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Feb 13, 1973

Drummer Scott Thomas is born in Greenville, North Carolina. He becomes a member of Parmalee, which nabs hits with 2013's "Carolina," 2014's "Close Your Eyes" and 2015's "Already Callin' You Mine"

Mar 6, 1973

Singer/songwriter Trent Willmon is born in Afton, Texas. The traditionally-minded vocalist earns hits as a composer of Montgomery Gentry's "Back When I Knew It All" and Steel Magnolia's "Keep On Lovin' You," and as the producer of Cody Johnson's "On My Way To You"

Mar 17, 1973

Keifer Thompson is born in Miami, Oklahoma. He becomes one-half of Thompson Square, a husband-and-wife team that earns Vocal Duo of the Year from the Academy of Country Music in 2012 and '13

Apr 6, 1973

Bass player Markku Lappalainen is born in California. He becomes a member of the rock band Hoobastank, referenced in Luke Bryan's 2008 country hit "Country Man"

Apr 17, 1973

Rhythm guitarist Craig Anderson is born in Huntsville, Alabama. He becomes a member of Heartland, which picks up a hit in 2006 with the ballad "I Loved Her First"

May 3, 1973

Brad Martin is born in Greenfield, Ohio. The country traditionalist nets a hit from his debut album in 2002 with "Before I Knew Better"

Jun 6, 1973

Lisa Brokop is born in Surrey, British Columbia. She's nominated in the mid 1990s for Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music

Jun 20, 1973

Songwriter Troy Verges is born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He authors such hits as Little Big Town's "Day Drinking," Martina McBride's "Blessed," Hunter Hayes' "Wanted" and Carrie Underwood's "Wasted"

Jun 26, 1973

Gretchen Wilson is born in Granite City, Illinois. Her feisty debut single, "Redneck Woman," leads to instant stardom and the Country Music Association's Horizon Award. She follows it with "Here For The Party" and "When I Think About Cheatin'"

Jul 11, 1973

Singer/songwriter Scotty Emerick is born in Hollywood, Florida. He joins Toby Keith's band and becomes a co-writer on such hits as "Beer For My Horses," "Whiskey Girl," "I Love This Bar" and "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight"

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