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    • May 2, 1926
    Ernest Stoneman writes to Thomas Edison in an effort to expand his recording presence. He subsequently records for both Edison Records and Okeh, which has already issued a number of his performances
    May 8, 1926
    Obed Pickard, the first singing star of the Grand Ole Opry, makes his debut on the WSM radio show
    May 13, 1926
    Disc jockey Dewey Phillips is born in Adamsville, Tennessee. He becomes the first person to play an Elvis Presley record in 1954, spinning "That's All Right" 14 times straight on a Memphis station
    May 20, 1926
    Vic Urick is born in Malden, Massachusetts. Billed as The Ames Brothers, Vic Ames and three siblings become a significant pop vocal group. Their 1956 release "It Only Hurts For A Little While" is re-constructed by Margo Smith for country fans in 1978
    May 22, 1926
    Nannie Lewis is born in Lincolnton, Georgia. She joins the bluegrass-gospel act The Lewis Family. Their record "His Blood Now Covers My Sin" ranks among country's 500 greatest singles in a Country Music Foundation publication
    May 23, 1926
    Songwriter Arthur Gunter is born in Nashville. He writes Elvis Presley's early hit "Baby, Let's Play House"
    May 30, 1926
    Fiddler Johnny Gimble is born in Tyler, Texas. Named Instrumentalist of the Year five times by the Country Music Association, his credits include work with Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Moe Bandy and George Strait. He earns a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018
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