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    • May 1, 1907
    Big-voiced pop singer Kate Smith is born in Greenville, Virginia. Best known for her performance of "God Bless America," she earns a country hit in 1948 with her recording of "Foggy River"
    Oct 8, 1944
    Kate Smith introduces the country to the Cole Porter/Bob Fletcher tune "Don't Fence Me In" during a radio broadcast. In short order, the song is a pop hit for Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, and a country hit for Gene Autry
    Dec 9, 1947
    Pop singer Kate Smith records her only country hit, "Foggy River," in an afternoon session at the WOR Studio in New York
    Mar 26, 1952
    NBC's "The Kate Smith Evening Hour" presents a package of country guests: The Carter Sisters, Roy Acuff and Hank Williams, who performs "Hey, Good Lookin'" and "I Saw The Light"
    Apr 23, 1952
    Hank Williams makes his second appearance on NBC-TV's "The Kate Smith Hour," performing "Cold, Cold Heart"
    Nov 2, 1953
    Pee Wee King appears on NBC-TV's daytime show "The Kate Smith Hour"
    Oct 6, 1957
    The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie" during their third appearance of the year on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Also appearing: Danny Thomas, Kate Smith and Eva Marie Saint
    Feb 29, 1964
    Roy Rogers & Dale Evans appear on the ABC variety show "The Hollywood Palace" with Kate Smith and The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Nov 11, 1965
    Dean Martin and guest Kate Smith include "King Of The Road" in a medley on NBC's telecast of "The Dean Martin Show"
    Oct 30, 1966
    Tennessee Ernie Ford guests with Bing Crosby and Kate Smith on NBC-TV's "The Andy Williams Show"
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