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Dec 15, 1914Yodeling songwriter/guitarist Dave McEnery is born in San Antonio, Texas. Performing under the name Red River Dave, he writes Elton Britt's 1945 hit "I'm A Convict With Old Glory In My Heart"Jul 31, 1944"Swing In The Saddle" appears in movie theaters, with bass player Gil Taylor making his first on-screen appearance with The Hoosier Hot Shots. The western's cast also features Cousin Emmy, Jimmy Wakely & His Oklahoma Cowboys, Red River Dave McEnery and Nat "King" ColeJun 11, 1976Ronnie Milsap, Mickey Gilley, Jim Ed Brown and Mac Davis are added to the Walkway of Stars at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Also inducted are C.W. McCall, Ray Whitley, Vernon Dalhart, Ramblin' Tommy Scott, Bob Atcher, Hoyt Axton, Red River Dave McEnery and Joe E. LewisJan 15, 2002Red River Dave McEnery dies in San Antonio, Texas. Noted for writing a series of topical songs about events of the day, he penned Elton Britt's 1945 hit "I'm A Convict With Old Glory In My Heart"
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