July 12 in Takinthecountryback.com History

In 1998, singer-songwriter-environmentalist Jimmy Driftwood passed away on his farm in Arkansas.

In 1986, Lee Greenwood went to Number One with "Hearts Aren't Made To Break (They're Made To Love)".

In 1980, Country Charlie Pride took "You Win Again" to the top of the charts.

In 1979, Minnie Riperton passed away. The only reason I add this here is that takinthecountryback.com has one lady who loves and sings "Lovin' You" all the time. She is especially good on the La-La-La-Las and that high part in there.

In 1975, Merle Haggard took the theme from the show "Movin' On" to the top of the charts. Claude Akins and Frank Converse starred in this short lived series. But the music was top-notch.

In 1952, "That Heart Belongs To Me" by Webb Pierce went to Number One.

In 1941, Nascar great Benny Parsons was born.

In 1849, Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison, passed away. If you haven't been to Montpelier, their home, it is a treat for us history nuts.

In 1804, Alexander Hamilton died after being shot by Aaron Burr.