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Apr 25, 1989
Ricky Van Shelton wins three trophies at The Nashville Network's Viewers' Choice awards show, while Randy Travis takes two, including Entertainer of the Year
Apr 29, 1989
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton perform an entire concert together for the first time in more than a decade at Dollywood
May 6, 1989
Naomi Judd marries Larry Strickland at Christ Church in Nashville. Ashley and Wynonna Judd serve as bridesmaids at the ceremony, and Wynonna performs with band member Don Potter
May 7, 1989
Lorrie Morgan goes to Alaska on her first promotional trip as an artist. As she leaves her Nashville home, it's the last time she sees husband Keith Whitley alive
May 9, 1989
Keith Whitley dies from alcohol poisoning at his home in Nashville. The rich-voiced husband of Lorrie Morgan was on a career upswing behind the singles "Don't Close Your Eyes," "When You Say Nothing At All" and "I'm No Stranger To The Rain"
May 9, 1989
After dropping out of Northeast Louisiana University, Tim McGraw moves to Nashville. On his first day in town, he hears "Indian Outlaw," destined to become his first hit. He also meets songwriter Craig Wiseman, who will write McGraw's hits "Everywhere" and "Live Like You Were Dying"
May 11, 1989
Randy Travis opens a gift shop on Demonbreun in Nashville, across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame
May 12, 1989
Ricky Skaggs sings at Keith Whitley's funeral in Madison, Tennessee. Pallbearers include: Skaggs, record producer Garth Fundis, Ralph Emery and David Frizzell
May 15, 1989
George and Nancy Jones move back to Nashville from Texas
May 17, 1989
Skeeter Davis' father, William Lee Penick, dies in Columbia, Tennessee
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