Jan 13, 1962 - Trace Adkins (pictured at left) born in Springhill, Louisiana. The deep-voiced, 6'-6" singer earns the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male award in 1997, joining the Grand Ole Opry in the 21st century
Jan 13, 1991 - Kenny Chesney moves to Nashville from East Tennessee, setting up his future recording career
Jan 13, 2005 - Columbia announces the signing of Van Zant, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant and his 38 Special brother, Donnie - Help Somebody becomes a Top Ten hit (see video below)
Jan 13, 2009 - Trace Adkins gives a short speech at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center before a performance of "The Wizard Of Oz." His 10-year-old daughter, Mackenzie Adkins, plays a munchkin and leads a round of "Happy Birthday" to her dad
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Source: RolandNote.com - The Ultimate Country Music Database!
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