Elvis Presley records “If We Never Meet Again” on his “His Hand In Mind”album that eventually goes platinum.
1957 – Jimmie Davis
Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis invites Albert to his home in Baton Rouge.
1956 – The Kossoy Sisters
The Kossoy Sisters recorded “I’ll Fly Away”
1952 – Radio Favorites
330,000 copies of Albert E. Brumley’s Book of Radio Favorites were sold according to Billboard Magazine.
1951 – Albert E Brumley & Sons merges with Hartford Music Company
Completes the final payments to the heirs of E.M. Bartlett and Albert E. Brumley & Sons is 100% owner of the Hartford Music Company including his song “I’ll Fly Away”
1949 – The Chuck Wagon Gang
The Chuck Wagon Gang releases “I’ll Fly Away” on their Fort Worth, TX radio program. That recording goes on to sell over 1 million copies. (Pre RIAA recognition. Would now be considered a Platinum Album)
1948 – Albert E. Brumley & Sons begins purchasing pieces of the Hartford Music Company
Albert E. Brumley & Sons begins purchasing pieces of the Hartford Music Company from the heirs of E.M. Bartlett to regain control of his songs written for Hartford.
1948 – Custom books
Albert E. Brumley & Sons begins to manufacture custom books for Rex Humbard, Rennfro Valley and other major players in the music industry.
1944 – Albert E. Brumley & Sons Music
Albert E. Brumley & Sons Music was formed by Albert to take control of his own publishing and book printing. Albert E. Brumley & Sons becomes a member of SESAC.
1941 – Albert and Goldie welcomed their sixth child
Albert and Goldie welcomed their sixth and final child, daughter Betty Belle Brumley