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Jan 3, 1998
Grandpa Jones suffers a stroke following his performance on the Grand Ole Opry. He never recovers, dying seven weeks later. The show also marks the "unofficial" Opry debut of Ricochet, which performed on an Opry matinee in June 1996
Jan 3, 1998
The funeral for pianist Floyd Cramer is held at Nashville's Bellshire United Methodist Church. The ceremony features piano renditions of "Unchained Melody," "Sweet Dreams" and Cramer's signature song, "Last Date"
Jan 5, 1998
Quite the collection: Matraca Berg shoots a video for "Back In The Saddle" at the Nashville Arena. Joining her: Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss and Faith Hill
Jan 6, 1998
Legendary record producer Owen Bradley enters Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital with flu symptoms. He dies one day later
Jan 6, 1998
Three days after suffering a stroke following his performance on the Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones has another stroke while under care at Nashville's Baptist Hospital
Jan 7, 1998
Record producer Owen Bradley dies at Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital. Recognized as an architect of the Nashville Sound, he produced classics by Brenda Lee, Conway Twitty, Jack Greene, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn and Kitty Wells, among others. Bradley joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1974
Jan 7, 1998
The Tennessean reports "The Long Black Veil" songwriter Marijohn Wilkin broke her leg when she slipped on a piece of cardboard in a home cooking accident
Jan 9, 1998
Brenda Lee performs "(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)" in a public memorial for record producer Owen Bradley at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Attendees include: Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs, Charley Pride, Eddy Arnold and Jan Howard
Jan 16, 1998
At his request, Steve Wariner receives his release from Arista Records during a lunch meeting with label head Tim DuBois at the Nashville restaurant Valentino's
Jan 16, 1998
Minnie Pearl's $1.98 hat brings in $475 during an estate sale at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville
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