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    • Sep 26, 1981
    Crystal Gayle sings "The Woman In Me" on the syndicated "Solid Gold." She's joined on the episode by Billy Joel, David Gates, Eddie Rabbitt and Ronnie McDowell
    Apr 15, 1982
    Billy Joel is hospitalized after breaking his left hand in a motorcycle accident on Long Island. He goes on to write Garth Brooks' country hit "Shameless"
    Feb 23, 1983
    Producers David Levine and Lucy Simon win Best Recording for Children, for the album "In Harmony 2," during the 23rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Among its contributors: Carly Simon, Crystal Gayle, Janis Ian, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Billy Joel
    Jan 28, 1985
    Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers join 44 other acts to cut "We Are The World" under the name USA For Africa at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles. Contributors include Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Waylon Jennings, who walks out before the song is completed
    Mar 8, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa single "We Are The World," with country artists Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings joining Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, among others
    Mar 23, 1985
    Billy Joel marries model Christie Brinkley aboard a yacht on the west side of Manhattan. During their relationship, he writes "Shameless," which becomes a country hit for Garth Brooks
    Mar 29, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa album "We Are The World," featuring Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kenny Rogers with a host of pop and rock stars, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Bruce Springsteen
    Apr 1, 1985
    USA For Africa's album "We Are The World" is certified gold by the RIAA, while the single hits gold, platinum and quadruple-platinum. Artists on the project include Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Billy Joel--46 in all
    Apr 5, 1985
    More than 5,000 radio stations simultaneously play "We Are The World." The record features 46 mostly pop artists, although the country contingent includes Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
    Apr 8, 1985
    "Shameless" songwriter Billy Joel and his new bride, Christie Brinkley, share the cover of People magazine
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