THE BIG MOMENT1930
Guitarist Tommy Tomlinson was born in Hampton, Arkansas
Guitarist Tommy Tomlinson was born in Hampton, Arkansas. He played alongside Johnny Horton, Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, Claude King and Marty Robbins. He died in 1982 at 51.
On This Day in Country Music: October 28
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on October 28 in country music history?
On October 28, 1930, Guitarist Tommy Tomlinson was born in Hampton, Arkansas. In 2013, Jason Aldean's tour bus hit and killed a man walking on U.S. 41 near Vincennes, Indiana, in the early morning hours. Charlie Daniels and Brad Paisley share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on October 28
1936
Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. Fans know him for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," a No. 1 country hit. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and died in 2020 at 83.
1972
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Known for his guitar playing and good humor, he scored a No. 1 country hit in 2000 with "We Danced."
Love, Family and Life Events
2010
Randy Travis filed for divorce from his wife and longtime manager, Elizabeth "Lib" Hatcher, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They had married in 1991.
More Moments to Remember
2013
Jason Aldean's tour bus hit and killed a man walking on U.S. 41 near Vincennes, Indiana, in the early morning hours. Aldean was on board and shared his sorrow and prayers for the man's family.
Source: nbcnews.comRemembering the Ones We Lost
2006
Songwriter Marijohn Wilkin, called "The Den Mother of Music Row," died in Nashville at 86. She wrote the gospel favorite "One Day at a Time" with help from Kris Kristofferson, plus "The Long Black Veil."
2007
Porter Wagoner died in Nashville at 80. His TV show ran from 1960 to 1981 and helped make Dolly Parton a star. His hits included "A Satisfied Mind" and "Green, Green Grass of Home."
2020
Texas songwriter Billy Joe Shaver died at 81 in Waco, Texas. The honky-tonk poet earned a Grammy nomination for his 2007 gospel album, Everybody's Brother.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on October 28?
Charlie Daniels (1936) and Brad Paisley (1972) were all born on this date.
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