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Oct 8, 1950

Bluegrass guitarist Russ Barenberg is born. In addition to making his own albums, he also appears on Randy Travis' 1992 hit "Better Class Of Losers"

Oct 10, 1950

Songwriter Tim Krekel is born in Louisville, Kentucky. Twice a member of Jimmy Buffett's band, he authors Crystal Gayle's "Turning Away" and Patty Loveless' "You Can Feel Bad"

Oct 12, 1950

Model and actress Susan Anton is born in Oak Glen, California. Named Miss California of 1969, she earns a country hit by teaming with Fred Knoblock on the 1980 single "Killin' Time"

Oct 19, 1950

Brian Collins is born in Baltimore, Maryland. Following the advice of Dolly Parton, he moves to Nashville, where he nets a hit with his 1974 remake of "Statue Of A Fool"

Nov 4, 1950

Singer/songwriter Diane Pfeifer is born in St. Louis, Missouri. She writes Debby Boone's 1980 hit "Free To Be Lonely Again"

Nov 10, 1950

Steel player Greg Trostal is born in Elmira, New York. He replaces Pat Severs in Pirates Of The Mississippi in 1994

Nov 12, 1950

Barbara Fairchild is born in Lafe, Arkansas. After making her first record at age 15, her 1972 release "Teddy Bear Song" begins a three-single run of innocent hits

Nov 24, 1950

Drummer Robert Burns is born in Jacksonville, Florida. As a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, he plays on "Sweet Home Alabama," ranked among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"

Nov 29, 1950

Wendy Steiner is born in Los Angeles. Operating professionally as Wendy Waldman, she produces hits for Suzy Bogguss and The Forester Sisters. Waldman writes The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Fishin' In The Dark," Crystal Gayle's "Baby, What About You" and Lorrie Morgan's "Half Enough," among others

Nov 30, 1950

Vocalist Greg Gordon is born. He becomes the lead singer of the 1980s pop group The Boys Band, then moves into backup work. His credits include John Berry's 1996 single "Change My Mind"

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