November 11 – This Day in Country Music History

Country and jazz guitarist Hank Garland is born in Cowpens, South Carolina.

Source: Wikipedia.

Country singer Narvel Felts is born near Keiser, Arkansas.

Source: Blue Gate Theatre — artist biography.

Country singer Texas Jim Robertson dies. He was known for his deep voice and his work on records and radio.

Source: Hillbilly-Music.com.

Bluegrass banjo player Don Stover dies in Brandywine, Maryland. He was a longtime musical partner of the Lilly Brothers.

Source: Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

Western swing fiddler and singer Wade Ray dies in Sparta, Illinois.

Source: Wikipedia.

Mary Reeves Davis, the widow of Jim Reeves and a guardian of his musical legacy, dies.

Source: Tennessee Supreme Court — In re Estate of Mary Reeves Davis.

Country singer and music publisher Bob Beckham dies in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Source: The Tennessean — obituary.

Capitol releases Buck Owens Sings Tommy Collins, an album devoted to songs written by Collins.

Epic releases Merle Haggard’s album Chill Factor.

A Sunshiny Day with Charley Pride holds the No. 1 position on Billboard’s country albums chart dated November 11.

I’ve Always Been Crazy reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart, beginning eight consecutive weeks at the top.

No Holdin’ Back remains at No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart dated November 11.

The Greatest Hits Collection reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

The RIAA certifies The Hits at 10× Platinum, recognizing ten million units.

RCA releases “Think About Love” as a single from Dolly Parton’s album Real Love.

Warner Bros. releases “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’”, performed by Travis Tritt with Marty Stuart.

Epic releases Patty Loveless’s “You Will” as a single from Only What I Feel.

“I’m Movin’ On” by Hank Snow holds No. 1 on Billboard’s country charts dated November 11.

“You Mean the World to Me” by David Houston remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart dated November 11.

“My Man (Understands)” by Tammy Wynette reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” by Barbara Mandrell remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart dated November 11.

“Burnin’ Old Memories” by Kathy Mattea reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“Check Yes or No” by George Strait reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart, starting a four-week run.