Pianists, and made her living banging a ragtime piano as well as making many country songs come to life on the same instrument. She was a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1992, Collin Raye began a two week stay at the top of the charts with "In This Life".
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