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Nov 23, 1997

Lyle Lovett performs at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in a political fundraiser. The concert contributes to the campaign fund of Gloria Dumas, a candidate for judge in Davidson County. Dumas is married to Lovett's former manager, Ken Levitan

Nov 30, 1997

Two legends, one session: Bob Dylan flies into Nashville to record "Lonesome River" with Ralph Stanley

Dec 1, 1997

A Nashville judge triples the damages the William Morris Agency and the estate of agent Joe Harris owe to Buddy Lee Attractions for tampering with the booking contracts for Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, bringing the award to $1.4 million. Harris' estate, however, is insolvent

Dec 1, 1997

Johnny Cash is released from Baptist Hospital in Nashville, where he's been treated for double pneumonia

Dec 3, 1997

Faith Hill performs in concert for the first time since giving birth in May, appearing as a guest at Amy Grant's Christmas concert at the Nashville Arena. Also on the bill: Vince Gill, Gary Chapman, Michael W. Smith and the Nashville Symphony

Dec 4, 1997

Robert Duvall and Emmylou Harris record the gospel standard "I Love To Tell The Story" in Nashville for the movie "The Apostle," with Vince Gill playing mandolin

Dec 7, 1997

Joe Diffie serves as grand marshal for the 45th Nashville Christmas Parade

Dec 7, 1997

The Lynns make their Grand Ole Opry debut as a recording act. Peggy Lynn wears the same turquoise dress their mother, Loretta Lynn, wore when she made her first Opry appearance in 1960

Dec 12, 1997

Eddie Rabbitt's ex-manager, Stan Moress, files suit against the singer in Nashville, seeking $98,000 in commissions and expenses

Dec 13, 1997

Record producer Owen Bradley is recognized with the Harmony Award during Nashville's Symphony Ball, honoring his role in bringing together divergent musical styles in Music City. Bradley joined country and string sections as one of the architects of the Nashville Sound

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