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George D. Hay is born in Attica, Indiana.
November 9 – 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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Curly Fox is born in Graysville, Tennessee.
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Bruce Rutherford is born in Birmingham, Alabama.
Deaths
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Frank Hutchison dies in Dayton, Ohio.
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Vera Matson dies in Sherman Oaks, California.
Album Releases
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Hank Williams releases Hank Williams Sings.
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Elvis Presley releases Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 3.
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Kenny Rogers releases Christmas.
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George Jones releases 50 Years of Hits.
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Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn is released by Columbia Records.
No. 1 Albums
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Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Room Full of Roses by Mickey Gilley reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 by Ronnie Milsap remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Ropin’ the Wind by Garth Brooks remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
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Blue by LeAnn Rimes remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country albums chart.
Gold & Platinum
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The Silver Tongued Devil and I by Kris Kristofferson is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Songs of Kristofferson by Kris Kristofferson is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Beyond the Season by Garth Brooks is certified Gold, Platinum and double Platinum by the RIAA.
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High Country Snows by Dan Fogelberg is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Country Boy by Ricky Skaggs is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Live in London by Ricky Skaggs is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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White Christmas by Martina McBride is certified Gold by the RIAA.
Single Releases
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Hank Thompson releases “Wake Up, Irene”.
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Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs releases “Crying My Heart Out Over You”.
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Tammy Wynette releases “The Wonders You Perform”.
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Suzy Bogguss releases “Hey Cinderella”.
No. 1 Songs
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“Divorce Me C.O.D.” by Merle Travis remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country jukebox chart.
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“Country Girl” by Faron Young reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“Love’s Gonna Live Here” by Buck Owens remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“I Walk Alone” by Marty Robbins reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“Love Is Like a Butterfly” by Dolly Parton reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” by Alabama reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“Someday” by Alan Jackson reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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“Like the Rain” by Clint Black remains No. 1 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
This historical date is reused each year. Only verified events are included.