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Mar 28, 1924
Arlie Duff is born in Jack's Branch, Texas. The school teacher registers his lone country hit as a recording artist when he writes the country anthem "You All Come," since re-phrased as "Y'all Come." He also writes Sonny James' "It's The Little Things"
Mar 29, 1924
Jimmy Work is born in Akron, Ohio. He writes Red Foley's "Tennessee Border" and Kitty Wells' "Makin' Believe," later remade by Emmylou Harris
Apr 16, 1924
Henry Mancini is born in Cleveland, Ohio. A composer, arranger and conductor, he receives enormous attention for his work on such movies as "The Pink Panther" and "Love Story," but also co-writes Charley Pride's country hit "All His Children"
Apr 21, 1924
Ira Louvin is born in Section, Alabama. Teamed with younger sibling Charlie, The Louvin Brothers become a strong influence on country harmonies after their start on the Grand Ole Opry in 1955, entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001
Apr 28, 1924
Drummer Calvin "Eagle Eye" Shields is born in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to blues recordings by Wynonie Harris and Little Willie John, he plays on country hits by Moon Mullican and Hawkshaw Hawkins through his association with King Records
May 3, 1924
Joe Urick is born in Malden, Massachusetts. Under the name The Ames Brothers, Joe Ames and three siblings become a major pop vocal group. Their 1956 release "It Only Hurts For A Little While" is remade by Margo Smith for country fans in 1978
May 19, 1924
Lester Wilburn is born in Thayer, Missouri. He performs as part of the Wilburn family act, appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. Two members, Teddy and Doyle, eventually become the duo The Wilburn Brothers
May 22, 1924
Singer/songwriter Charles Aznavour is born in Paris. The French pop figure has his songs recorded by the likes of traditional-pop singers Vic Damone and Liza Minnelli, but gains a country hit when Roy Clark cuts "Yesterday, When I Was Young"
Jun 12, 1924
George H.W. Bush is born in Milton, Massachusetts. An avowed country music fan, he becomes the first president to attend the CMA Awards, and receives campaign support in 1988 from Moe Bandy, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn and Lee Greenwood
Jun 20, 1924
Chet Atkins is born in Luttrell, Tennessee. The consummate guitarist, he develops a successful career as an instrumentalist, but also runs RCA Records' country division and helps create the Nashville Sound, joining the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973
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