1927 in Country Music - Births

Births

• February 25 — Ralph Stanley, bluegrass pioneer and Grand Ole Opry stalwart.
• March 15 — Carl Smith, honky tonk-styled star of the 1950s through 1970s (died 2010).
• July 27 - Charlie Louvin, member of The Louvin Brothers (with brother Ira), and a solo star after their split and Ira's death (died 2011)
• August 12 — Porter Wagoner – enduring Grand Ole Opry star, television host, duet partner of Dolly Parton, singer of hits including "A Satisfied Mind" and "The Carroll County Accident. (died 2007)
• August 17 - E.W. "Bud" Wendell - music executive.
• September 8 - Harlan Howard - Songwriter of many country music standards from the 1950s through 1980s (died 2002).
• November 8 – Patti Page, crossover female vocalist best known for "Tennessee Waltz" (died 2013).
• December 30 - Bob Ferguson, record producer and songwriter, best known for work with Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton (died 2001).