On February 26 in Country History
o-wop group The Chordettes recorded “Mr. Sandman” in a session at RCA Victor Studio in New York.
1962: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos made their very first appearance on the Billboard charts with “Second Fiddle.”
1972: Dolly Parton charted at No. 1 with “Touch Your Woman.”
2000: “There You Are” by Martina McBride became a top-5 hit.
2006: Dierks Bentley’s “Settle for a Slowdown” hit No. 1.
2011: Miranda Lambert’s “Airstream Song” reached No. 1.
Birthdays
And let’s not forget these birthday celebrations:
1932: Johnny Cash
1952: Frenchy Burrito – Texas country singer and songwriter
1953: Tommy Peterson – mandolin player for The Van-Dells
1966: Chace Roberts – co-founder of Aces N Eights, owner of Royal Music and Sound, and band manager
1973: Brett Warren – one half of The Warren Brothers country music duo
1978: Neal McCoy – has released 10 studio albums and taken 14 singles to the No. 1 position
Through births, breakthrough hits, and cultural milestones, Feb. 26 has been an eventful day in country music history. From legends like Johnny Cash to rising stars like Cody Johnson and Beyoncé’s unexpected appearances on the country charts, this date has a rich tapestry of musical moments. Every year, new milestones are set, and the legacy of country music continues to grow on this day.