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Jul 4, 1980

Songwriter Josh Osborne is born in Kentucky. His successes will include Sam Hunt's "Body Like A Back Road," Blake Shelton's "Sangria," Kacey Musgraves' "Merry Go 'Round," Old Dominion's "One Man Band" and Kenny Chesney's "Come Over"

Oct 4, 1980

Jaren Johnston is born in Nashville. A founding member of The Cadillac Three, he writes Keith Urban's "You Gonna Fly," Jake Owen's "Beachin'," Tyler Hubbard's "5 Foot 9" and Tim McGraw's "Southern Girl"

Dec 9, 1980

Dean Sheremet is born in Dearborn, Michigan. Married to country singer LeAnn Rimes from 2002-2010, he co-writes her hit "Nothin' Better To Do"

Mar 23, 1981

Singer/songwriter Brett Young is born in Anaheim, California. He wins the Academy of Country Music's New Male Vocalist of the Year in 2018 on the strength of the hits "Sleep Without You," "In Case You Didn't Know," "Mercy" and "Like I Loved You"

Mar 31, 1981

Alt-country singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham is born in Hobbs, New Mexico. He wins a Golden Globe award and an Oscar in 2010 for co-writing "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)"

May 14, 1981

George "Bubba" Strait Jr. is born. He co-writes his father's hits "Here For A Good Time" and "Living For The Night"

Aug 17, 1981

Brandon Church is born in Catawba County, North Carolina. He co-writes "How 'Bout You," a 2006 country hit for his older brother, Eric Church

Sep 4, 1981

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Gossin is born in Utica, New York. He helps form the harmony-based Gloriana in 2007. The act earns million-selling singles with its 2009 debut, "Wild At Heart," and the 2011 hit "(Kissed You) Good Night"

Sep 15, 1981

Singer/songwriter Andy Gibson is born in Spokane, Washington. He co-writes "Don't You Wanna Stay," a 2010 Jason Aldean duet with Kelly Clarkson

Oct 25, 1981

Rock vocalist Austin Winkler is born. As a founding member of the Oklahoma City band Hinder, he co-writes the power ballad "Lips Of An Angel," which Jack Ingram remakes as a country hit in 2007

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