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Jun 11, 1969
Bass player "Smilin'" Jay McDowell is born in Bedford, Indiana. He joins BR549, an energetic, traditionally influenced band that emerges from Nashville's lower Broadway to become a critical favorite in the late-1990s, gaining several Grammy nominations
Aug 16, 1969
Jason "Jace" Robertson is born in Bernice, Louisiana. As a member of the "Duck Dynasty" cast, he takes part in "Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas," a #1 country album in 2013
Aug 19, 1969
Clay Walker is born in Beaumont, Texas. A dynamic live act with a growl he uses judiciously, Walker nets more than 10 years of hits, including "What's It To You," "Who Needs You Baby," "The Chain Of Love" and "She Won't Be Lonely Long"
Aug 23, 1969
Bass player Ira Dean is born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He joins Trick Pony, a band that nabs two hits from its 2001 debut album, winning an American Music Award before the trio breaks up in 2008. He also co-writes Montgomery Gentry's 2009 single "One In Every Crowd"
Aug 23, 1969
Stand-up bass player Barry Bales is born in Kingsport, Tennessee. He becomes a member of Alison Krauss' bluegrass band, Union Station, performing on "When You Say Nothing At All" and The Soggy Bottom Boys' "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow." He also co-writes Chris Stapleton's 2015 single "Nobody To Blame"
Aug 27, 1969
Jason Brown is born in Athens, Georgia. Using the stage name Colt Ford, he combines hip-hop based raps with country instrumentation, landing a #1 country album in 2012 with "Declaration Of Independence" and a 2011 hit as a songwriter on Jason Aldean's "Dirt Road Anthem"
Sep 24, 1969
Drummer Marty Mitchell is born in Trenton, New Jersey. He joins Ricochet in the 21st century, replacing Tim Chewning
Sep 27, 1969
Songwriter Joe West is born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He authors Jimmy Wayne's 2008 hit "Do You Believe Me Now" and Toby Keith's 2009 single "American Ride"
Oct 3, 1969
Gwen Stefani is born in Fullerton, California. She comes to prominence as the lead singer of the rock band No Doubt. Through her role as a judge on NBC's "The Voice," she becomes romantically involved with Blake Shelton, teaming with him on the Top 15 country hits "Go Ahead And Break My Heart" and "Nobody But You"
Oct 12, 1969
Dixie Chicks fiddler Martie Maguire is born in York, Pennsylvania. The fashionable, harmony-driven female trio earns numerous awards between 1998 and 2003 before an offhand political remark damages its standing in mainstream country. The group renames as The Chicks in 2020
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