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    • Jul 10, 1939
    Mavis Staples, of The Staple Singers, is born in Chicago. The R&B group joins Marty Stuart to perform "The Weight" on "Rhythm Country & Blues," nominated in 1994 for the Country Music Association's Album of the Year
    Dec 1, 1989
    The Chevy Chase picture "Christmas Vacation" appears in theaters. Gene Autry's "Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)" is featured, as are recordings by The Moonglows, Bing Crosby, Ray Charles and Mavis Staples
    Jul 29, 2004
    On the night presidential candidate John Kerry accepts the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, Willie Nelson performs "Living In The Promiseland" at Boston's FleetCenter. The talent also includes Carole King and Mavis Staples
    Aug 24, 2004
    Emergent releases "Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs Of Stephen Foster," a tribute album featuring Raul Malo, Suzy Bogguss, Alison Krauss, Mark O'Connor, Edgar Meyer, Roger McGuinn, David Ball, Pete Anderson, Mavis Staples, BR5-49 and John Prine, among others
    Jan 22, 2005
    R&B vocalist Mavis Staples performs on the Grand Ole Opry, joined by Marty Stuart for "Uncloudy Day" and "The Weight." On the second show, she sings a gospel number with Connie Smith
    Feb 13, 2005
    "Beautiful Dreamer - The Songs Of Stephen Foster" wins Best Traditional Folk Album during the 47th annual Grammy Awards. Contributors include Alison Krauss, Suzy Bogguss, Mark O'Connor, David Ball, Raul Malo, Edgar Meyer, Roger McGuinn, Pete Anderson, John Prine, Mavis Staples and BR5-49
    Sep 14, 2006
    Bluegrass mandolin player Doyle Lawson and R&B vocalist Mavis Staples are awarded a National Heritage Fellowship during a National Endowment for the Arts ceremony in Washington, D.C.
    Dec 21, 2007
    The Tom Hanks picture "Charlie Wilson's War" debuts in theaters with Juice Newton's "Angel Of The Morning" used extensively during a seduction scene. Other music in the film includes Mavis Staples, Donna Summer and Barry White
    Nov 27, 2008
    Seven contributors to the "Rhythm Country & Blues" album make Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All-Time: Little Richard, #12; Al Green, #14; Gladys Knight, #51; Mavis Staples, #56; Sam Moore, #85; Patti LaBelle, #95; and B.B. King, #96
    Mar 10, 2012
    Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris perform "Ramblin' Fever" at the grand opening of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Also on the bill: Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, Mavis Staples and Carole King
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