Saturday, July 26, 2008

July 26 in Takinthecountryback.com History

In 1986, "On The Other Hand" became Randy Travis' first Number One hit.

In 1980, "Barroom Buddies" Clint Eastwood and Merle Haggard were at the top of the charts.

In 1969, Buck Owens was at the top of the charts with "Johnny B. Goode".

In 1956, producer Scott Hendricks was born in Clinton, Oklahoma.

In 1931, Fred Foster, songwriter and record label executive, was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He is probably most famous for his work as the owner of Monument Records, and especially his work with Roy Orbison.

In 1922, Jim Fogelsong, music executive, was born in Lundale, West Virginia. Here is a link to his Country Music Hall of Fame member's page:

http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=119

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