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Jun 14, 1937
"Yodellin' Kid From Pine Ridge" makes its debut in theaters, with Gene Autry playing the hero in a story about cattle rustlers in Georgia. Also along for the ride: Smiley Burnette and Champion
Jun 15, 1937
Waylon Jennings is born in Littlefield, Texas. A protege of Buddy Holly, he becomes a leader in the Outlaw movement of the 1970s alongside his occasional duet partner, Willie Nelson. Jennings joins the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001
Jun 20, 1937
Songwriter Ben Peters is born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. On his way to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he writes such hits as Kenny Rogers' "Daytime Friends," Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'," Freddy Fender's "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" and Eddy Arnold's "Turn The World Around"
Jun 23, 1937
Rockabilly guitarist Paul Peek is born in High Point, North Carolina. He earns recognition as a member of Gene Vincent's Blue Caps after replacing Willie Williams in 1956. Peek appears in the movie "The Girl Can't Help It"
Jun 23, 1937
Guitarist Niki Sullivan is born in South Gate, California. He becomes a member of Buddy Holly's Crickets, appearing on "That'll Be The Day"
Jun 27, 1937
Pee Wee King & The Golden West Cowboys officially join the Grand Ole Opry
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