June 22 in Country Music History

in 1996, Tracy Lawrence hit the top of the charts with "Time Marches On".

In 1991, Garth Brooks took the top spot with "The Thunder Rolls".

In 1985, The Oak Ridge Boys took the Number One spot on the charts with "Little Things".

In 1974, "This Time" by Waylon Jennings went to the top of the Billboard Charts.

In 1972, Elton Britt, the world's greatest yodeler passed away. Click here for more information on this singer, songwriter, and bandleader:

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

In 1936, Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas. Singer, songwriter, actor, helicopter pilot, he's the whole package. For more on this unique individual who was dating Janis Joplin when she died, click here:

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

In 1930, deceased Grand Ole Opry member Roy Drusky was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1892, Ralph Peer was born in Independence, Missouri. To understand the deep recesses of country music, you have to know Peer. To learn just a little about this musical pioneer, click here:

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