If this is your birthday, congratulations! You share the same date as 2 names in country music. Chet Atkins, born in Luttrell, Tennessee, in 1924. The consummate guitarist, he develops a successful career as an instrumentalist, but also runs RCA Records' country division and helps create the Nashville Sound, joining the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973.

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This lady is turning a year older today.

Anne Murray, born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, in 1945. Her warm, easy-going vocals snare a number of pop-slanted successes from 1970-1986, including "Snowbird," "You Needed Me," "Shadows In The Moonlight" and "Now And Forever (Me And You)".

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Happy 71st, Anne!

Here's someone else celebrating today.

Drummer Chris Thompson, born in Bend, Oregon, 1980. He provides the backbeat for the Texas-based Eli Young Band, which earns gold singles with "Crazy Girl," "Always The Love Songs," "Drunk Last Night" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart".

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Happy 36th, Chris!

Today Is The Summer Solstice.

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Welcome to the longest day of the year and the meteorological start of summer. It's time to enjoy vacations, great weather, pools, baseballgames, and everything else that goes along with the favorite season for most everyone. Enjoy yourself and remember, this is only the beginning.

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Concho Valley birthdays include:
Kaylee Page, celebrating her 16th Birthday today! Happy Birthday from your MeMaw!
She wins 4 cupcakes from Cakes in a Cup!

Richard & Sherry Huckabee are celebrating their 24th Wedding Anniversary today. They're entered for a dozen roses that will be given away this Friday
from Friendly Flower Shop!

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