July 18 in Takinthecountryback.com History

In 1987, The Judds sang "I Know Where I'm Going" and they did, they went to Number One with that song.

In 1981, Alabama went to Number One with "Feels So Right", one of their best ballads.

In 1964, Roger Miller took the top spot with "Dang Me".

In 1960, Hank Locklin was in the middle of a fourteen week run at the top of the charts with "Please Help Me, I'm Falling".

In 1954, Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell, Kentucky. I appreciate that Ricky Skaggs has stuck by the music that took him to stardom. I also think he is one of the most talented of ALL performers today.

In 1954, Mark Jones of Exile was born in Harlan, Kentucky.

In 1919, Walter David "D" Kilpatrick was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was one of the legends in behind the scenes Nashville. He passed away earlier this year.

In 1903, Chill Wills, great Western character actor, was born in Seagoville, Texas.

In 1843, Virgil Earp of the Fighting Earp family was born in Hartford, Kentucky. Even after the Gunfight at the OK Corral, and being bushwacked later and having an arm that hung useless, he still worked as a lawman.