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May 6, 1945
Singer/songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore is born in Amarillo, Texas. He earns critical acclaim for sensitive writing, delivered with a twangy vocal presence, and becomes a significant cog in The Flatlanders
Jun 8, 1945
Singer/songwriter Steve Fromholz is born in Temple, Texas. Willie Nelson earns a 1976 hit with his song "I'd Have To Be Crazy"
Jul 12, 1945
Butch Hancock is born near Lubbock, Texas. He joins Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Joe Ely in The Flatlanders, whose single "Dallas" is hailed among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
Aug 14, 1945
Comedian Steve Martin is born in Waco, Texas. The banjo-playing "wild and crazy guy" employs The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the role of the Toot Uncommons when he records a million-selling single, "King Tut." He also wins the International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in 2011
Sep 30, 1945
Bass player Richard Bowden is born in Linden, Texas. After working with Don Henley, Linda Ronstadt and Dan Fogelberg, he joins Sandy Pinkard to form Pinkard & Bowden, an irreverent comedy duo that parodies country hits
Oct 19, 1945
Jeannie C. Riley is born in Anson, Texas. She records "Harper Valley P.T.A." as a secretary in 1968 and is immediately launched into public consciousness. The single about suburban hypocrisy sells millions of copies, becoming her signature hit
Jul 3, 1946
Johnny Lee is born in Texas City, Texas. A sidekick of Mickey Gilley, he emerges from obscurity when the million-selling "Lookin' For Love" appears in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," then piles up a five-year run of hits
Jul 7, 1946
Bill Nettles records "High-Falutin' Mama" for the Bullet label in Dallas. It will be named one of country's 500 greatest singles in the 2003 Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
Sep 9, 1946
R&B figure Billy Preston is born in Houston. A noted artist and sideman for The Beatles and Rolling Stones, he plays keyboards behind Al Green and Lyle Lovett on "Rhythm Country & Blues," nominated for a Country Music Association award in 1994
Nov 10, 1946
Session vocalist Jim Gilstrap is born in Daingerfield, Texas. He takes part in recordings by Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart and Michael Jackson, and provides background vocals on Dolly Parton's country hit "Starting Over Again"
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