In 1938, Melba Montgomery, singer/songwriter, was born in Iron City, Tennessee.
In 1957, pop music ruled the country charts with "Wake Up Little Susie" by the Everly Brothers. Unfortunately.
In 1967, Tammy Wynette scored her second Number One hit with "I Don't Wanna Play House".
In 1972, Donna Fargo was atop the charts with "Funny Face".
In 1985, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1989, Clint Black was on top of the charts with his second Number One, "Killin' Time". Unfortunately for him and us, after his first four hits, he became too philosophical in his writing, and the reception of his songs, though some did go to Number One, went down, except for the Steve Warner co-written "Nothin' But The Taillights", which was a great song that was more in tune with what audiences wanted.
In 2000, the Takin' The Country Back Gang took in many of the 75th anniversary shows featuring Garth Brooks. It was one of the best celebrations in Nashville that I remember, and I did attend a few spelled M-A-N-Y.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
October 13 in Country Music History
In 1946, Lacy J. Dalton was born in Bloomsburg, Pennslyvania.
In 1959, Marie Osmond was born in Ogden, Utah.
In 1969, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins was born in Valdosta, Georgia.
In 1973, Johnny Rodriguez was at the top spot on the charts with "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico".
In 1975, Minnie Pearl was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1980, Johnny Cash, Connie B. Gay, and the original Sons of the Pioneers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1984, neo-traditional singer Ricky Skaggs went to Number One on the charts with a bluegrass favorite of Bill Monroe"s, "Uncle Pen". I personally have been to Uncle Pen's grave in Rosine, Kentucky.
In 2002, Horace Logan, credited with founding, managing, and announcing the Louisiana Hayride, passed away in Victoria, Texas. I did find an interesting article on this you might want to read:
http://www.morbid-curiosity.com/id121.htm
In 1959, Marie Osmond was born in Ogden, Utah.
In 1969, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins was born in Valdosta, Georgia.
In 1973, Johnny Rodriguez was at the top spot on the charts with "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico".
In 1975, Minnie Pearl was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1980, Johnny Cash, Connie B. Gay, and the original Sons of the Pioneers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1984, neo-traditional singer Ricky Skaggs went to Number One on the charts with a bluegrass favorite of Bill Monroe"s, "Uncle Pen". I personally have been to Uncle Pen's grave in Rosine, Kentucky.
In 2002, Horace Logan, credited with founding, managing, and announcing the Louisiana Hayride, passed away in Victoria, Texas. I did find an interesting article on this you might want to read:
http://www.morbid-curiosity.com/id121.htm
October 12 in Country Music History
In 1946, Merle Travis sat atop the charts with "Divorce Me C.O.D.".
In 1963, Ernie Ashworth topped the charts with his career record, "Talk Back Trembling Lips".
In 1974, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton ruled the charts with their duet, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me".
In 1981, Vernon Dalhart and Grant Turner were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1985, Marie Osmond was at Number One on the charts with a little help from her friend, Dan Seals, on a great tune called "Meet Me In Montana".
In 1987, Rod Brasfield was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1991, Ricky Van Shelton was at Number One with "Keep It Between The Lines".
In 1996, Trisha Yearwood took up residence at the top of the charts for two weeks with "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)".
In 1997, John Denver passed away after his experimental aircraft crashed in the Pacific Ocean. At the time of his greatest success on the Country Charts, he was underappreciated, but now, I believe he should be in the Hall of Fame. "Thank God, I'm A Country Boy".
In 1963, Ernie Ashworth topped the charts with his career record, "Talk Back Trembling Lips".
In 1974, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton ruled the charts with their duet, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me".
In 1981, Vernon Dalhart and Grant Turner were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1985, Marie Osmond was at Number One on the charts with a little help from her friend, Dan Seals, on a great tune called "Meet Me In Montana".
In 1987, Rod Brasfield was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1991, Ricky Van Shelton was at Number One with "Keep It Between The Lines".
In 1996, Trisha Yearwood took up residence at the top of the charts for two weeks with "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)".
