July 23 in Takinthecountryback.com History

In 1994, Alan Jackson had the "Summertime Blues" and a Number One Record.

In 1988, Vern Gosdin begged the bartender to "Set 'Em Up, Joe" as he celebrated a Number One hit.

In 1983, "Pancho and Lefty", written by Townes Van Zandt, and performed by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, went to the top of the charts.

In 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with "I Want To Be With You Tonight".

In 1971, Allison Krauss was born in Decatur, Illinois.

In 1971, Van Heflin, who costarred with Alan Ladd in Shane, passed away.

In 1943, Tony Joe White was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana. I wonder if he still eats poke salad, with all his songwriting bucks.

In 1940, Johnny Darrell, recording artist who picked up on a lot of good hits before superstars did, was born in Hopewell, Alabama.

In 1919, Paul Rice of the Rice Brothers was born in Gainesville, Georgia. It is said that Paul Rice actually wrote "You Are My Sunshine" and that Jimmy Davis bought the song from him.

In 1918, Eva Overstake was born in Decatur, Illinois. She was a member of "The Three Little Mermaids", and married Red Foley in 1934.