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    • May 30, 1969
    The State of Texas honors Bob Wills and Tex Ritter with a special resolution, celebrating them as outstanding Texans. It's Wills' last public appearance before suffering a stroke
    Jul 26, 1969
    Songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart receive keys to the city at Woodrow Wilson Park in Birmingham. Their song "Come A Little Bit Closer" is destined to become a country hit for Johnny Duncan and Janie Fricke
    Jan 12, 1970
    Tulsa mayor J.M. Hewgley proclaims Bob Wills Week in the city
    Jan 14, 1970
    The Oklahoma state legislature issues a proclamation honoring Bob Wills' contribution to the state
    Mar 1, 1970
    While appearing at the Houston Livestock & Rodeo at the Astrodome, Elvis Presley is presented with a deputy sheriff's badge
    Mar 28, 1970
    Ray Price is named honorary mayor of Del Rio, Texas
    Apr 25, 1970
    Sevierville, Tennessee, celebrates the second Dolly Parton Day with a concert at the county high school that includes a surprise guest: Porter Wagoner. On the set list: "Daddy Come And Get Me," "Tomorrow Is Forever" and "Coat Of Many Colors"
    Aug 13, 1970
    Governor Lester Maddox declares Johnny Cash Day in Georgia, as Cash performs for 700 prisoners being released early for good behavior
    Sep 21, 1970
    Elvis Presley is named an honorary deputy sheriff in Shelby County, Tennessee. The King received a similar honor exactly six years earlier
    Oct 17, 1970
    The Country Music Association's executive director, Jo Walker, receives the Metronome Award from Nashville's mayor during the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium



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