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Jul 25, 1981
Two fans die in Avignon, France, at a concert by Bob Dylan, author of the country hits "You Ain't Going Nowhere" and "It Ain't Me, Babe." One is fatally electrocuted after climbing power lines, while the other dies from a three-story fall
Jul 25, 1980
Olivia Newton-John returns as host of NBC's "The Midnight Special," performing duets with Cliff Richard and The Tubes
Jul 25, 1980
Bette Midler's pop single "The Rose" is certified gold by the RIAA. Conway Twitty records it as a country hit three years later
Jul 25, 1980
"Middle Age Crazy," starring Bruce Dern and Ann-Margret, debuts in American theaters. The picture is based on Jerry Lee Lewis' 1978 recording by the same name
Jul 25, 1979
Warner Bros. releases The Doobie Brothers' "Dependin' On You," a pop hit that includes drummer Keith Knudsen, who later becomes a founding member of the country band Southern Pacific
Jul 25, 1978
Kitty Wells drops a suit against Capricorn Records when the label agrees to release her from her recording contract
Jul 25, 1977
MCA releases Mel Tillis' "I Got The Hoss"
Jul 25, 1977
The Nashville Palace opens across the street from the Opryland Hotel, owned by a group of investors that includes Jerry Reed. The first week's guests include his daughter, Seidina Reed, and Lorrie Morgan. The venue provides a training ground for Randy Travis, Alan Jackson and Ricky Van Shelton on their way up
Jul 25, 1975
Jessi Colter makes a return visit to "The Midnight Special," performing "I'm Not Lisa" on the NBC music series. Also appearing in the installment are Helen Reddy, Neil Sedaka and Janis Ian
Jul 25, 1975
Fiddler Jason Roberts is born in Texas. Raised on the sounds of Bob Wills and Johnny Gimble, he becomes a significant member of Asleep At The Wheel and appears on albums by Clay Walker, Trace Adkins and Suzy Bogguss
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