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    • Feb 16, 2001
    Steve Wariner parts ways with Capitol Records, saying he plans to record again but wants to take time out for his songwriting
    Apr 26, 2001
    Deana Carter announces she's parted ways with Capitol Records, where she came to prominence with "Strawberry Wine"
    May 25, 2001
    Jennifer Hanson auditions for Capitol Records in the office of Nashville division chief Mike Dungan, singing "This Far Gone" among several songs. As she's driving home, Dungan calls her offering a recording contract
    May 29, 2001
    Sony confirms it's signed BlackHawk--reduced to Henry Paul and Dave Robbins, with the death of Van Stephenson--to its Lucky Dog label
    Jul 13, 2001
    The Dixie Chicks terminate their contract with Sony, with five albums remaining to be delivered. The move triggers litigation the following week
    Jul 17, 2001
    Sony sues The Dixie Chicks in New York, attempting to bind the group to a deal it signed in 1999. The Chicks had terminated the contract a week earlier, claiming Sony had not fully paid royalties owed the band. Sony claims it will lose $100 million
    Aug 27, 2001
    The Dixie Chicks file a countersuit against Sony in New York to terminate their recording contract, saying the label's "fraudulent accounting gimmicks" shortchanged them more than $4 million
    Sep 5, 2001
    LeAnn Rimes testifies before a California senate committee in Sacramento on issues of fairness in recording contracts. Other witnesses include The Eagles' Don Henley and Courtney Love
    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 29, 2001
    Paperwork is completed on a new Curb recording contract for LeAnn Rimes. Eight months prior, she went to court in an effort to end the association



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