Famed singer Sheryl Crow of Kennett hit No. 1 on the music charts with her single, “If It Makes You Happy.” Crow grew up in the Bootheel and is a University of Missouri graduate.

Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.

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