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Dec 1, 1945
Bette Midler is born in Paterson, New Jersey. She records the pop hit "The Rose," which Conway Twitty later turns into a country single, and remakes Gary Morris' "The Wind Beneath My Wings" as a pop recording
Dec 4, 1945
Singer/songwriter Gary P. Nunn is born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. A key figure in the rise of Texas country, he writes the Willie Nelson hit "Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning" and Rosanne Cash's "Couldn't Do Nothin' Right"
Dec 19, 1945
John McEuen is born in Oakland, California. The multi-instrumentalist joins The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1968, remaining with the group through its shift from folk and pop into country music in the 1980s
Dec 20, 1945
Drummer Peter Criss is born in New York. He joins Kiss, a hard-rock band known for its theatrical presentation. The group inspires Garth Brooks, who records his version of their song "Hard Luck Woman" for the Kiss tribute album "Kiss My Ass"
Dec 30, 1945
Davy Jones is born in Manchester, England. In 1966, he joins the pop group The Monkees, whose "Last Train To Clarksville" ranks among country music's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
Jan 5, 1946
Steel guitarist Doug Jernigan is born in Pensacola, Florida. A road warrior with Faron Young, Lorrie Morgan and David Houston, he plays on Johnny Paycheck's mid-'70s hit "Song And Dance Man"
Jan 11, 1946
Naomi Judd is born in Ashland, Kentucky. Along with daughter Wynonna, The Judds become the pre-eminent duo of the '80s with harmonies that reflect mountain music and the blues. Chronic hepatitis forces her to halt regular performing in 1991
Jan 16, 1946
Woodwind player Timmy Tappan is born. A musical director for Bobby Goldsboro, he writes the Lee Greenwood country hit "Fool's Gold"
Jan 19, 1946
Dolly Parton is born in Sevier County, Tennessee. First gaining attention as a duet partner with Porter Wagoner, she melds a big personality with talents in performing, writing and acting on her way into in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Feb 2, 1946
Howard Bellamy is born in Darby, Florida. Along with sibling David, The Bellamy Brothers net over 25 hits from 1979-1990, employing baby-boomer themes and double entendres. They earn 17 CMA nominations as a duo or group, but never win
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