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    • May 22, 1978
    Michael Martin Murphey and Jonathan Edwards begin a three-night stand at The Bottom Line in New York City. During the run, Murphey meets model Mary Maciukas, destined to become his third wife
    Oct 31, 1978
    Hoyt Axton plays the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, welcoming surprise guest Michael Martin Murphey
    Feb 15, 1980
    Astro releases Johnny Lee's first recording of "Cherokee Fiddle," written by Michael Martin Murphey. A newer version becomes a hit three years later
    Jul 26, 1980
    Michael Martin Murphey marries Mary Maciukas in New Mexico. The couple met when he opened for Jonathan Edwards at The Bottom Line in New York
    Jul 29, 1980
    Michael Murphey plays a benefit for the Taos Community Auditorium in New Mexico
    Apr 3, 1981
    Michael Martin Murphey's movie "Hard Country" opens. Tanya Tucker's "Texas (When I Die)" is in the soundtrack along with music by Joe Ely and Jerry Lee Lewis
    May 8, 1981
    Epic releases the "Hard Country" soundtrack, featuring Tanya Tucker's "Texas (When I Die)" and Jerry Lee Lewis' remake of "I Love You So Much, It Hurts," plus music by Joe Ely and screenplay writer Michael Martin Murphey
    Sep 20, 1982
    Full Moon/Asylum releases Johnny Lee & Friends' "Cherokee Fiddle," with backing vocals by Michael Martin Murphey and Charlie Daniels
    Sep 25, 1982
    Michael Martin Murphey tops the Billboard country singles chart for the first time with "What's Forever For"
    May 9, 1983
    Michael Martin Murphey earns Top New Male Vocalist during the 18th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, aired on NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in California
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