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    • Nov 2, 1971
    A string section overdubs parts for Skeeter Davis' "One Tin Soldier" at Nashville's RCA Studio B
    Aug 2, 1972
    Skeeter Davis' father, James Penick, has the first of two heart attacks. He survives another 17 years
    Aug 2, 1972
    Skeeter Davis makes her first recording of "I Can't Believe That It's All Over" at Nashville's RCA Studio B
    Oct 4, 1972
    Skeeter Davis' father, James Penick, has his second heart attack in two months. He lives another 17 years
    Feb 23, 1973
    The Atlanta Constitution quotes Skeeter Davis on the Grand Ole Opry's imminent move from the Ryman: "It's the Mother Church of Country Music. It's almost sacred. I wouldn't even do a promotion for Opryland, and you can quote me on that"
    Mar 9, 1973
    In her second attempt at it, Skeeter Davis records "I Can't Believe That It's All Over" during an evening session at Nashville's RCA Studio B
    Apr 6, 1973
    Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" with The Bee Gees on NBC's "The Midnight Special." Also appearing: singer/songwriter Jim Weatherly, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Skeeter Davis, who offers "The End Of The World"
    Sep 7, 1973
    NBC's "The Dean Martin Show" has a country theme with guests Lynn Anderson, Brenda Lee, Jerry Reed and Skeeter Davis
    Dec 8, 1973
    Skeeter Davis sings "Amazing Grace" on the Grand Ole Opry and speaks out against Nashville police for arresting members of a "Christ Is The Answer" rally, made up predominantly of "hippies." As a result, the Opry suspends her for 15 months
    Dec 10, 1973
    Grand Ole Opry management suspends Skeeter Davis indefinitely, two days after an Opry appearance in which she protested police handling of Christ-Is-The-Answer Crusaders in Nashville
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