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April 2: Lindale’s Miranda Lambert wins Academy of Country Music Awards in 2017

At the Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony on this date in 2017, Lindale native Miranda Lambert was…

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April 1: Atlanta’s Tracy Lawrence launches career with big hit ‘Sticks and Stones’

APRIL 1 “Sticks and Stones,” the first single from the debut album of the same name by Atlanta…

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‘Seesaw’ makes Tommy Tune Broadway star

The musical “Seesaw” debuted on Broadway on this date in 1973, starring little-known Texan Tommy Tune, who thrilled…

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Gilmer’s Johnny Mathis releases best-selling album ‘Johnny’s Greatest Hits’

Columbia Records on this date in 1958 released “Johnny’s Greatest Hits,” a compilation of hits by Gilmer native…

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Wood County’s Ray Price wins a Grammy in 1971

At the Grammy Awards on this date in 1971, country crooner Ray Price, a native of Wood County, won Best…

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Frankston’s Frank Beard enters Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as member of ZZ Top

On this date in 2004, ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Made…

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Mexia’s Cindy Walker gets salute as songwriter from Willie Nelson

On this date in 2006, Willie Nelson released “You Don’t Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker.” The…

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Longview’s Brandon Maxwell leaves mark as fashion designer

On this date in 2019, Longview native Brandon Maxwell was a guest on “Today.” He first attracted attention for…

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Jacksonville’s Bruce Channel becomes a one-hit wonder with ‘Hey Baby’

Jacksonville native Bruce Channel had the No. 1 pop hit on this date in 1962 with a catchy…

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Texarkana’s Molly Quinn plays the daughter on TV’s ‘Castle’

On this date in 2009, “Castle” debuted on TV. The series featured 15-year-old Molly Quinn, who was born…