Today In Country Music History – George Strait, Mickey Gilley and Lefty Frizzel [VIDEO]

Music and Memories

1997- George Strait starts a four-week run at the top of the Billboard chart with ‘Carrying Your Love With Me’ and more.

1980- Mickey Gilley’s version of the Buddy Holly song ‘True Love Ways’ goes to No. 1.

1975- Lefty Frizzell dies in Nashville following a stroke.  Hits included  ‘If You’ve Got The Money, I’ve Got The Time’ ‘Always Late With Your Kisses’ and ‘Saginaw, Michigan.’