Birthdays And Anniversaries For October 12th + Old Farmers Day

If this is your birthday, congratulations! Check out these events that have happened on this date in country music.

1981-Barbara Mandrell becomes the first act to win consecutive Entertainer of the Year awards from the Country Music Association during its 15th annual show at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. Mandrell, who co-hosts with Mac Davis, also wins Female Vocalist of the Year. 1987-Randy Travis takes home three honors during the 21st annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House: Male Vocalist of the Year; Album, for "Always And Forever"; and Single, for "Forever And Ever, Amen," also named Song of the Year. 2012-Thomas Rhett marries Lauren Gregory.  Happy 3rd Anniversary to both of them!

This Is Old Farmers Day!

Today we honor the hard labor of farmers throughout American history. Early American culture was heavily a farming culture. Early settlers cleared fields and pristine woods, to farm the rich land. They brought seeds and farming methods with them. They found new seeds, and learned new methods along the way. Many of those new farming methods came from Native Americans, who were already farming the land.

Let's all tip our hat to all farmers for their contributions to American culture, values,society, and the economy. 

Now Let's P-A-R-T-Y! 

Concho Valley birthdays include:

Timothy Espinosa, 6. From Nannie and Kevin.

Tanner Gilbert, 15. From Mom and Dad.

Abigail Hayes, 5. From Mom. Abigail wins the dessert of her choice today from Papa Murphys. 

No local anniversaries to report.