March 16 in Country Music History
In 1996, "Beaches of Cheyenne" went to Number One for Garth Brooks.
In 1991, Reba McEntire lost eight members of her band and road show in a plane crash in California.
In 1985, Exile went to Number One with "Crazy For Your Love". Though they were mostly a country pop act, they were talented singers, musicians, and songwriters, with J.P. Pennington not only writing for Exile, but scoring hits with Alabama, Dave and Sugar, and Janie Fricke. ("It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" by Fricke is one of the best female songs ever recorded, in this writer's humble opinion.) Exile also staged one of the best shows for the price of a ticket, as witnessed when they opened for George Strait.
In 1984, former Sons of the Pioneers singer Shug Fisher passed away. He was also an accomplished character actor.
in 1951, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel was born.
In 1942, Jerry Jeff Walker was born.
In 1942, radio personality Buddy Starcher was born.
In 1991, Reba McEntire lost eight members of her band and road show in a plane crash in California.
In 1985, Exile went to Number One with "Crazy For Your Love". Though they were mostly a country pop act, they were talented singers, musicians, and songwriters, with J.P. Pennington not only writing for Exile, but scoring hits with Alabama, Dave and Sugar, and Janie Fricke. ("It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" by Fricke is one of the best female songs ever recorded, in this writer's humble opinion.) Exile also staged one of the best shows for the price of a ticket, as witnessed when they opened for George Strait.
In 1984, former Sons of the Pioneers singer Shug Fisher passed away. He was also an accomplished character actor.
in 1951, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel was born.
In 1942, Jerry Jeff Walker was born.
In 1942, radio personality Buddy Starcher was born.
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