Tag: Texas music history

Jimmie Rodgers, often referred to as the "Father of Country Music," was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961, alongside other legends like Hank Williams and Fred Rose. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Rodgers worked on the...

Jack Teagarden, a jazz trombonist, made history in the music world on October 22, 1931, when he recorded "Beale Street Blues" in a New York City studio. This composition by W. C. Handy went on to become one of...

Llano County has been in a legal battle over library books for more than a year. Seven library patrons filed a lawsuit against county officials after 17 books were removed from the shelves and digital library access was suspended....

Johnny Cash, the legendary Man in Black, found himself in a bit of trouble back in 1965 when he was arrested in El Paso for possession of amphetamines. This incident may come as a surprise to many fans who...

Judge Orders Removal of Books in Llano County Library Llano County has been at the center of a controversial lawsuit regarding the removal of books from its library shelves. Seven patrons of the library took legal action against county officials...