February 19 in Country Music History

In 1998, Grandpa Jones died. For more information on Grandpa Jones, click here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandpa_Jones

In 1972, Faron Young hit Number One on the charts with "It's Four In The Morning". For more information on Faron Young, follow this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faron_Young

Incidentally, Faron's hit was written by Jerry Chesnut. To view some of the great songs by this writer, follow this link to his website:

http://www.jerrychesnut.net/pictures2.html

In 1966, Buck Owens started standing at the top of the charts with "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line". This hit stayed at Number One for seven weeks. For more about this performer who was named for a mule, follow this link to his website:

http://www.buckowens.com/aboutbucka.html