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Oct 28, 1967

Actress Julia Roberts is born in Smyrna, Georgia. She marries Lyle Lovett for two years in the mid-'90s, and stars in "Runaway Bride," which launches hits for The Dixie Chicks and Martina McBride

Nov 1, 1967

Australian pop artist Tina Arena is born in Melbourne. Her songs are covered for the American country charts by Wynonna, who earns a hit with "Heaven Help My Heart"; and Jo Dee Messina, who scores with "Burn"

Nov 18, 1967

Cajun accordion player Jimmy Breaux is born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. As a member of BeauSoleil, he supports Mary Chapin Carpenter on her 1991 hit "Down At The Twist And Shout"

Nov 26, 1967

Bass player John Stirratt is born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He performs with the alternative country bands Uncle Tupelo and Wilco

Dec 5, 1967

Gary Herzberg is born in Montebello, California. Under the stage name Gary Allan, the scratchy-voiced singer debuts in 1996, launching a string of hits that includes "Smoke Rings In The Dark," "Nothing On But The Radio," "Watching Airplanes" and "Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)"

Dec 17, 1967

Bass player Duane Propes is born in Longview, Texas. He joins the six-man band Little Texas, whose thick harmonies lead to a successful 1990s run highlighted by "God Blessed Texas," "What Might Have Been" and "You And Forever And Me"

Dec 26, 1967

Audrey Wiggins is born in Asheville, North Carolina. She forms a duo with brother John Wiggins, racking up three Vocal Duo of the Year nominations from the Country Music Association during the 1990s

Dec 27, 1967

Songwriter Jim Beavers is born in Midland, Texas. He authors Tim McGraw's "Felt Good On My Lips," Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup," Luke Bryan's "Drink A Beer" and Josh Turner's "Why Don't We Just Dance"

Jan 12, 1968

Keith Anderson is born in Miami, Oklahoma. A member of the MuzikMafia, he attains a gold album with his 2005 debut, "Three Chord Country And American Rock & Roll," and earns a handful of Top 5 hits, led by 2008's "I Still Miss You"

Jan 16, 1968

Songwriter/producer Atticus Ross is born in London. A member of Nine Inch Nails, he works with Trent Reznor on movie scores and oversees recordings by Korn, Perry Farrell and Pink! Ross also is listed as a co-writer on CMA award-winner "Old Town Road," by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

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