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Oct 9, 1949
Pop singer/songwriter Rod Temperton is born in Cleethorpes, England. The author of hits by Michael Jackson, The Brothers Johnson and George Benson, he also writes Heatwave's "Always And Forever," referenced in Bryan White's 1996 country hit "That's Another Song"
Oct 25, 1949
Singer/songwriter Walter Hyatt is born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. His group, Uncle Walt's Band, provides a training ground for David Ball. A musical associate of Lyle Lovett, Hyatt's multiple influences make him a predecessor of Americana
Nov 8, 1949
Songwriter Gary Nicholson is born in Commerce, Texas. He builds such credits as Montgomery Gentry's "She Couldn't Change Me," Patty Loveless' "The Trouble With The Truth," Vince Gill's "One More Last Chance" and Waylon Jennings' "Working Without A Net"
Nov 16, 1949
Songwriter and bluegrass musician Larry Cordle is born in Cordell, Kentucky. He pens Ricky Skaggs' "Highway 40 Blues," Diamond Rio's "Mama Don't Forget To Pray For Me" and George Strait & Alan Jackson's "Murder On Music Row," among others
Nov 23, 1949
Songwriter Ed Hill is born in Hanford, California. He authors Luke Bryan's "Most People Are Good," Faith Hill's "It Matters To Me," Reba McEntire's "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter" and George Strait's "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"
Nov 23, 1949
Songwriter Charlie Black is born in Cheverly, Maryland. His long line of hits includes Reba McEntire's "You Lie," Phil Vassar's "Six-Pack Summer," Alan Jackson's "Right On The Money" and Anne Murray's "A Little Good News"
Nov 26, 1949
Singer/songwriter Martin Lee is born in London, England. A member of the pop group The Brotherhood Of Man, he co-writes and performs on "Save Your Kisses For Me," remade as a 1976 country hit by Margo Smith
Dec 6, 1949
Huddie Ledbetter dies in New York City. Better known as Lead Belly, the blues pioneer made a mark in country music when his composition "Goodnight Irene" became a hit for both Moon Mullican and the duo of Red Foley & Ernest Tubb
Dec 13, 1949
Randy Owen is born in Fort Payne, Alabama. He becomes the lead singer for Alabama, whose blend of country and Southern rock yields numerous gold and platinum honors and a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Dec 22, 1949
Robin and Maurice Gibb are born in Manchester, England. With brother Barry, they form the pop group The Bee Gees. They also write several country hits, including Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton's "Islands In The Stream," Olivia Newton-John's "Come On Over" and Susie Allanson's "Words"
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