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Record producer Paul Cohen is born in Chicago, Illinois.
November 10 – This Day in Country Music History
Births, deaths, album and single releases, No. 1 records and Gold & Platinum milestones in country music.
Births
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Country singer and harmonica player Onie Wheeler is born in Senath, Missouri.
Source: Sun Records.
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Donna Fargo (Yvonne Vaughan) is born in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Source: North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
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Bassist and singer Bill Bryson, known for his work with the Desert Rose Band and bluegrass groups, is born.
Source: The Brombies.
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Singer and songwriter Dave Loggins is born in Mountain City, Tennessee.
Source: Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Deaths
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Banjo player, singer and comedian David “Stringbean” Akeman dies.
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Country fiddler and entertainer Curly Fox dies.
Album Releases
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Martin Delray releases What Kind of Man on Atlantic Records.
No. 1 Albums
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Full Moon by Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge reaches No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart dated November 10.
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Kenny by Kenny Rogers reaches No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart dated November 10.
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City of New Orleans by Willie Nelson holds No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart dated November 10.
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No Fences by Garth Brooks holds No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart dated November 10.
Gold & Platinum
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Gene Autry receives RIAA Gold certification for “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Gene Autry’s official website also confirms the 1969 Gold award.
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Blue Clear Sky by George Strait is certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA. George Strait’s official website also confirms the 3× Platinum award.
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The Pure Country soundtrack by George Strait is certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.
No. 1 Songs
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“Singing the Blues” by Marty Robbins is No. 1 on a Billboard country chart dated November 10.
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“I’ve Been Everywhere” by Hank Snow reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart dated November 10.
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“Paper Roses” by Marie Osmond reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart dated November 10.
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“You Decorated My Life” by Kenny Rogers holds No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart dated November 10.
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“I’ve Been Around Enough to Know” by John Schneider reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart dated November 10.
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“Home” by Joe Diffie reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated November 10.
This historical date is reused each year. Only verified events are included.