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    • Jul 15, 1985
    Don Williams signs with Capitol Records
    Aug 22, 1985
    Steve Earle signs with MCA Records in Nashville
    Oct 29, 1985
    After more than 20 years of recording for RCA Records, Waylon Jennings has his first session for MCA at Nashville's Emerald Sound Studios
    Nov 12, 1985
    RCA Records admits that Dolly Parton is no longer with the label. She had recorded as a solo artist for the company for nearly 18 years
    Jul 4, 1986
    Moe Bandy signs with Curb Records on stage in front of 51,000 people in Oklahoma
    Jul 16, 1986
    The Tennessean reports Columbia Records has allowed Johnny Cash's recording contract to lapse after 28 years on the label. Cash allegedly finds out by reading the newspaper, though the story quotes his manager
    Jul 30, 1986
    John Denver is dropped by RCA after releasing "What Are We Making Weapons For." Some observers speculate it's because General Electric, the new owner of RCA, manufactures weapons
    Aug 22, 1986
    Following a 30-year association with Columbia Records, Johnny Cash signs a new recording deal with Mercury/PolyGram
    Jan 14, 1987
    Columbia Records throws a party in New York to celebrate the signing of Dolly Parton. The unusual guest list includes Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, Calvin Klein and comedian David Brenner
    Feb 8, 1987
    Opryland Music's 16th Avenue Records announces the signing of Charley Pride



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