Velma Smith On this day (July 27) in 1927, Velma Smith was born in Epley Station, Kentucky. She broke many barriers and claimed many “firsts” when she came to Nashville. She was…
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Bernie Taupin Wrote This No. 1 Hit in 1985 (And It Wasn’t an Elton John Song)
1985: Elton John’s songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, in London for the High Court hearing in which he and the singer are suing music publisher Dick James for a bigger share of the…
John Lennon Regretted Not Changing This Part of “Help!”, but That Potential Change Could Have Ruined It
(Original Caption) Portland, Ore.: John Lennon (right) smiles as Paul McCartney speaks at press conference held after Beatles performance in Portland. (Photo by Bettman/Getty Images) Hindsight is always 20/20, and it’s easy…
3 Unforgettable Country Songs From 1980 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Today
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 01: George Jones performs on stage at the Country Music Festival held at Wembley Arena, London in April 1981. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) Likely no one could…
Born 106 Years Ago in Tennessee, the Guitarist Who Was Half of One of the Biggest Comedy Duo in Country Music History
Homer, Jethro, and Johnny Cash On this day (July 27) in 1920, Henry “Homer” Haynes was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He rose to fame with his longtime collaborator Kenneth “Jethro” Burns. The…