November 6 – This Day in Country Music History

Paul English is born in Vernon, Texas.

Stonewall Jackson is born in Tabor City, North Carolina.

Doug Sahm is born in San Antonio, Texas.

Guy Clark is born in Monahans, Texas.

Glenn Frey is born in Detroit, Michigan.

J. T. Corenflos is born in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Hank Thompson dies in Keller, Texas.

Marty Robbins releases This Much a Man.

K.T. Oslin releases Love in a Small Town.

George Strait releases The Road Less Traveled.

Garth Brooks releases The Ultimate Hits.

My World by Eddy Arnold remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

Easy Loving by Freddie Hart remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

Here’s Some Love by Tanya Tucker reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles by Various Artists reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

Fly by Dixie Chicks remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

50 Number Ones by George Strait remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.

John Conlee’s Greatest Hits by John Conlee is certified Gold by the RIAA.

Inside Out by Lee Greenwood is certified Gold by the RIAA.

American Pride by Alabama is certified Gold by the RIAA.

Greatest Hits Plus by Ricky Van Shelton is certified Gold by the RIAA.

I Still Believe in You by Vince Gill is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

What I Do the Best by John Michael Montgomery is certified Gold by the RIAA.

Will the Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Tanya Tucker’s Greatest Hits by Tanya Tucker is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

The Sound in Your Mind by Willie Nelson is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Johnny Cash releases “Daddy Sang Bass.”

Conway Twitty releases “She Needs Someone to Hold Her (When She Cries).”

George Strait releases “Overnight Success.”

“Just a Little Lovin’ (Will Go a Long Way)” by Eddy Arnold is No. 1 on Billboard’s country jukebox and retail sales charts.

“I Don’t Hurt Anymore” by Hank Snow remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country jukebox chart.

“More and More” by Webb Pierce reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country retail sales and disc jockey charts.

“Hello Vietnam” by Johnnie Wright remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“Here Comes Honey Again” by Sonny James reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“Cherokee Maiden” by Merle Haggard reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“You’re So Good When You’re Bad” by Charley Pride reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“Does He Love You” by Reba McEntire & Linda Davis reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.

“I Love You” by Martina McBride remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.