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May 8, 2023 Cole Swindell announces his engagement to girlfriend Courtney Little
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May 8, 1976 The Man in Black dons a black robe: Johnny Cash receives an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from San Diego's National University. San Diego mayor Pete Wilson declares Johnny Cash Day
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May 8, 1961 Faron Young's version of the Willie Nelson-penned "Hello Walls" hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
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May 8, 2025 Lainey Wilson wins three trophies, including Entertainer of the Year, during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Ford Theater at the Star in Frisco, Texas. She also takes home Female Vocalist of the Year and walks off with Album of the Year, for "Whirlwind"
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May 8, 2006 Rascal Flatts' album "Me And My Gang" earns gold, platinum and double-platinum certifications from the RIAA

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