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    • Mar 3, 1980
    In a story in The Tennessean, Loretta Lynn says she admires classical singer Luciano Pavarotti: "He's the Ernest Tubb of grand opera"
    Mar 4, 1980
    "Coal Miner's Daughter," the story of Loretta Lynn's life, premieres in Nashville, with Sissy Spacek in the lead role. Also receiving minor roles: Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl
    Mar 4, 1980
    The RIAA holds a private party for FBI director William Webster in recognition of his anti-piracy efforts. Helen Reddy and Larry Gatlin perform
    Mar 5, 1980
    Kenny Rogers earns five nominations from the Academy of Country Music in Los Angeles as it announces finalists for its awards show. Larry Gatlin and Waylon Jennings collect four apiece
    Mar 6, 1980
    John Schneider and The Osmonds appear on the TV special "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary." Hosted by Danny Kaye, the show also boasts Annette Funicello, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi and Michael Jackson
    Mar 6, 1980
    Anne Murray guests on "The Muppet Show," singing a partial version of "Snowbird" and performing "Walk Right Back" with Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem
    Mar 6, 1980
    Rock music's Toto, featuring bass player David Hungate, grabs its second gold album from the RIAA, for "Hydra." By the end of the decade, Hungate plays on country hits by Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Glen Campbell and Hank Williams Jr., among others
    Mar 6, 1980
    "Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson" is certified gold by the RIAA, while "Willie & Family Live" hits the platinum mark
    Mar 7, 1980
    The Kenny Rogers single "Coward Of The County" is certified gold by the RIAA
    Mar 7, 1980
    MCA releases the "Coal Miner's Daughter" soundtrack, featuring Sissy Spacek, Beverly D'Angelo and Levon Helm
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