Dec 6, 1968

The Beatles' Apple Records releases "James Taylor," the debut album by a respected singer/songwriter who authors George Jones' country hit "Bartender's Blues"

Dec 23, 1968

Epic releases Tammy Wynette's album "Stand By Your Man"

Dec 31, 1968

Columbia releases Marty Robbins' "It's A Sin"

Jan 7, 1969

RCA releases Charley Pride's cover of Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga"

Jan 13, 1969

Capitol releases Buck Owens' "Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass"

Jan 15, 1969

Fantasy releases Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary." It's referenced 40 years later in The Eli Young Band's country hit "Always The Love Songs"

Jan 27, 1969

Decca releases Loretta Lynn's "Woman Of The World (Leave My World Alone)"

Jan 28, 1969

Columbia releases Ray Price's "Sweetheart Of The Year"

Feb 3, 1969

Decca releases Bill Anderson's "My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)"

Feb 6, 1969

A&M releases The Flying Burrito Brothers' debut album, "The Gilded Palace Of Sin"