THE BIG MOMENT1996
Clint Black got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Clint Black got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The country singer's star sits at 7080 Hollywood Blvd. in the recording category.
On This Day in Country Music: December 12
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on December 12 in country music history?
On December 12, 1996, Clint Black got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1998, Faith Hill held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country chart with "Let Me Let Go." Katrina Elam and Hank Williams III share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on December 12
1936
Reggie Young
Guitar player Reggie Young was born in Caruthersville, Missouri. He led the Memphis Boys at American Sound Studio and played on records for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and George Strait. He died in 2019 at 82.
1951
LaCosta Tucker
LaCosta Tucker, big sister of Tanya Tucker, was born in Seminole, Texas. She had country hits of her own in the 1970s, including the No. 3 "Get On My Love Train."
1953
Byron Hill
Songwriter Byron Hill was born. Raised in North Carolina, he wrote "Fool Hearted Memory" for George Strait, "Born Country" for Alabama and "High-Tech Redneck" for George Jones. He entered the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.
Source: byronhillmusic.com1972
Hank Williams III
Hank Williams III was born in Nashville, Tennessee. The singer went on to play several instruments and released the album Damn Right, Rebel Proud in 2008.
1983
Katrina Elam
Katrina Elam was born in Bray, Oklahoma. The singer and songwriter released her first album in 2004, and her songs were later cut by Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1998
Faith Hill held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country chart with "Let Me Let Go."
Concerts and Shows
1955
Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash shared the bill at the National Guard Armory in Amory, Mississippi. It is remembered as the last time all three played a show together.
Source: scottymoore.net2000
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill wrapped up their Soul2Soul tour at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida. The husband and wife tour brought in nearly $50 million and drew close to 950,000 fans.
Love, Family and Life Events
1988
Waylon Jennings had triple bypass heart surgery at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. After the operation he promised to give up cigarettes for good and eat right.
Source: deseret.comRemembering the Ones We Lost
2020
Charley Pride died at 86 in Dallas, Texas. He scored 30 No. 1 country hits and was named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1971.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on December 12?
Hank Williams III (1972) and Katrina Elam (1983) were all born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1998, Faith Hill held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country chart with "Let Me Let Go."
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