See also: 1930 in country music, 1931 in music, other events of 1931, 1932 in country music, 1930s in music and the List of years in Country Music See also: 1929 in country music, 1930 in music, other events of 1930, 1931 in country music, 1930s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Anniversary Yodel (Blue Yodel No. ... See also: 1930 in music, other events of 1931, 1932 in music and the list of years in music. Events Roy Rogers musical career begins Mary Garden retires from the Chicago Opera Alberto Rabagliatis singing career begins Published popular music Adios w. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... // 1930 in music Music of the Bahamas A sponge disease decimates the sponge fishing industry in the Bahamas, beginning the decline of antems, a type of work song Music of Cuba The rumbas popularity begins to spread in Cuba and abroad, while Arsenio Rodriguez develops the conjunto band... This page indexes the individual year in country music pages. ...

Events

Top hits of the year

• "When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver" - Frank Luther and Carson Robison (as "Bud & Joe Billings)

Frank Luther (August 4, 1905 - November 16, 1980) was an American country music singer, songwriter and pianist. ... Carson Jay Robison (August 04, 1890 - March 24, 1957) was an American country music singer and songwriter. ...

Births

• September 12 – George Jones, "The Possum," one of the genre's all-time greatest vocalists.
• December 30 - Skeeter Davis, the top vocalist in country music during the 60s, best known for the hit songe "The End of the World (song)". (d. 2004)

September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931), is an American country music artist known for his distinctive voice and phrasing that frequently evoke the raw emotions caused by grief, unhappy love, and emotional hardship. ... December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... Skeeter Davis Skeeter Davis Skeeter Davis Mary Frances Skeeter Davis (December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004) was an American country music singer and a member of the Grand Ole Opry radio show for more than 40 years. ... The End of the World is a pop music hit by Skeeter Davis record that enjoyed international success in the 1960s. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Deaths

Further reading

• Kingsbury, Paul, "Vinyl Hayride: Country Music Album Covers 1947-1989," Country Music Foundation, 2003 (ISBN 0-8118-3572-3)
• Millard, Bob, "Country Music: 70 Years of America's Favorite Music," HarperCollins, New York, 1993 (ISBN 0-06-273244-7)
• Whitburn, Joel. "Top Country Songs 1944-2005 - 6th Edition." 2005.