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    • Jul 23, 1981
    The Oak Ridge Boys earn their second gold album from the RIAA, for "Fancy Free"
    Jul 29, 1981
    Six days after it went gold, The Oak Ridge Boys' album "Fancy Free" is certified platinum by the RIAA
    Aug 8, 1981
    Mickey Gilley sings "You Don't Know Me" on the music show "Solid Gold." Razzy Bailey performs "Midnight Hauler" and The Oak Ridge Boys deliver "Elvira"
    Aug 21, 1981
    MCA releases The Oak Ridge Boys' "Fancy Free"
    Aug 29, 1981
    Alabama takes five nominations for the 15th annual Country Music Association awards, while George Jones gets four. Both are up for Entertainer of the Year, along with Barbara Mandrell, The Oak Ridge Boys and Kenny Rogers
    Sep 19, 1981
    Mickey Gilley performs "You Don't Know Me" on TV's "Solid Gold." Guests on the syndicated show also include Kim Carnes and The Oak Ridge Boys
    Oct 10, 1981
    Governor Fob Jones declares William Lee Golden Day in Alabama as Golden hosts the Harvest Jam in Brewton, with The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, The Charlie Daniels Band, Delbert McClinton and Sylvia
    Oct 12, 1981
    The Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira" wins Single of the Year during the 15th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
    Oct 31, 1981
    The Oak Ridge Boys host the NBC series "The Nashville Palace" with guests Hank Williams Jr., Ed McMahon, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee and Janie Fricke
    Nov 7, 1981
    The Oak Ridge Boys hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Fancy Free"
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