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  • Oct 1, 1924
    Jimmy Carter is born in Plains, Georgia. Elected president of the United States from 1977-1981, he counts Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson and Tom T. Hall among the country stars who campaign on his behalf
    Jan 8, 1974
    Governor Jimmy Carter declares Elvis Presley Day in Georgia. The city of Memphis issues a similar proclamation
    Feb 21, 1974
    Loretta Lynn Day is declared in Georgia by governor Jimmy Carter. Lynn addresses the state legislature in Atlanta, saying, "I don't know what y'all are doing, but I sure hope it comes out all right"
    Oct 31, 1975
    "Can't You See" songwriter Toy Caldwell and The Marshall Tucker Band play a campaign fundraiser for presidential candidate Jimmy Carter
    Nov 25, 1975
    "Midnight Rider" songwriter Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band hold a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island
    Jan 14, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band plays a fundraiser for Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta
    Feb 14, 1976
    Jimmy Buffett and Dobie Gray play a statewide fundraising telethon for presidential candidate Jimmy Carter from the Royal Coach Inn in Atlanta. Also participating are Atlanta Braves baseball stars Hank Aaron and Phil Niekro, NASCAR driver Cale Yarbrough and James Brown
    Feb 14, 1976
    "Midnight Rider" songwriter Gregg Allman, Dobie Gray and comedian Pat Paulsen raise $243,000 with a regional telethon from Atlanta, "Georgia Loves Jimmy Carter," aiding the former governor's campaign for president
    May 1, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, The Marshall Tucker Band and .38 Special play the Sunshine Jam at Jacksonville's Gator Bowl to raise money for Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign
    May 17, 1976
    "Ring Of Fire" songwriter Merle Kilgore performs before presidential candidate Jimmy Carter delivers a speech at the National Guard Armory in Nashville

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