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Jan 5, 1988
Sony buys CBS Records, including the contracts of Ricky Van Shelton, George Jones, Ricky Skaggs and Tammy Wynette
May 2, 1988
Clint Black signs with RCA Records. The relationship leads to more than 10 years of hits, including "A Better Man," "Put Yourself In My Shoes," "Something That We Do" and "Nothin' But The Taillights"
May 6, 1988
Pam Lewis and Bob Doyle form a management company to oversee a boot salesman named Garth Brooks
Jun 17, 1988
Garth Brooks signs with Capitol Records
Aug 4, 1988
Brenda Lee files a $20-million lawsuit against MCA Records, accusing the label of underpaying royalties. Both parties settle out of court for an undisclosed sum
Jan 9, 1989
Sony Music buys Tree Publishing for an estimated $50 million. The catalog includes such titles as "I Fall To Pieces," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys"
Apr 19, 1989
Tim McGraw signs a management contract with Louisiana businesswoman Carol Booth. The deal later becomes the subject of significant litigation
Jun 26, 1989
Alan Jackson signs his first recording contract with Arista Records. He also records "Wanted," "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" and "I'd Love You All Over Again"
Jun 29, 1989
The Tennessean reports that Arista Records is expected to sign as its first artists: Pam Tillis, Lee Roy Parnell, Alan Jackson, Michelle Wright and Asleep At The Wheel
Aug 20, 1989
While opening for Bob Dylan at Nashville's Starwood Amphitheatre, Steve Earle is served with a lawsuit from manager Will Botwin, seeking more than $56,500 in unpaid expenses and commissions
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