Eddy Arnold born near Henderson, Tenn., 1918. K.T. Oslin born in Crossett, Ark., 1941.

Today is Thursday, May 15, the 135th day of 2003 with 230 to follow.

Today's birthdays include country singer Eddy Arnold, who was born in 1918 (age 85); pianist Erroll Garner, in 1921 (age 82); Trini Lopez in 1937 (age 66); Little River Band guitarist Graham Goble in 1947 (age 56)...

The weekly UPI Today in Music package for May 10-16.

Roy Orbison born in Vernon, Texas, 1936. Roland White born in Lewiston, Maine, 1938.

Reba McEntire born in Chockie, Okla., 1955. Eddy Arnold's "The Best Of Eddy Arnold" album is certified gold, 1968.

NASHVILLE, March 13 (UPI) -- At times, the task must have seemed insurmountable: Pick the top 500 singles in country music history and defend your choices.

Fred Rogers, who as "Mr. Rogers" delivered life's lessons to children for more than 30 years in quiet soothing tones, has died at age 74.

Razzy Bailey born in Lafayette, La., 1939. Wendy Holcombe dies, 1987.