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Western singer and guitarist Doye O’Dell was born in Gustine, Texas. He later worked with Johnny Bond and hosted Western Varieties.
Source: Doye O’Dell official site
November 22 – 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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Singer and songwriter Terry Stafford was born in Hollis, Oklahoma. He co-wrote and first recorded “Amarillo by Morning,” later a hit for George Strait.
Source: Wikipedia
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Guitarist and producer John Jennings was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He became a longtime collaborator of Mary Chapin Carpenter and also worked with George Jones and Iris DeMent.
Source: Wikipedia
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Singer and guitarist Jason Ringenberg was born in Kewanee, Illinois. He went on to front country-rock band Jason & the Scorchers.
Source: Wikipedia
No. 1 Albums
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Johnny Cash’s live album At San Quentin held at No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
Source: Billboard
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John Denver’s Windsong held at No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits held at No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Alabama’s The Touch held at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
Gold & Platinum Albums
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The RIAA certified Willie Nelson’s Christmas album Pretty Paper gold.
Source: RolandNote
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The RIAA certified George Strait’s Greatest Hits gold.
Source: RolandNote
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Anne Murray’s Christmas Wishes earned double-platinum certification from the RIAA.
Source: RolandNote
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Diamond Rio’s Love a Little Stronger earned platinum certification from the RIAA.
Source: RolandNote
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The Tractors’ self-titled debut album earned double-platinum certification from the RIAA.
Source: RolandNote
Song Recordings & Releases
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June Carter held her first solo recording session and cut “Let Me Go, Lover.”
Source: RolandNote
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Columbia released Barbara Fairchild’s “The Teddy Bear Song,” which went on to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart.
Source: 45cat
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Charley Pride recorded “I’ll Be Leaving Alone” and “She’s Just an Old Love Turned Memory” in Nashville.
Source: RolandNote
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Bobby Bare recorded Don Schlitz’s “The Gambler” at Columbia Studio B in Nashville, a year before Kenny Rogers made it a hit.
Source: RolandNote
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Conway Twitty recorded “I Don’t Know a Thing About Love (The Moon Song)” at Sound Stage in Nashville.
Source: RolandNote
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RCA released Alabama’s “Southern Star,” the title track of the band’s album and a future No. 1 country single.
Source: Country Thang Daily
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Pam Tillis began recording Sweetheart’s Dance with producer Steve Fishell in Nashville.
Source: RolandNote
No. 1 Songs
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Merle Haggard held at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Okie from Muskogee.”
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Dickey Lee reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Rocky.”
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Kenny Rogers reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Lady,” written by Lionel Richie.
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Marie Osmond and Paul Davis reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “You’re Still New to Me.”
Traditional Country News
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Song of the Gringo opened, marking singing cowboy Tex Ritter’s feature-film debut. He performed “Rye Whiskey” in the film.
Source: AFI Catalog
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WSM hosted the first Country Music Disc Jockey Convention in Nashville. The gathering included a celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s anniversary.
Source: WSM Grand Ole Opry History Picture Book and RolandNote
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Blue Hawaii, starring Elvis Presley, opened in Los Angeles.
Source: AFI Catalog and RolandNote
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Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan were married in Nashville.
Source: Country Music magazine
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The Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum opened in Los Angeles. It is now the Autry Museum of the American West.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Songwriter Cliff Crofford died in Ontario, California. His credits include Mel Tillis’ “Send Me Down to Tucson” and Merle Haggard and Clint Eastwood’s “Bar Room Buddies.”
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An all-star tribute honored George Jones at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on the date originally set for his farewell concert.
Source: Bridgestone Arena
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Netflix premiered Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, an eight-episode anthology inspired by her songs.
Source: TVmaze and RolandNote
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George Strait headlined a concert at Fort Worth’s newly opened Dickies Arena.
Source: Dickies Arena
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Singer-songwriter Jim Salestrom died in Arvada, Colorado, at 67. He fronted Timberline and spent years playing in Dolly Parton’s band.
Source: Country Thang Daily
This historical date is reused each year. Only verified events are included.