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Mar 16, 1922
WSB goes on the air in Atlanta. One week later, it becomes the first radio station to broadcast country music
Mar 23, 1922
Fiddlin' John Carson becomes the first "hillbilly" artist to play on the radio, performing on Atlanta's WSB. His first song: "Little Old Log Cabin In The Lane"
Aug 14, 1922
The Jenkins Family debuts on WSB Radio in Atlanta, becoming one of the first country acts to perform on radio. They remain regulars on the station for a decade
Sep 18, 1922
Fiddler Clayton McMichen makes his first appearance on Atlanta radio station WSB
Sep 28, 1922
Riley Puckett makes his radio debut on Atlanta's WSB
Nov 29, 1922
Atlanta's WSB presents an "Old-Fashioned Concert," regarded as the first all-country radio program in history
Nov 16, 1940
"The WSB Barn Dance" airs for the first time in Atlanta
Feb 18, 1950
"The WSB Barn Dance" airs for the last time in Atlanta
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