Monday, February 25, 2008

February 26 in Country Music History

In 1983, Charlie Pride went to Number One with "Why Baby Why".

In 1977, Tom Jones was at Number One with "Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow".

In 1976, Willie Nelson won a Grammy for "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain".

In 1955, Webb Pierce went to Number One with "In The Jailhouse Now".

In 1955, Charlie and Ira, The Louvin Brothers, made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1932, Johnny Cash was born in Arkansas.

In 1926, Billy Jack Wills was born. The youngest brother of Bob Wills was an underrated swing bandleader. For more on Billy Jack Wills, follow this link:

http://www.texasplayboys.net/_disc0b/00000362.htm

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