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    • Aug 29, 1927
    Jimmy C. Newman is born in High Point, Louisiana. He becomes the rare Cajun artist to achieve commercial success in country music, with more than 10 Top 10 hits from 1954-1966, leading to his entry into the Grand Ole Opry
    Feb 26, 1928
    Antoine "Fats" Domino is born in New Orleans. The R&B singer finds success in country music as a songwriter when Hank Williams Jr. records "Ain't That A Shame"
    Mar 10, 1929
    Record producer Huey P. Meaux is born in Kaplan, Louisiana. After producing pop hits for Barbara Lynn and B.J. Thomas, he oversees Freddy Fender's country releases in the 1970s, including "You'll Lose A Good Thing," which Meaux also writes
    Nov 11, 1929
    The Municipal Auditorium is dedicated in Shreveport, Louisiana. The building becomes the home of "The Louisiana Hayride," a radio show that provides a launching pad for Elvis Presley, Johnny Horton, Hank Williams, Webb Pierce and David Houston, among others
    Nov 13, 1929
    Jimmie Rodgers records "Hobo Bill's Last Ride" in New Orleans
    Feb 17, 1930
    The Mississippi Sheiks record "Sitting On Top Of The World" in Shreveport, Louisiana
    Mar 15, 1931
    Drummer D.J. Fontana is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He joins Elvis Presley's combo in the 1950s, playing on such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Don't Be Cruel," "Jailhouse Rock" and "All Shook Up"
    Jul 21, 1931
    Sax player Plas Johnson is born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Recognized for his work with Carole King, Steely Dan and Little Richard, he also appears on the 1958 novelty hit "The Purple People Eater" by sometimes-country artist Sheb Wooley
    Jan 5, 1932
    R&B singer Johnny Adams is born in New Orleans. He earns a hit in 1969 with "Reconsider Me," remade six years later for country fans by Narvel Felts
    Feb 25, 1932
    Faron Young is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. One of country's most colorful figures, he founds The Music City News and launches more than 40 hits from 1953-1974 on his way to admission in 2000 to the Country Music Hall of Fame
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