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Aug 1, 1944
The movie "Minstrel Man" debuts. Benny Fields stars as a vaudevillian performer with a supporting cast that includes John Raitt, William Frawley and Grand Ole Opry alumnus Lee "Lasses" White
Aug 1, 1944
Ray Whitley is a singing cowboy in the debut of "Trail To Gunsight"
Aug 4, 1944
The William Bendix Marine picture "Abroad With Two Yanks" debuts in theaters, with Foy Willing and The Riders Of The Purple Sage in a supporting role
Aug 5, 1944
"Song Of Nevada" appears in movie theaters with Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and The Sons Of The Pioneers
Aug 7, 1944
Kerry Chater is born in Vancouver, British Columbia. After playing bass with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, he becomes a country songwriter, penning such titles as "I.O.U.," "I Know A Heartache When I See One" and "You Look So Good In Love"
Aug 8, 1944
Michael Johnson is born in Alamosa, Colorado. Though better known for his 1978 pop hit "Bluer Than Blue," the smooth-voiced singer shifts into country during the 1980s, finding success with "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder"
Aug 10, 1944
Anna Iversen marries Jimmy Wagner in Pensacola, Florida. The union produces a daughter, Priscilla, better known as Priscilla Beaulieu, who marries Elvis Presley
Aug 12, 1944
Movie theaters welcome "Sing, Neighbor, Sing," with appearances by Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys and Lulu Belle & Scotty
Aug 16, 1944
Producer Russ Titelman is born in Los Angeles, California. Known for his work with James Taylor, George Harrison and Rickie Lee Jones, he also co-produces Lyle Lovett's version of "What'd I Say" for the movie "Where The Heart Is"
Aug 19, 1944
Edward Garvin Futch is born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Under the stage name Eddy Raven, he works in Cajun and blues before achieving success as a country artist. He amasses hits from 1981-1990, including "Sooner Or Later" and "I Got Mexico"
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