1938 in country music

Updated on Oct 09, 2024

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This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1938.

Top hits of the year

"Aura Lee" - Shelton Brothers (this melody was used for Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender")

"Hi-Yo, Silver" - Roy Rogers

"It Makes No Difference Now" - Cliff Bruner

"Maiden's Prayer" - Bob Wills¹

"Red Hot Fannie" - Hoosier Hot Shots

¹Recorded in 1935 but released in 1938.

March 12 - Lew DeWitt, songwriter and former member of The Statler Brothers (he sang tenor) (died 1990).

March 18 - Charley Pride, the most successful African-American country music performer, active since the mid-1960s.

April 4 - Norro Wilson, prominent songwriter and record producer.

August 18 - Allen Reynolds, prominent record producer, best known for his association with Garth Brooks.

August 21 - Kenny Rogers, pop-styled country crooner who has enjoyed hits since the late 1960s.

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