John Denver

John Denver was born n this day in 1943 n Roswell, New Mexico.  John would have celebrated his 68th birthday today, but passed away October 12, 1997 in a plane crash.  On March 12, 2007, Colorado’s Senate passed a resolution to make Denver’s trademark 1972 hit “Rocky Mountain High” one of the state’s two official state songs, sharing duties with its predecessor, “Where the Columbines Grow.”  Take a moment and support the Class Country Nation Blog by clicking one of the ads, or to buy John Denver music Click Here.

God Bless & Keep It Classic!
Trooper

The Judds, Joe Diffie & Shenandoah

Happy Birthday today to Joe Diffie and drummer for the band Shenandoah, Mike McGuire.  Shenandoah hots the Country Charts starting in the 80's while Joe Diffie began to impact the charts in the early 90's.  Also on this day in 1985, The Judds hit #1 with the song "Have Mercy."  Check out Wynonna and Naomi's performance of the the tune. To support this blog and support Classic Country Music, you can purchase music through the following links: Joe Diffie, Shenandoah Music, and Judds Music.

God Bless & Keep it Country,
TROOPER