March 20 in Country Music History

In 1993,"Heartland" went to Number One for George Strait. It would be an accomplishment that he has only accomplished fifty or sixty times, give or take a dozen, or maybe two by the time it is all over.

In 1988, "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star" returned Merle Haggard to the top of the charts. I believe that Norman Hamlet either wrote or co-wrote this song.

In 1982, Charlie Pride was high on the "Mountain of Love" with the number one hit of the same name.

In 1976, "Faster Horses(The Cowboy and the Poet) went to Number One for Tom T. Hall.

In 1965, Buck Owens had a "Tiger By The Tail" and a number one hit on the charts.

In 1954, guitarist Jim Seales of Shenandoah was born.

In 1946, Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky was born. For more on this intelligent group of performers, click here:

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

You will be surprised at their accomplishments, as individuals and a group.

In 1939, cowboy singing great Don Edwards was born in New Jersey???? For more on this talented performer who can stand and sing with the best of them, click here:

http://www.donedwardsmusic.com/shop/man_and_his_music.htm#man_his_music

In 1937, Canada's Country Gentleman, Tommy Hunter, was born. He had a twenty seven year run on Canadian television with "The Tommy Hunter Show", and had one of the first shows on CMT.

In 1937, hitmaker and great guitarist Jerry Reed was born.