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Jan 10, 1985
The Judds become the first Nashville-based country act nominated for Best New Artist in the Grammy awards since Jeannie C. Riley in 1969. The Judds, Willie Nelson and Lee Greenwood each contribute to three nominations
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
Feb 6, 1985
Columbia releases Bruce Springsteen's single "I'm On Fire." The song inspires the Kenny Rogers country hit "Morning Desire" and will be referenced in Eric Church's 2012 single "Springsteen"
Feb 22, 1985
Columbia releases Willie Nelson's album "Me & Paul"
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
Ray Charles and fellow chess player Willie Nelson appear at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Seven Spanish Angels"
Mar 23, 1985
Ray Charles takes "Friendship" to the top of the Billboard country albums chart. His duet partners on the project include Ricky Skaggs, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr., The Oak Ridge Boys, Merle Haggard, Mickey Gilley, B.J. Thomas, Janie Fricke and Johnny Cash
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
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