February 18 in Country Music History

In 1984, Ricky Skaggs hit Number One on the charts with "Don't Cheat In Our Hometown". Skaggs and Randy Travis probably were two of the driving forces behind the reemergence of traditional country music in the eighties.

In 1978, Hattie Louise Bess, owner of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on the corner of Fifth and Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee (across the alley from the Ryman), died at age 63. For more about Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, follow this link:

http://www.nashvillehype.com/archives/the_revival_of_tootsies_orchid_lounge_000277.htm

In 1967, Buck Owens was at Number One with "Where Does The Good Times Go". I have often wondered the same thing.....

In 1914, Pee Wee King was born. For some information about this pioneer, including how he introduced amps, and drums, to the Grand Ole Opry, follow this link:

http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/king.html