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    • Jul 4, 1986
    Moe Bandy signs with Curb Records on stage in front of 51,000 people in Oklahoma
    Jul 16, 1986
    The Tennessean reports Columbia Records has allowed Johnny Cash's recording contract to lapse after 28 years on the label. Cash allegedly finds out by reading the newspaper, though the story quotes his manager
    Jul 30, 1986
    John Denver is dropped by RCA after releasing "What Are We Making Weapons For." Some observers speculate it's because General Electric, the new owner of RCA, manufactures weapons
    Aug 22, 1986
    Following a 30-year association with Columbia Records, Johnny Cash signs a new recording deal with Mercury/PolyGram
    Aug 30, 1986
    Steve Earle is sued by his former manager, John Lomax, for $40,160, covering unpaid commissions, expenses and interest. They settle out of court for $20,000
    Jan 14, 1987
    Columbia Records throws a party in New York to celebrate the signing of Dolly Parton. The unusual guest list includes Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, Calvin Klein and comedian David Brenner
    Feb 8, 1987
    Opryland Music's 16th Avenue Records announces the signing of Charley Pride
    Apr 21, 1987
    CBS Records acquires Fred Foster's Monument label, including previous recordings by the likes of Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson and Billy Swan. Ten years later, Monument will launch The Dixie Chicks
    Oct 7, 1987
    Mel Tillis announces he's selling his publishing companies to PolyGram Music for an estimated $4 million. Among Tillis-penned songs in the catalog are "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town," "Detroit City" and "Burning Memories"
    Nov 16, 1987
    Garth Brooks signs his first songwriting contract, with Bob Doyle's Major Bob Music



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