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Nov 2, 1986
Singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd is born in Chicago. Married to Maren Morris in 2018, he earns his first Top 5 hit by teaming with her on the duet "Chasing After You." He also authors Lady Antebellum's "You Look Good," Luke Bryan's "Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset" and Blake Shelton's collaboration with Ashley Monroe, "Lonely Tonight"
Aug 8, 1988
The Chicago Cubs play a home night game for the first time. As a result, The Statler Brothers change a line in live performances of "Don't Wait On Me" from "When the lights come on in Wrigley Field..." to "When they put a dome on Wrigley Field, I'll be coming back to you"
Oct 29, 1988
Moe Bandy sings "Americana" in Crystal Lake, Illinois, supporting George Bush in a presidential campaign swing. Also on board: Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue
Feb 4, 1989
Jethro Burns, of Homer & Jethro, dies in Evanston, Illinois, following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. The comedic duo made a career out of parodying other artists' songs, earning a hit in 1953 with "(How Much Is) That Hound Dog In The Window"
Mar 6, 1990
Singer/songwriter Clara Henningsen is born at home in Atwood, Illinois. She becomes one-third of the family group The Henningsens and a co-writer of two of The Band Perry's hits: "You Lie" and "All Your Life"
Jul 10, 1990
"Long Hot Summer" songwriter Richard Marx sings the national anthem before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The American League beats the National League, 2-0
Aug 12, 1990
Dan Seals' guitar player, Joe Stanley, dies of cancer at his home in Brookport, Illinois. Stanley played on "Bop," "You Still Move Me" and "Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)," among others
Sep 30, 1990
The Oak Ridge Boys sing the national anthem before the last game played at the Chicago White Sox' original Comiskey Park. The Sox edge the Seattle Mariners, 2-1
Apr 18, 1991
The Oak Ridge Boys perform the national anthem before the first game at Chicago's new Comiskey Park. The Detroit Tigers blast the White Sox, 16-0
Jun 15, 1991
Minnie Pearl performs in Joliet, Illinois, in what turns out to be her final show. She suffers a stroke two days later
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