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Jul 8, 1958
Drummer Fred Young is born in Glasgow, Kentucky. He joins The Kentucky HeadHunters, whose energetic, influential blend of country and rock brings them the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year in 1990 and 1991
Jan 15, 1959
Bass player Kathy Mac is born in Lexington, Kentucky. She joins the all-female band Wild Rose, whose "Breaking New Ground" becomes a minor hit in 1989
Mar 2, 1959
Restless Heart's Larry Stewart is born in Paducah, Kentucky. He sings lead on the band's singles in the 1980s before going solo in 1992. He scores one hit on his own with "Alright Already," then returns to the band when it re-forms in 1998
Mar 8, 1959
Country stars gather for a pair of concerts at Louisville's Freedom Hall to raise money for the newly-founded Country Music Association. On the bill: Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Ernest Tubb, Minnie Pearl, Carl Smith and Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
Aug 5, 1959
Singer/songwriter Darrell Scott is born in London, Kentucky. Gaining credibility as an alternative-country act, he scores hits by writing Travis Tritt's "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," The Dixie Chicks' "Long Time Gone" and Sara Evans' "Born To Fly"
Jan 17, 1960
Carl Smith, Minnie Pearl and Webb Pierce lead a Louisville benefit for Red Sovine and his band, weeks after a major car accident. Also appearing are Mel Tillis, George Hamilton IV, Kitty Wells, Bobby Helms, Stonewall Jackson and the Duke of Paducah
Aug 25, 1961
Billy Ray Cyrus is born in Flatwoods, Kentucky. The novelty hit "Achy Breaky Heart" brings him instant fame in 1992. He turns to acting in the TV series "Doc," "Hannah Montana" and "Still The King," and returns to the pop charts in 2019 by collaborating with Little Nas X on "Old Town Road"
Dec 13, 1961
Songwriter James Dean Hicks is born in Bardstown, Kentucky. Among his credits are Blake Shelton's "Goodbye Time," Sammy Kershaw's "National Working Woman's Holiday" and The Oak Ridge Boys' "It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)"
May 3, 1962
Jimmy Dean, Don Gibson and Patsy Cline play a Kentucky Derby show in Louisville two days before the race. Decidedly wins
Jul 8, 1962
Pop singer Joan Osborne is born in Anchorage, Kentucky. She joins Randy Scruggs to record "Passin' Thru" for the "Happy, Texas" soundtrack and opens for The Dixie Chicks on some of their 2003 concert dates
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