August 1 in Takinthecountryback.com History
In 1992, Brooks and Dunn broke through to the top with "Boot Scootin' Boogie".
In 1987, Ronnie Milsap went to Number One with "Snap Your Fingers".
In 1987, Howdy Forrester of Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys passed away. He was a fiddle virtuoso, and spent 38 of his years performing at the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1981, Hank, Jr. was atop the charts with "Dixie On My Mind".
In 1980, character actor Strother Martin passed away. Among his many roles were included those in John Wayne Westerns, and many "Gunsmoke" episodes.
In 1966, George Ducas was born in Texas City, Texas. He is best remembered for his top ten hit, "Lipstick Promises".
In 1953, Hank Thompson was at the top of the charts with "Rub-A-Dub-Dub".
In 1931, American folk performer Ramblin' Jack Elliot was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1927, The Carter Family, A.P., Sara, and Maybelle, made their first recordings for Ralph Peer and RCA at the Bristol Sessions.
In 1909, Horace Leon Chappelear was born. He was known as "The Lone Star Cowboy", and at one time worked closely with Jimmie Davis.
In 1903, American folk figure and Western heroine Martha Jane Canary was born in Princeton, Missouri. She is remembered as Calamity Jane, and is buried next to Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood, South Dakota.
In 1987, Ronnie Milsap went to Number One with "Snap Your Fingers".
In 1987, Howdy Forrester of Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys passed away. He was a fiddle virtuoso, and spent 38 of his years performing at the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1981, Hank, Jr. was atop the charts with "Dixie On My Mind".
In 1980, character actor Strother Martin passed away. Among his many roles were included those in John Wayne Westerns, and many "Gunsmoke" episodes.
In 1966, George Ducas was born in Texas City, Texas. He is best remembered for his top ten hit, "Lipstick Promises".
In 1953, Hank Thompson was at the top of the charts with "Rub-A-Dub-Dub".
In 1931, American folk performer Ramblin' Jack Elliot was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1927, The Carter Family, A.P., Sara, and Maybelle, made their first recordings for Ralph Peer and RCA at the Bristol Sessions.
In 1909, Horace Leon Chappelear was born. He was known as "The Lone Star Cowboy", and at one time worked closely with Jimmie Davis.
In 1903, American folk figure and Western heroine Martha Jane Canary was born in Princeton, Missouri. She is remembered as Calamity Jane, and is buried next to Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood, South Dakota.
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