American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1887, the Legendary Fiddle Player Who Recorded the First-Ever Country Songs, Years Before the Bristol Sessions

On this day (November 20) in 1887, Alexander “Eck” Robertson was born in Delaney, Arkansas. After finding his passion for music as a child, he spent most of his life as a traveling musician. After a ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1891, the Founding Member of Country Music’s First Family Who Brought Early Country Music From the Mountains to the Masses

One hundred thirty-four years ago today, a hugely influential singer, multi-instrumentalist, and song collector was born in ...