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Jul 17, 1918
Red Sovine is born in Charleston, West Virginia. A Grand Ole Opry member beginning in 1954, his first hit comes with the Webb Pierce duet "Why Baby Why." He later records the trucker recitations "Phantom 309," "Giddyup Go" and "Teddy Bear"
Jul 20, 1918
Songwriter Cindy Walker is born in Mart, Texas. She lands a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame by writing such hits as Eddy Arnold's "You Don't Know Me," Webb Pierce's "I Don't Care" and Jim Reeves' "Distant Drums"
Jul 23, 1918
Eva Overstake is born in Decatur, Illinois. She becomes Red Foley's wife in 1933
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