Wednesday, May 21, 2008

May 22 in Country Music History

In 1998, Royce Kendall, one half of the duo The Kendalls, died after suffering a stroke while on tour.

In 1982, Waylon and Willie achieved the top spot on the charts with "Just To Satisfy You".

In 1976, Conway Twitty went to Number One with "After All The Good Is Gone".

In 1892, Ralph Peer, the first country music talent scout, and RCA Victor executive was born. This true pioneer of country music was the producer of the Bristol sessions that made household names of Jimmie Rodgers and A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter.

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