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On July 11, 2015, the National Music Council honored Kris Kristofferson, Charley Pride and Jim Lauderdale at the 32nd American Eagle Awards in Nashville. In 1987, George Strait was No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart with "All My Ex's Live in Texas." It’s also Bobby G. Rice’s birthday.
The National Music Council honored Kris Kristofferson, Charley Pride and Jim Lauderdale at the 32nd American Eagle Awards in Nashville. Rosanne Cash sang "Loving Her Was Easier" in tribute to Kristofferson.
Bobby G. Rice was born in Boscobel, Wisconsin. He put 30 songs on Billboard's country singles chart, and his biggest, "You Lay So Easy on My Mind," went to No. 3 in 1973.
Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was born in Detroit, Michigan. He helped write "Bless the Broken Road," which won the Grammy for Best Country Song in 2006.
Songwriter Scotty Emerick was born in Hollywood, Florida. He is best known for writing with Toby Keith, including the No. 1 "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight," plus "Beer for My Horses" and "I Love This Bar."
George Strait was No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart with "All My Ex's Live in Texas."
Lee Ann Womack, with Sons of the Desert, held No. 1 on Billboard's country chart with "I Hope You Dance." The song won the Grammy for Best Country Song and earned a Song of the Year nomination.
Luke Bryan's "Drunk on You" sat at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It was the third release off Tailgates & Tanlines.
Kenny Rogers started a new group, The First Edition, one day after leaving the New Christy Minstrels. Early members included Terry Williams, Mike Settle and Thelma Camacho.
Source: americansongwriter.comBobby G. Rice (1944) was born on this date.
It depends on the year. In 1987, George Strait was No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart with "All My Ex's Live in Texas." In 2000, Lee Ann Womack, with Sons of the Desert, held No. 1 on Billboard's country chart with "I Hope You Dance."
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