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Barbara Mandrell
53,886 listeners
Birthday: December 25th, 1948 First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973) From 1980 to 1981, she and her two sisters hosted the last successful v… read moreBirthday: December 25th, 1948 First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973) From 1980 to 1981, she and her two sisters hosted the last successful variety show, "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters", on NBC. In 1984, she and her… read moreBirthday: December 25th, 1948 First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973) From 1980 to 1981, she and her two sisters hosted the last successful variety show, "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters", on NBC. In 1984, she and her two children were involved in a severe automobile accident,… read more -
B.W. Stevenson
29,565 listeners
Singer/songwriter B.W. Stevenson (the "B.W." reportedly stood for "Buckwheat" – his real first name was Louis) wa… read moreSinger/songwriter B.W. Stevenson (the "B.W." reportedly stood for "Buckwheat" – his real first name was Louis) was born October 5, 1949 in Dallas, TX. He attended W.H. Adamson High School with such other future … read moreSinger/songwriter B.W. Stevenson (the "B.W." reportedly stood for "Buckwheat" – his real first name was Louis) was born October 5, 1949 in Dallas, TX. He attended W.H. Adamson High School with such other future noted musicians as Michael Martin Murphey, Ray Wylie Hubbard… read more -
Ricky Van Shelton
47,321 listeners
Ricky Van Shelton was one of country music's biggest male stars during the late '80s and early '90s, prior to the emergence … read moreRicky Van Shelton was one of country music's biggest male stars during the late '80s and early '90s, prior to the emergence of crossover sensations like Garth Brooks. Shelton's smooth baritone croon made him especiall… read moreRicky Van Shelton was one of country music's biggest male stars during the late '80s and early '90s, prior to the emergence of crossover sensations like Garth Brooks. Shelton's smooth baritone croon made him especially popular as a country-pop ballad stylist, but elsewhere he … read more -
Gene Watson
41,088 listeners
Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon"… read moreGene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon" and his 1982 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind." Biography Watson was born in Palestine, Texas,… read moreGene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon" and his 1982 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind." Biography Watson was born in Palestine, Texas, in 1943 and began his music career in the early 1970s, perf… read more -
Michael Martin Murphey
66,146 listeners
Michael Martin Murphey (b. March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter known as a figurehead in the progressive country genre. He is b… read moreMichael Martin Murphey (b. March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter known as a figurehead in the progressive country genre. He is best known for his 1975 hit single "Wildfire", a #3 Hot 100 hit . His other hits include … read moreMichael Martin Murphey (b. March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter known as a figurehead in the progressive country genre. He is best known for his 1975 hit single "Wildfire", a #3 Hot 100 hit . His other hits include "Geronimo's Cadillac" (1972), "Carolina … read more -
Earl Thomas Conley
40,103 listeners
Earl Thomas Conley (born October 17, 1941; died April 10, 2019) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1980 and 2003, he … read moreEarl Thomas Conley (born October 17, 1941; died April 10, 2019) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1980 and 2003, he recorded 10 studio albums, including seven for the RCA Records label. In the 1980s and 1990s, he a… read moreEarl Thomas Conley (born October 17, 1941; died April 10, 2019) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1980 and 2003, he recorded 10 studio albums, including seven for the RCA Records label. In the 1980s and 1990s, he also charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Countr… read more -
Ronnie Milsap
137,127 listeners
Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943) is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country music's most popular … read moreRonnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943) is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country music's most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s. He became country music's first well-known… read moreRonnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943) is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country music's most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s. He became country music's first well-known blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile … read more -
Lynn Anderson
179,102 listeners
Lynn Rene Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was a multi-award-winning American country music singer known for a string of hits … read moreLynn Rene Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was a multi-award-winning American country music singer known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most notably her 1970 country-pop, worldwide megahit "(I Neve… read moreLynn Rene Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was a multi-award-winning American country music singer known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most notably her 1970 country-pop, worldwide megahit "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden". Anderson's crossov… read more -
Vern Gosdin
48,171 listeners
Vern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was a traditional country singer with a strong country voice. Some of his best material were … read moreVern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was a traditional country singer with a strong country voice. Some of his best material were not #1 hits. As country music swung back toward traditional styles in the 1980s, an inheritor of t… read moreVern Gosdin (August 5, 1934 – April 28, 2009) was a traditional country singer with a strong country voice. Some of his best material were not #1 hits. As country music swung back toward traditional styles in the 1980s, an inheritor of the soulful honky tonk style of Lefty Frizzell and Merle Hagg… read more -
Steve Wariner
65,242 listeners
Steve Wariner (born Steven Noel Wariner, December 25, 1954, Noblesville, Indiana) is an American country music singer, guitarist and songwr… read moreSteve Wariner (born Steven Noel Wariner, December 25, 1954, Noblesville, Indiana) is an American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was one of the most popular artists during the 1980s, thanks to a string of No. 1 singles… read moreSteve Wariner (born Steven Noel Wariner, December 25, 1954, Noblesville, Indiana) is an American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was one of the most popular artists during the 1980s, thanks to a string of No. 1 singles recorded for both RCA and MCA Records. After his popularity… read more