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    • 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 16, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" earns platinum and double-platinum awards from the RIAA. Among the album's many contributors: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes, Waylon Jennings and Paul Simon
    May 2, 1985
    Columbia releases the "Highwayman" album, teaming Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson
    May 6, 1985
    "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" wins Single Record of the Year for Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson and producer Richard Perry in the 20th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, aired on NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    May 18, 1985
    Willie Nelson gives a benefit concert for ex-president Jimmy Carter's hometown, celebrating the centennial of Plains, Georgia
    Jun 22, 1985
    Willie Nelson's bus is barraged by drunken teenagers hurling bottles when the crew stops at an L.L. Bean store in Freeport, Maine. No charges are filed
    Jun 24, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. Contributing artists include Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes and Bruce Springsteen
    Jul 4, 1985
    Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic in Austin features the first live assembly of the Highwaymen: Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Also in the lineup are Neil Young, Hank Snow and June Carter Cash
    Jul 13, 1985
    Willie Nelson's "Forgiving You Was Easy" occupies the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart
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