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May 13, 1936
Gene Autry stars as the appropriately titled "Singing Cowboy" opens in movie theaters. It co-stars Smiley Burnette and Lon Chaney Jr. In the role, Autry tries to convince a radio station to sponsor a broadcast to raise money for a crippled girl
May 13, 1936
Guitar player Corki Casey O'Dell is born. A 2014 inductee in the Musicians Hall of Fame, she plays on numerous Duane Eddy recordings, plus the 1956 Sanford Clark country hit "The Fool"
Jun 8, 1936
Roy Rogers divorces his first wife, Lucille Ascolese. Six days later, he will marry his second wife, Grace Arline Wilkins
Jun 22, 1936
Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette star in the debut of "Guns And Guitars," in which Autry is framed for killing the sheriff. He did not shoot the deputy
Jul 1, 1936
The Bing Crosby western "Rhythm On The Range" opens with appearances by trumpeter Louis Prima and The Sons Of The Pioneers, including Roy Rogers. Crosby sings the Johnny Mercer number "I'm An Old Cowhand"
Jul 18, 1936
Production is completed on the Gene Autry movie "Oh, Susanna!," which also features Smiley Burnette and The Light Crust Doughboys
Jul 24, 1936
Songwriter Max T. Barnes' father, Max D. Barnes, is born in Hardscratch, Iowa. Also a songwriter, the elder Barnes' credits include "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes," "Don't Take It Away," "Look At Us," and "Chiseled In Stone"
Aug 19, 1936
Gene Autry is robbed and thrown off a train in the debut of "Oh, Susanna!," which also features his on-screen pal Smiley Burnette. Also appearing: The Light Crust Doughboys and, of course, Autry's trusty horse, Champion
Sep 11, 1936
Ray Whitley makes his screen debut with the release of "King Of The Royal Mounted," an adaptation of a Zane Grey novel
Sep 28, 1936
Tex Ritter begins work on his second western movie, "Headin' For The Rio Grande"
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