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May 3, 1903
Bing Crosby is born in Tacoma, Washington. One of the most revered pop figures of the 20th century, his version of "Pistol Packin' Mama," recorded with The Andrews Sisters, becomes a country hit. He also inspires Willie Nelson's album "Stardust"
Jun 18, 1903
Actress Jeanette MacDonald is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She co-stars with Nelson Eddy in the 1936 picture "Rose Marie," introducing the title song and "Indian Love Call." Both songs are destined to become country hits for Slim Whitman
Jul 4, 1903
Guitarist/vocalist Charlie Monroe is born in Ohio County, Kentucky. He joins younger sibling Bill to form The Monroe Brothers, who become a significant recording duo during the 1930s, pre-dating Bill's emergence as the Father of Bluegrass
Aug 30, 1903
Singer and steel guitarist Charles Mitchell is born in Louisiana. He nets a 1944 hit with "If It's Wrong To Love You"
Aug 31, 1903
Jimmy Dean is born. The brother of western star Eddie Dean, he appears with him for three years on "The National Barn Dance" out of Chicago, and performs in Foy Willing's New Riders Of The Purple Sage
Sep 8, 1903
Milton Brown is born in Stephenville, Texas. Along with Bob Wills, he originates western swing, leading the Musical Brownies, which he forms in 1932
Sep 13, 1903
Banjo player Kenny "Rudy" Trietsch is born in Arcadia, Indiana. He forms the comedic "WLS Barn Dance" band The Hoosier Hot Shots, who earn a trio of mid-1940s hits and appear in a string of westerns
Sep 15, 1903
Roy Acuff is born in Maynardville, Tennessee. Proclaimed the King of Country Music, he becomes synonymous with the Grand Ole Opry following his 1938 debut. In 1962, he becomes the first living inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Sep 22, 1903
Songwriter Fred Glickman is born in Chicago. He co-writes "Mule Train," a pop hit for Frankie Laine and a country hit for Tennessee Ernie Ford
Nov 1, 1903
Don Robey, also known as Deadric Malone, is born in Houston, Texas. The founder of the R&B record labels Duke and Peacock, he writes "Share Your Love With Me," which becomes a 1981 country hit for Kenny Rogers; and "Pledging My Love," a 1984 Emmylou Harris title
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