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    • Jun 28, 1924
    George Morgan is born in Waverly, Tennessee. The pop-influenced singer joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1948, just before the release of his biggest hit, "Candy Kisses." The father of Lorrie Morgan, he reaches the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998
    Dec 31, 1943
    George Morgan gives his first public performance, taking home $5 in tips after singing in a restaurant
    Sep 14, 1948
    George Morgan signs his first recording contract with Columbia Records. The musicians' strike prevents him from recording for four months
    Sep 25, 1948
    George Morgan joins the Grand Ole Opry
    Jan 16, 1949
    George Morgan records his signature song, "Candy Kisses," using Red Foley's band. During the Nashville session he also cuts "Please Don't Let Me Love You," "Rainbow In My Heart" and "All I Need Is Some Lovin'"
    Jan 31, 1949
    Columbia releases George Morgan's debut single, featuring two hits: "Candy Kisses" and "Please Don't Let Me Love You"
    Mar 28, 1949
    Columbia releases George Morgan's double-sided hit, "Rainbow In My Heart" backed with "All I Need Is Some More Lovin'"
    Apr 2, 1949
    George Morgan's "Candy Kisses" hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    Apr 13, 1949
    George Morgan records "Room Full Of Roses"
    Jun 13, 1949
    Columbia releases George Morgan's "Room Full Of Roses"
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