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    • Mar 31, 2001
    Some 3,000 items belonging to the late Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are put up for auction at their home in Apple Valley, California, following Evans' death. Among the items: dishes, clothing and a turquoise recliner
    May 25, 2001
    A federal appeals court in Atlanta lifts an injunction against "The Wind Done Gone," a parody of "Gone With The Wind" written by country songwriter Alice Randall, author of Trisha Yearwood's "XXX's And OOO's (An American Girl)"
    Jun 8, 2001
    The Eagles drop a trademark infringement suit against the American Eagle Foundation, a non-profit agency in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, that fights to save eagles. The band claimed the AEF used the group's image
    Oct 17, 2001
    Bing Crosby's estate files a $16-million lawsuit against the Universal Music Group, alleging underpayment of royalties. The pop singer had two Top 10 hits on the country charts during his career
    Nov 21, 2001
    A Kentucky judge rules John Michael Montgomery did not need permission from his father's estate to use his likeness in the video to "I Miss You A Little"
    Dec 21, 2001
    Bill Monroe's son, James, auctions off some of his late father's possessions at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Up for grabs: stage costumes, furniture, jewelry, six mandolins and a Bible. One mandolin sells for $22,000
    Apr 18, 2002
    The Tennessean reports Tammy Wynette's four daughters have settled a $50-million lawsuit against Dr. Wallis Marsh out of court. Filed in 1999, the suit implicated Marsh in the 1998 death of the singer
    Sep 29, 2003
    A British court pronounces Sherri Ann Vincent a legal heir to the late Gene Vincent, entitling her to receive a share of royalties from the "Be-Bop-A-Lula" singer's estate
    Jan 11, 2004
    The Tennessean reports that 40 years after the plane crash that took his life, Jim Reeves still earns $400,000 annually in royalties
    Mar 12, 2004
    The Associated Press reports the family of late musician Howie Epstein is suing his ex-girlfriend, Carlene Carter, to revoke her right to buy his home. The property is headed to foreclosure, and relatives want to sell it and split the proceeds



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