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    • Jul 1, 1894
    John Lair is born in Livingston, Kentucky. He establishes "The Renfro Valley Barn Dance," which airs on radio stations for some 20 years, beginning on WLW in Cincinnati in 1937 and later moving to Louisville's WHAS
    Jul 13, 1895
    Bradley Kincaid is born in Point Leavell, Kentucky. He gains fame through his appearances on WLS' "National Barn Dance" from 1926-1929, finishing his performing career with the Grand Ole Opry and WSM from 1944-1950
    Aug 29, 1900
    Buell Kazee is born in Magoffin County, Kentucky. The folk singer and banjo player records numerous sides for Brunswick in the late-1920s, reviving his career on the folk circuit during the 1970s. Three of those songs are featured in the influential 1952 album "Anthology Of American Folk Music"
    May 11, 1901
    Banjo player Charles "Chick" Hurt is born in Willowshade, Kentucky. He becomes a member of The Prairie Ramblers, a WLS Radio act that backs Patsy Montana on the 1935 hit "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"
    Dec 7, 1901
    Bass player Jack Taylor is born in Summershade, Kentucky. He emerges in 1932 with The Prairie Ramblers, a group that performs on WLS Radio and backs up Patsy Montana on the 1935 hit "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"
    Feb 2, 1902
    Lester McFarland is born in Gray, Kentucky. He becomes one-half of Mac & Bob, a duo that gains acclaim on WLS Radio's "National Barn Dance"
    Mar 14, 1903
    Cynthia May Carver is born in Lamb, Kentucky. Using the stage name Cousin Emmy, she becomes one of country's first successful female artists through both radio and films. She also writes the Buck Owens hit "Ruby (Are You Mad)"
    Jul 4, 1903
    Guitarist/vocalist Charlie Monroe is born in Ohio County, Kentucky. He joins younger sibling Bill to form The Monroe Brothers, who become a significant recording duo during the 1930s, pre-dating Bill's emergence as the Father of Bluegrass
    May 6, 1904
    Cliff Carlisle is born in Mount Eden, Kentucky. Joined by brother Bill to form The Carlisles, their mix of music and humor leads to six Top 10 hits, including "Too Old To Cut The Mustard" and "No Help Wanted"
    Jul 24, 1904
    Guy Drake is born in Weir, Kentucky. He earns his only hit record at the age of 65 with his novelty "Welfare Cadilac"
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