June 19 in Country Music History
In 1997, Bobby Helms passed away. Probably best known for his smash hits "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel", he also had a major hit with "Jingle Bell Rock", and will be remembered each Christmas for years to come.
In 1993, Patty Loveless went to Number One for the third time with "Blame It On Your Heart".
In 1991, Jean Arthur, co-star of "Shane"along with Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, Elisha Cook, Jr. and Ben Johnson passed away at age 91. What a movie!!!
In 1982, Riders in the Sky joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1982, Conway Twitty took his "Slow Hand" to Number One on the charts.
In 1980, Boxcar Willie debuted on the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1976, Marty Robbins went to "El Paso City" for another Number One record about that West Texas location.
In 1971, Jerry Reed found out that "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and went straight to the top of the charts with that tune.
In 1965, Marty Robbins took the Gordon Lightfoot penned "Ribbon Of Darkness" to Number One on the charts.
In 1956, Doug Stone was born in Marietta, Georgia.
In 1954, Hank Snow was feeling better when "I Don't Hurt Anymore" went to Number One.
In 1939, Al Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Although he is best known for "The Snake" and his many rhythm and blues hits, including "Show and Tell", he originally did a lot of country and western covers as a youngster trying to break into the business.
In 1926, the Harmonica Wizard aka Deford Bailey debuted on the Grand Ole Opry. For more on this talented entertainer who was a major star on the Opry, click here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeFord_Bailey
In 1915, Pat Buttram, actor and comedian was born. He is most remembered as Mr. Haney on "Green Acres" even though he played as Gene Autrey's sidekick as well as Roy Rogers'.
In 1914, bluegrass superstar Lester Flatt was born in Overton County, Tennessee.
In 1993, Patty Loveless went to Number One for the third time with "Blame It On Your Heart".
In 1991, Jean Arthur, co-star of "Shane"along with Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, Elisha Cook, Jr. and Ben Johnson passed away at age 91. What a movie!!!
In 1982, Riders in the Sky joined the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1982, Conway Twitty took his "Slow Hand" to Number One on the charts.
In 1980, Boxcar Willie debuted on the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1976, Marty Robbins went to "El Paso City" for another Number One record about that West Texas location.
In 1971, Jerry Reed found out that "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and went straight to the top of the charts with that tune.
In 1965, Marty Robbins took the Gordon Lightfoot penned "Ribbon Of Darkness" to Number One on the charts.
In 1956, Doug Stone was born in Marietta, Georgia.
In 1954, Hank Snow was feeling better when "I Don't Hurt Anymore" went to Number One.
In 1939, Al Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Although he is best known for "The Snake" and his many rhythm and blues hits, including "Show and Tell", he originally did a lot of country and western covers as a youngster trying to break into the business.
In 1926, the Harmonica Wizard aka Deford Bailey debuted on the Grand Ole Opry. For more on this talented entertainer who was a major star on the Opry, click here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeFord_Bailey
In 1915, Pat Buttram, actor and comedian was born. He is most remembered as Mr. Haney on "Green Acres" even though he played as Gene Autrey's sidekick as well as Roy Rogers'.
In 1914, bluegrass superstar Lester Flatt was born in Overton County, Tennessee.
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