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  • Apr 1, 1934
    Jim Ed Brown is born in Sparkman, Arkansas. After coming to prominence with his two sisters in The Browns, he launches a solo career that nets a classic in 1967 with "Pop A Top," then strings together seven Top 10 duets with Helen Cornelius. The Browns join the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015
    Mar 15, 1954
    Jim Ed and Maxine Brown record "Looking Back To See" in Shreveport. It becomes the first hit for The Browns
    Oct 22, 1955
    Sonny James and Jim & Maxine Brown appear on the ABC series "Ozark Jubilee," hosted by Red Foley
    Feb 21, 1956
    The Browns record "I Take The Chance"
    Aug 10, 1963
    The Browns, including future solo star Jim Ed Brown, join the Grand Ole Opry
    Nov 9, 1966
    Jim Ed Brown records "Pop A Top" at Nashville's RCA Studio B, using Dr. Pepper cans supplied by Jimmy Dean to create the sound of a beer can opening
    Apr 6, 1967
    Nineteen artists band together to record a tribute to Chet Atkins, titled "Chet's Tune," including Bobby Bare, Homer & Jethro, Connie Smith, Archie Campbell, Jimmy Dean, Jim Ed Brown, Jerry Reed, Floyd Cramer, Don Bowman and George Hamilton IV
    Oct 21, 1967
    The Browns make their final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry as members, as Maxine and Bonnie Brown retire, leaving Jim Ed Brown to a solo career. Among the hits they play are "Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)," "The Three Bells" and "Send Me The Pillow You Dream On"
    Oct 29, 1968
    Arkansas native Jim Ed Brown appears in Fort Smith as Republican governor Winthrop Rockefeller campaigns for re-election
    Aug 18, 1970
    Jim Ed Brown records "Morning" during the afternoon at RCA Studio B in Nashville

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