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Jul 9, 2016
Jon Pardi's "California Sunrise" debuts at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart
Jul 9, 1950
Songwriter Mark D. Sanders is born in Los Angeles. Among the hits he authors are George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky," Lonestar's "No News," Jo Dee Messina's "Heads Carolina, Tails California" and Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance"
Jul 9, 1976
Willie Nelson performs "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" and "If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time" during NBC's "The Midnight Special." He also sings with host Rita Coolidge and guest Jackie DeShannon
Jul 9, 2024
The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall dies with ALS at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. A member of The Oaks for more than 50 years, he sang lead on such key tracks as "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue," contributing to the group's membership in the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame
Jul 9, 1980
Drummer Aaron Sterling is born in Garland, Texas. Rising to prominence through his work with John Mayer, he becomes a significant country session player, contributing to Dierks Bentley's "Somewhere On A Beach," Maren Morris' "My Church," Taylor Swift's "Red" and Kane Brown's "Heaven"