was born October 17, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio

charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, of which 18 reached Number One.

Was the first Country artist to appear on Soul Train

He was offered a scholarship to an art school but rejected it in favor of joining the U.S. Army. While in the Army, he became a member of a Christian-influenced trio, where his musical talent and vocal ability first became apparent.

In 1973 while in Nashville, he met Dick Heard, who produced country music singer Mel Street.

Today’s Country Legend was born August 5,  in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

the second of four children

worked at a local Chinese restaurant to save money to move to Nashville, Tennessee.

Once in Nashville played the historic Toosties and was encouraged to not quit on several occasions.

In May of 2004 this country legend was surprised by Steve Wariner and her mother with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

Today’s Country Legend is Terri Clark

Today’s Country Legend was born February 12,  in Meridian, Mississippi,

His grandfather worked on the railroads with Jimmie Rodgers.

His family moved to San Antonio, Texas, when Moe was six

His mother played piano and sang. He was taught to play the guitar by his father who had a country band

during his high school years he showed little interest in music and a great deal of interest in rodeos. He tried bronco-busting and bull riding

Today’s Country Legend is Moe Bandy