March 8 in Country Music History

In 1989, Stuart Hamblen died at the age of eighty. He was considered to be the first Western singer, and was a recording artist, songwriter and an actor. He is probably most remembered for penning the two gospel hits, "It Is No Secret" and "This Old House".

For more on Stuart Hamblen, click on the link:

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

In 1980, "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys" by Willie Nelson went to Number One on the Billboard charts.

In 1975, "Linda On My Mind", by Conway Twitty reached the Number One spot on the charts.

In 1939, Lou Dewitt of the Statler Brothers was born.

In 1937, Jimmy Stoneman of the Stoneman Family was born.