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    • Jan 28, 1985
    Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers join 44 other acts to cut "We Are The World" under the name USA For Africa at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles. Contributors include Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Waylon Jennings, who walks out before the song is completed
    Feb 25, 1985
    "The Night Rock Cried": Honoring "We Are The World," People magazine puts Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie on its cover
    Mar 8, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa single "We Are The World," with country artists Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings joining Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, among others
    Mar 29, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa album "We Are The World," featuring Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kenny Rogers with a host of pop and rock stars, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Bruce Springsteen
    Apr 1, 1985
    USA For Africa's album "We Are The World" is certified gold by the RIAA, while the single hits gold, platinum and quadruple-platinum. Artists on the project include Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Billy Joel--46 in all
    Apr 5, 1985
    More than 5,000 radio stations simultaneously play "We Are The World." The record features 46 mostly pop artists, although the country contingent includes Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
    Apr 16, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" earns platinum and double-platinum awards from the RIAA. Among the album's many contributors: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes, Waylon Jennings and Paul Simon
    Jun 24, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. Contributing artists include Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes and Bruce Springsteen
    Feb 25, 1986
    USA For Africa's "We Are The World" wins four times during the 28th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Producer Quincy Jones collects Record of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Music Video, Short Form. Composers Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie take Song of the Year
    Mar 11, 1986
    Barbara Mandrell ties Meryl Streep for Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer and Kenny Rogers wins Favorite Country Music Performer at the People's Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. "We Are The World" wins Favorite New Song
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