In 1997, John Denver passed away after his experimental aircraft crashed in the Pacific Ocean. At the time of his greatest success on the Country Charts, he was underappreciated, but now, I believe he should be in the Hall of Fame. "Thank God, I'm A Country Boy".
Thursday, October 4, 2012
October 11 in Country Music History
In 1932, Dottie West was born in McMinnville, Tennessee.
In 1943, Gene Watson was born in Palestine, Texas. He should be in the Hall of Fame, as he is one of the true stylists in country music, and has had a long, successful recording and touring career.
In 1950, Paulette Carson, of Highway 101, was born in Northfield, Minnesota.
In 1976, Kitty Wells was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1980, Razzy Bailey was atop the charts with "Loving Up A Storm".
In 1982, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell, and Roy Horton were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I will never forget that beautiful suit Mary wore, nor his rendition of "Some Memories Just Won't Die", which was a Top Ten for him that year. Just about two months later, he would succumb to heart problems that he had fought most of his life. Marty, your memory won't die.
In 1985, Tex Williams, the Western Swing Bandleader most famous for "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!(That Cigarette)", passed away from the effects of pancreatic cancer.
In 1986, Eddie Rabbitt and Juice Newton were atop the charts with their duet, "Both To Each Other (Friends and Lovers)".
In 1998, Hall of Fame DeeJay T Tommy Cutrer passed away from the effects of a heart attack in Tennessee. Goodness, Gracious, he was good.
In 2004, Tommy Vaden, known best for his kick off of Hank Snow's "I'm Movin' On", passed away.
In 1943, Gene Watson was born in Palestine, Texas. He should be in the Hall of Fame, as he is one of the true stylists in country music, and has had a long, successful recording and touring career.
In 1950, Paulette Carson, of Highway 101, was born in Northfield, Minnesota.
In 1976, Kitty Wells was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1980, Razzy Bailey was atop the charts with "Loving Up A Storm".
In 1982, Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell, and Roy Horton were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I will never forget that beautiful suit Mary wore, nor his rendition of "Some Memories Just Won't Die", which was a Top Ten for him that year. Just about two months later, he would succumb to heart problems that he had fought most of his life. Marty, your memory won't die.
In 1985, Tex Williams, the Western Swing Bandleader most famous for "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!(That Cigarette)", passed away from the effects of pancreatic cancer.
In 1986, Eddie Rabbitt and Juice Newton were atop the charts with their duet, "Both To Each Other (Friends and Lovers)".
In 1998, Hall of Fame DeeJay T Tommy Cutrer passed away from the effects of a heart attack in Tennessee. Goodness, Gracious, he was good.
In 2004, Tommy Vaden, known best for his kick off of Hank Snow's "I'm Movin' On", passed away.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October 10 in Country Music History
In 1958, Tanya Tucker was born in Seminole, Texas, though she was raised in Wilcox, Arizona. She has had many charted hits, including ten Number Ones, and probably should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1970, Johnny Cash was atop the charts with the Kris Kristofferson penned "Sunday Morning Coming Down".
In 1977, guitarist/singer/songwriter Merle Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though he was known primarily for his guitar picking ability, he also wrote some great songs, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Dark As A Dungeon".
In 1981, it was "Party Time" for T.G. Shepard who was celebrating for the success of his Number One Hit by that name.
In 1983, Little Jimmie Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1988, Loretta Lynn and Roy Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Roseanne Cash owned the top single on the charts, "The Way We Make A Broken Heart".
In 1970, Johnny Cash was atop the charts with the Kris Kristofferson penned "Sunday Morning Coming Down".
In 1977, guitarist/singer/songwriter Merle Travis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Though he was known primarily for his guitar picking ability, he also wrote some great songs, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Dark As A Dungeon".
In 1981, it was "Party Time" for T.G. Shepard who was celebrating for the success of his Number One Hit by that name.
In 1983, Little Jimmie Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1988, Loretta Lynn and Roy Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Roseanne Cash owned the top single on the charts, "The Way We Make A Broken Heart".
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