Chart Rewind: In 1976, Vern Gosdin Made His Debut ‘On’ Hot Country Songs

Vern Gosdin’s solo run on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart began in 1976 when “Hangin’ On” entered the list. The song later reached No. 16, helping launch a career that established Gosdin, known for his distinctive voice, as a prominent country singer.

Gosdin had first charted “Hangin’ On” in 1967 with his brother Rex as the Gosdin Brothers, reaching No. 37. The 1976 recording featured harmonies from Emmylou Harris and was produced by Gary S. Paxton. Gosdin went on to have 41 solo chart entries, including 19 top-10 hits and three No. 1s; he shared the 1989 Country Music Association song of the year award for “Chiseled in Stone”.