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Aug 3, 1917
Songwriter Claude DeMetrius is born in Bath, Maine. He writes Elvis Presley's "Hard Headed Woman" and "I Was The One," as well as Marvin Rainwater's "Nothin' Needs Nothin' (Like I Need You)"
Sep 18, 1917
Ervin T. Rouse is born in Craven County, North Carolina. As a member of The Rouse Brothers, he writes the classic "Orange Blossom Special" and records the original version of the fiddle tune
Oct 20, 1917
Songwriter Jerry Irby is born in New Braunfels, Texas. His biggest success comes with "Drivin' Nails In My Coffin," a hit for both Ernest Tubb and Floyd Tillman. Irby also pens Bob Wills' "Keeper Of My Heart"
Nov 22, 1917
Songwriter Bernie Lowe is born in Philadelphia. He authors Elvis Presley's hit "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear"
Nov 29, 1917
Merle Travis is born in Rosewood, Kentucky. He becomes an influential guitarist, records several late-1940s hits, and writes "Sixteen Tons" and "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)," earning membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Jan 28, 1918
Lyricist Bob Hilliard is born in New York City. Known for the pop classic "Our Day Will Come," he also writes Ronnie Milsap's "Any Day Now," Bobby Helms' "Jacqueline" and Mickey Gilley's "Bouquet Of Roses"
Feb 4, 1918
Songwriter Vic McAlpin is born in Gallatin, Tennessee. He pens Jack Greene's "What Locks The Door," Roy Drusky's "Another" and Eddy Arnold's "What Is Life Without Love." He sells his stake in "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" to Hank Williams for $500
Mar 22, 1918
Songwriter Hoyle Nix is born in Azle, Texas. His chief claim to fame comes as the author of the western-swing classic "Big Ball's In Cowtown"
Jun 25, 1918
Songwriter Sid Tepper is born in Brooklyn, New York. Among his future songs are Marty Robbins' "Stairway Of Love," Jim Reeves' "Young Hearts" and Johnny Bond's "Love Song In 32 Bars"
Jul 20, 1918
Songwriter Cindy Walker is born in Mart, Texas. She lands a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame by writing such hits as Eddy Arnold's "You Don't Know Me," Webb Pierce's "I Don't Care" and Jim Reeves' "Distant Drums"
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