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Apr 14, 1926
Uncle Dave Macon records "Way Down The Old Plank Road" in New York. It's featured in the 1952 Smithsonian album "Anthology Of American Folk Music"
Aug 3, 1926
Tony Bennett is born in Queens, New York. A traditional pop vocalist, his recording of "Cold, Cold Heart" helps make the non-country audience aware of Hank Williams
Aug 6, 1926
Warner Bros. unveils the first "talkie," showing "Don Juan" at the Warner Theater in New York. The use of sound in films paves the way for country figures on soundtracks, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill and The Dixie Chicks
Aug 21, 1926
Pop songwriter Carolyn Leigh is born in New York City. Her best-known composition is the Frank Sinatra hit "Young At Heart," which Willie Nelson covers for the 2000 soundtrack to "Space Cowboys"
Aug 31, 1926
Songwriter Ruth Mulwitz is born in Port Chester, New York. Under the name Ruth Roberts, she co-writes Jimmy Dean's country hit "The First Thing Ev'ry Morning (And The Last Thing Ev'ry Night)"
Sep 7, 1926
Ronnie Gilbert is born in New York City. The lone female in the controversial folk group The Weavers, she's credited as a co-writer on the Jimmie Rodgers country hit "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" and Billy Grammer's "Gotta Travel On"
Sep 7, 1926
Songwriter Aaron Schroeder is born in Brooklyn, New York. He pens Elvis Presley's "Good Luck Charm" and "It's Now Or Never," Webb Pierce's "Those Wonderful Years" and Johnny Duncan's "She Can Put Her Shoes Under My Bed (Anytime)"
Sep 18, 1926
Charlie Poole & The North Carolina Ramblers record "Budded Rose" in New York City
Sep 18, 1926
Record producer Jim Vienneau is born in Albany, New York. He directs hits for Conway Twitty, Mel Tillis and Hank Williams Jr.
Sep 20, 1926
Charlie Poole & The North Carolina Ramblers record "White House Blues" and "There'll Come A Time" in New York City
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