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    • Sep 11, 1952
    Ray Charles signs a recording contract with Atlantic Records, where he becomes a major star. Charles goes on to bridge the gap between pop and country with "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music"
    Nov 8, 1952
    Following two years with Capitol, Carl Butler signs a recording contract with Columbia
    Dec 6, 1952
    Roy Acuff ends a 20-year association with Columbia Records
    Jan 26, 1953
    Joe & Rose Lee Maphis sign with Columbia Records
    Jul 26, 1954
    Elvis Presley signs his first official recording contract with Sun Records, calling for eight tracks over the next two years
    Sep 9, 1954
    RCA declines to re-sign Porter Wagoner, though he manages to nab a hit single for the label within a month
    Sep 30, 1954
    Patsy Cline signs her first recording contract with Bill McCall, of Four Star Records
    Oct 15, 1954
    Bobby Lord signs a recording contract with Columbia. The association yields his first hit within two years
    Nov 20, 1954
    June Carter signs a one-year solo recording contract with Columbia Records
    Dec 12, 1954
    Marty Robbins' recording contract with Columbia is renewed for another three years



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