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    • Dec 7, 1984
    Roy Acuff returns to the Grand Ole Opry stage following a five-month hiatus, mandated by chest pains
    Jan 14, 1985
    Katie Maple Wilburn, mother of The Wilburn Brothers, dies at age 80 in Franklin, Tennessee, after an extended illness. Teddy and Doyle Wilburn had often closed their Grand Ole Opry performances by simply saying, "Good night, Mom"
    Apr 13, 1985
    The Nashville Network debuts "Grand Ole Opry Live," a half-hour portion from the Opry's Saturday show
    May 8, 1985
    Amid reports the Grand Ole Opry is planning to trim its roster, Porter Wagoner rallies members in a meeting to assure them the Opry is behind them. Attendees include Roy Acuff, Jack Greene, Jan Howard, Connie Smith, Jeannie Seely and Billy Walker
    May 18, 1985
    U.S. vice president George Bush makes a brief appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, offering a hug to country icon Roy Acuff
    Jun 28, 1985
    Gary Morris makes history as the first singer to perform opera on the Grand Ole Opry, with a selection from "La Boheme"
    Jul 6, 1985
    Johnny Russell joins the Grand Ole Opry, performing "Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon Beer," "The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor," "Act Naturally," "Kaw-Liga" and "No One Will Ever Know"
    Oct 19, 1985
    Roy Acuff performs "I'll Fly Away" and "Night Train To Memphis" on the Grand Ole Opry, his first appearance on the stage in 18 weeks, following diagnosis of a blood clot. The night also marks the last Opry performance by Lonzo & Oscar, who bow out with a Hank Williams medley that wraps with "Cold, Cold Heart"
    Jan 11, 1986
    Mel McDaniel joins the Grand Ole Opry
    Jan 17, 1986
    Reba McEntire makes her first official Grand Ole Opry appearance after being inducted at a TV taping. She performs her new single "Whoever's In New England"



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