On this day in 1953, Deborah Allen was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Back in 1983, Deborah enjoyed a lot of success on the country charts when she charted two top five singles: Baby I Lied (#4) and I’ve Been Wrong Before (#2). While I’ve Been Wrong Before is her highest charting country single, she’s most remembered for Baby I Lied because it was not only a country hit, but also a crossover hit on the pop charts.

Marty Stuart was born on this day back in 1958 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Marty is a fixture at the Grand Ole Opry, and he’s a former president of the Country Music Foundation. He’s married to another country music legend, Connie Smith. Marty’s charted over 35 singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts. His highest charting solo single was 1991′s Tempted.

Eddie Montgomery is one-half of the very successful duo of Montgomery Gentry. Eddie was born on this day back in 1963 in Lancaster, Kentucky. Montgomery Gentry have five number one singles to their credit, but rather than feature one of them here, I want to feature one of the coolest moments I’ve seen on video in a long time. In honor of Eddie’s birthday, here’s footage of he and Troy getting an unexpected invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry by country legend Charlie Daniels. The joy and appreciation in both their faces is priceless.

Join us in wishing Deborah, Marty and Eddie a Happy Birthday!