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Jul 16, 1970

Kris Kristofferson records "Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)" at Nashville's Monument Studios during sessions for the album "The Silver Tongued Devil And I." The song will reach hit status for Tompall & The Glaser Brothers in 1981

Jul 18, 1970

Grand Ole Opry member George Morgan walks daughter Candy Morgan down the aisle at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Nashville as she marries Ted Miller

Jul 23, 1970

Seventeen musicians, including a 14-piece string section, overdub parts on the Elvis Presley singles "I Really Don't Want To Know" and "There Goes My Everything" at the RCA Studios in Nashville

Jul 23, 1970

Sonny James records Ivory Joe Hunter's "Empty Arms" at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville

Jul 23, 1970

Guitarist Harold Bradley and a string section overdub instrumental parts on five Bill Anderson songs, including "Always Remember" and "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone," during a midday session at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Jul 25, 1970

Marty Robbins is grand marshal for the Nashville 420 NASCAR race at the Fairgrounds Speedway, won by Bobby Isaac

Jul 27, 1970

Minnie Pearl cuts the ribbon at Minnie Pearl's Country Dairy, a restaurant that serves burgers, shakes and ice cream. The business is located on Main Street in Nashville

Jul 28, 1970

While campaigning for Senate candidate Tex Ritter, Roy Acuff's car is hit by a milk truck near Kingsport, Tennessee. Acuff receives a bruised kneecap and chin, and is gouged below his lower lip

Aug 2, 1970

Roy Orbison serves as honorary chairman for the Music City 250 Speed Classic on Old Hickory Lake in Nashville. The boat race raises money for the Boy Scouts

Aug 5, 1970

Billy Walker records "She Goes Walking Through My Mind" at the Monument Studio on 17th Avenue South in Nashville

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