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Apr 24, 1979
Singer/songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard is born in Salyersville, Kentucky. After the release of her second album in 2002, she scores her first hit with "Forgive"
May 30, 1979
Karl Davis dies in Chicago. He was one-half of the duo Karl & Harty, which came to prominence on WLS Radio's "National Barn Dance." He also authored Hank Locklin's 1967 single "The Country Hall Of Fame"
Jun 1, 1979
Sgt. Barry Sadler is charged in Nashville with the December 1 shooting death of songwriter Lee Emerson. Sadler says he shot Emerson, also known as Lee Bellamy, in self-defense while trying to protect 25-year-old Darlene Sharp
Jun 10, 1979
Lee Brice is born in Sumter, South Carolina. Known as an artist for such hits as "Love Like Crazy," "Hard To Love," "I Don't Dance" and "I Drive Your Truck," he also writes The Eli Young Band's "Crazy Girl" and Garth Brooks' "More Than A Memory"
Jun 27, 1979
A year after Willie Nelson revived his standard "Georgia On My Mind," Hoagy Carmichael Day is declared in New York, where the songwriter is honored at a Carnegie Hall concert
Jul 6, 1979
Songwriter/producer Van McCoy dies of a heart attack in Englewood, New Jersey. Best known for his disco hit "The Hustle," he's also credited with writing Jody Miller's "Baby, I'm Yours" and Billy "Crash" Craddock's "Walk Softly"
Aug 18, 1979
Songwriter/guitarist Brad Tursi is born. In addition to songs for his band Old Dominion, he also pens Luke Bryan's "Light It Up," Tyler Farr's "A Guy Walks Into A Bar" and Kenny Chesney's "Save It For A Rainy Day"
Aug 19, 1979
Dorsey Burnette dies of a heart attack in Canoga Park, California. He was an important figure in the growth of rockabilly through his membership with younger brother Johnny Burnette in the Rock 'N' Roll Trio. Dorsey also wrote the Glen Campbell hit "Hey Little One"
Sep 4, 1979
Singer/songwriter Granger Smith is born in Dallas, Texas. Building his career as an independent artist, he releases seven albums before he earns his first hit, "Backroad Song," in 2015. He earns additional hits with 2016's "If The Boot Fits" and 2017's "Happens Like That"
Oct 7, 1979
The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Elsie McWilliams ("Blue Yodel"), Thomas A. Dorsey ("Peace In The Valley"), Joe South ("Rose Garden") and The Louvin Brothers ("If I Could Only Win Your Love")
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