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    • Sep 9, 1850
    California becomes the 31st state to join the union. The Golden State's natives include Merle Haggard, Gary Allan, Brett Young, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Horton, Jon Pardi and Desert Rose Band founder Chris Hillman
    Jun 2, 1851
    Predating prohibition by decades, Maine becomes the first state to outlaw alcohol. Spirits will become a big part of country lore through such songs as "White Lightning," "Rye Whiskey," "Alcohol," "Sangria," "Red Solo Cup" and "Straight Tequila Night"
    May 11, 1858
    Minnesota is added as the 32nd state in the union. The Gopher State serves as the birthplace for Highway 101's Paulette Carlson, Diamond Rio's Jimmy Olander, Bob Dylan, The Eagles' Bernie Leadon and Hall of Fame producer Ken Nelson
    Feb 14, 1859
    Oregon becomes the 33rd state in the union. The Beaver State is the birthplace for "L.A. International Airport" singer Susan Raye, "If I Were A Carpenter" songwriter Tim Hardin, "Stop And Smell The Roses" songwriter Doc Severinsen and Eli Young Band drummer Chris Thompson
    Jan 29, 1861
    Kansas becomes the 34th state added to the union. The Sunflower State provides a birthplace for Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney, Jerrod Niemann, Kenny Starr, songwriter Nicolle Galyon and producers Brent Maher and Garth Fundis, among others
    Apr 12, 1861
    The Civil War begins when Confederate troops open fire on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Southerners are destined to lose, though Hank Williams Jr. eventually ponders a different outcome in his 1988 country hit "If The South Woulda Won"
    May 2, 1863
    Confederate general Stonewall Jackson is accidentally wounded by his own troops in Chancellorsville, Virginia, dying eight days later. He becomes the namesake for country hitmaker Stonewall Jackson
    May 10, 1863
    Confederate general Stonewall Jackson dies from wounds suffered eight days earlier, when he was accidentally shot by his own soldiers. He becomes the namesake for country music's Stonewall Jackson
    Jun 20, 1863
    West Virginia becomes the 35th state to join the union. The Mountain State yields such natives as Kathy Mattea, Brad Paisley, The Bailes Brothers, Little Jimmy Dickens, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Charlie McCoy and Stoney Cooper
    Oct 31, 1864
    Nevada becomes America's 36th state. After legalizing gambling, it becomes a major showcase for such acts as Elvis Presley, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and The Oak Ridge Boys. Las Vegas also provides a wedding venue for numerous artists



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