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Aug 13, 1970
Governor Lester Maddox declares Johnny Cash Day in Georgia, as Cash performs for 700 prisoners being released early for good behavior
Nov 30, 1970
Fort Worth observes Bill Mack Day, celebrating the WBAP disc jockey who wrote the future LeAnn Rimes hit "Blue"
Jan 8, 1971
Muskogee mayor Elmo Madwell proclaims Merle Haggard Day in the city
Jun 6, 1971
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton perform at the Sevierville High School gymnasium on Dolly Parton Day, with Dolly receiving her first gold record, for sales of "Just Because I'm A Woman" in South Africa
Sep 25, 1971
West Plains, Missouri, celebrates Porter Wagoner Day by renaming a city street Porter Wagoner Boulevard
Oct 23, 1971
Kentucky observes Pee Wee King Day
Mar 6, 1972
Bob Wills Day is celebrated in Fort Worth, where the western swing pioneer is honored at the Blackstone Hotel. Tompall & The Glaser Brothers sing "Faded Love" to Wills, accompanied by numerous members of The Texas Playboys
Apr 21, 1972
The city of Los Angeles observes Sons Of The Pioneers Day as the group holds a 40th anniversary reunion at the Ambassador Hotel. All but three of its current and former members attend. Missing: deceased members Karl Farr and Pat Brady, plus Ken Curtis. The night ends with a mass version of "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
Aug 23, 1972
The city of West Plains, Missouri, observes Jan Howard Day and opens the Jan Howard Expressway
Oct 20, 1972
Porter Wagoner receives a key to the city of Nashville during an RCA party celebrating his 20th anniversary with the label
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