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    • Mar 31, 1934
    Hall Of Fame songwriter John D. Loudermilk is born in Durham, North Carolina. His hits include "Indian Reservation," by Paul Revere & The Raiders; "Abilene," by George Hamilton IV; and "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye," by Eddy Arnold
    Apr 29, 1958
    John D. Loudermilk plays a Kentucky Derby Festival show at Louisville's Freedom Hall that features Ray Price, George Morgan, Gene Sullivan and Jerry Vale. When he bombs, Loudermilk decides to give up performing and focus on songwriting. His successes will include "Abilene," "Waterloo" and "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye"
    Jun 14, 1958
    John D. Loudermilk performs on ABC's "The Dick Clark Show"
    Jan 19, 1965
    Songwriter John D. Loudermilk's "Tobacco Road" is performed by The Nashville Teens on the second episode of NBC's "Hullabaloo." Also appearing: Paul Anka, Dionne Warwick and Johnny Rivers
    May 28, 1967
    Chet Atkins is the subject of a tribute concert at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium marking his 20th year in the music industry. On hand are Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Dean, Merle Travis, Floyd Cramer, John D. Loudermilk, Dottie West, Homer & Jethro, Harlan Howard and The Jordanaires
    Feb 9, 1968
    Eddy Arnold hosts an NBC-TV special, "American Profile: Music From The Land." John D. Loudermilk performs "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye," inspiring Arnold to record it. Other guests: Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Tex Ritter
    Feb 29, 1968
    John D. Loudermilk takes the trophy for Best Album Notes during the 10th annual Grammy Awards for notations on his own album, "Suburban Attitudes In Country Verse"
    Feb 1, 1971
    Columbia releases Paul Revere & The Raiders pop hit "Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Indian Reservation)." Written by country songwriter John D. Loudermilk, it's referenced at the end of Tim McGraw's first hit, "Indian Outlaw"
    Jun 30, 1971
    Paul Revere & The Raiders' pop hit "Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Indian Reservation)" earns a gold single from the RIAA. The song was written by country songwriter John D. Loudermilk. Country singer Freddy Weller plays bass on the recording
    Oct 10, 1976
    The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Carl Belew ("What's He Doing In My World"), Dallas Frazier ("Elvira"), Moon Mullican, John D. Loudermilk ("Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye"), Curly Putman ("He Stopped Loving Her Today") and Mel Tillis
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