Sam Phillips

Ten songs on "Cowboy" Jack Clement's birthday

Born in Whitehaven, Tennessee on this day in 1931, "Cowboy" Jack Clement's accolades as a prolific singer and songwriter, record and film producer, and television and radio host have been well-earned, with a career that spans over half a century and touches every nook and cranny of country music.

Sam Phillips born on this day in country music history

On this day in 1923, legendary producer, record executive, DJ and Sun Records/Sun Studios founder Sam Phillips was born to a pair of poor tenant farmers near Florence, Alabama. You likely know the name for his work founding this seminal recording studio/label, as well as for helping discover and fos ... More >>

10 songs for Conway Twitty's birthday

No, he ain't.​On this day in country music history 1933, a boy named Harold Jenkins was born in a town called Friars Point, Mississippi. His uncle named him after his favorite silent film actor, Harold Jenkins. But Harold Jenkins didn't stay Harold Jenkins for long.

James Cotton Band

No, he ain't.​On this day in country music history 1933, a boy named Harold Jenkins was born in a town called Friars Point, Mississippi. His uncle named him after his favorite silent film actor, Harold Jenkins. But Harold Jenkins didn't stay Harold Jenkins for long.

Honeyboy Edwards

No, he ain't.​On this day in country music history 1933, a boy named Harold Jenkins was born in a town called Friars Point, Mississippi. His uncle named him after his favorite silent film actor, Harold Jenkins. But Harold Jenkins didn't stay Harold Jenkins for long.

James Cotton Blues Band

No, he ain't.​On this day in country music history 1933, a boy named Harold Jenkins was born in a town called Friars Point, Mississippi. His uncle named him after his favorite silent film actor, Harold Jenkins. But Harold Jenkins didn't stay Harold Jenkins for long.

Bret Michaels, James Cotton Blues Band, and more

No, he ain't.​On this day in country music history 1933, a boy named Harold Jenkins was born in a town called Friars Point, Mississippi. His uncle named him after his favorite silent film actor, Harold Jenkins. But Harold Jenkins didn't stay Harold Jenkins for long.

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