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Mar 11, 1970

Songwriter Ben Hayslip is born in Evans, Georgia. Among the songs he authors: Blake Shelton's "Honey Bee," Luke Bryan's "Huntin', Fishin' And Lovin' Every Day," Thomas Rhett's "Star Of The Show" and Jason Aldean's "When She Says Baby"

Mar 14, 1970

Kristian Bush is born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He becomes a member of Sugarland, which earns multiple Vocal Duo of the Year honors. He co-writes most of the act's material, including "Settlin'," "It Happens" and "Everyday America"

Apr 13, 1970

Actor Rick Schroder is born in Staten Island, New York. Known for his work in the TV series "Silver Spoons" and "NYPD Blue," he wins a Country Music Association award for directing Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss' "Whiskey Lullaby" video

Jun 30, 1970

Singer/songwriter Lance Miller is born in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He earns attention as a contestant on "Nashville Star" in 2004. He subsequently nabs hits as a co-writer of Thomas Rhett's "Beer With Jesus" and Tim McGraw's "I Called Mama"

Jul 8, 1970

Drew Womack is born in Brownwood, Texas. He becomes the lead singer of Sons Of The Desert, which earns two hits in 1997 and backs Lee Ann Womack on "I Hope You Dance." Womack also writes Kenny Chesney's 1997 single "She's Got It All"

Jul 10, 1970

Gerald Vernon is born in Columbus, Ohio. Using the professional name Gary LeVox, he becomes the lead singer for Rascal Flatts, whose tight harmonies and positive lyrics lead to numerous multi-platinum albums and Vocal Group of the Year honors

Jul 12, 1970

Ryan Murphey is born in Los Angeles. The son of singer/songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and Diana Murphey, he joins his father on the 1988 country single "Talkin' To The Wrong Man"

Jul 25, 1970

Drummer Rich Redmond is born in Norwich, Connecticut. After a stint with the band Rushlow, he becomes a member of Jason Aldean's band, playing on "Big Green Tractor," "She's Country" and "Dirt Road Anthem"

Aug 24, 1970

Kristyn Osborn is born near Magna, Utah. She joins sisters Kassidy and Kelsi to form SHeDAISY, whose pop-tinged harmonies lead them to a series of country hits, beginning with the release of their 1999 debut album

Aug 25, 1970

Jo Dee Messina is born in Holliston, Massachusetts. After releasing her first album in 1996, she becomes a significant performer by mining strong, survivor themes, taking the Country Music Association's Horizon Award in 1999

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