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Feb 17, 1969

Jon Randall is born in Dallas, Texas. After playing with Emmylou Harris' Nash Ramblers, he joins Lorrie Morgan on the 1996 hit "By My Side." He also writes Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss' "Whiskey Lullaby," Miranda Lambert's "Tin Man" and Blake Shelton's "Drink On It"; and produces Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum

Feb 28, 1969

Pop vocalist Pat Monahan is born in Erie, Pennsylvania. As the lead singer of Train, he co-writes "Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)," a 2001 pop hit that gets referenced--along with the band--in Sam Hunt's 2014 country hit "Leave The Night On"

May 14, 1969

Songwriter/producer Greg Kurstin is born in Los Angeles. After crafting such pop hits as Adele's "Hello," Sia's "Chandelier" and Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger," he works with Maren Morris on the 2019 singles "Girl" and "The Bones"

Jun 5, 1969

Brian McKnight is born in Buffalo, New York. The R&B balladeer realizes a country hit as a songwriter when Mark Wills re-records his song "Back At One"

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"

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 13, 1969

Rhett Akins is born in Valdosta, Georgia. After three hits as an artist in the 1990s, he transitions into songwriting, composing Luke Bryan's "Huntin', Fishin' And Lovin' Every Day," Jason Aldean's "When She Says Baby," Thomas Rhett's "Life Changes" and Blake Shelton's "I Lived It," among others

Dec 5, 1969

Singer/songwriter Ray Scott is born in Semora, North Carolina. He releases his debut album in 2005, but not before writing Clay Walker's hit "A Few Questions"

Jan 30, 1970

Tammy Cochran is born in Austinburg, Ohio. The traditionally minded singer collects a Top 10 hit in 2001 with "Angels In Waiting," a ballad written about two brothers who died from cystic fibrosis

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"

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