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    • May 6, 1948
    Jimmy Wakely is a singing ranch foreman in the western "Partners Of The Sunset." Debuting in theaters, the movie's backing musicians include guitarist Jack Rivers and Fiddlin' Arthur Smith
    May 13, 1948
    The Durango Kid movie "Whirlwind Raiders" debuts with roles for "Dear Oakie" songwriter Doye O'Dell and Smiley Burnette, who sings "Blue Tail Fly"
    May 27, 1948
    The animated Disney movie "Melody Time" debuts, featuring "Fantasia"-like segments with contemporary music. Roy Rogers and The Sons Of The Pioneers sing "Blue Shadows On The Trail" and "Pecos Bill," a future hit for Tex Ritter
    Jun 6, 1948
    Sheriff Jimmy Wakely encounters a traitor deputy in the debut of "Range Renegades." Grand Ole Opry star Fiddlin' Arthur Smith is featured in the backing band
    Jun 15, 1948
    Foy Willing & The Riders Of The Purple Sage are featured in a supporting musical role as the Monte Hale western "The Timber Trail" debuts in theaters
    Jun 17, 1948
    Eddie Dean returns to the silver screen in his familiar role as a singing cowboy in the debut of "The Tioga Kid"
    Jul 11, 1948
    The western "Cowboy Cavalier" debuts in theaters, with Jimmy Wakely in the starring role. His backing musicians include former Grand Ole Opry star Fiddlin' Arthur Smith
    Jul 15, 1948
    Roy Rogers is a U.S. marshal in a World War II-era western, "Eyes Of Texas," debuting in theaters. The King Of The Cowboys secures musical support from his former group, The Sons Of The Pioneers
    Aug 1, 1948
    The Gene Autry western "The Strawberry Roan" debuts in theaters, with Autry protecting a wild horse that he hopes to train. He's joined on screen by Pat Buttram, making his first movie appearance as an actor
    Aug 22, 1948
    Jimmy Wakely performs Jimmie Rodgers' "For The Sake Of Days Gone By" in the debuting western "Silver Trails"



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