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Jan 12, 1977

John Denver films part of his ABC special "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" at the Palomino in Los Angeles. Guest Mary Kay Place sings "Baby Boy," and Denver and Place are joined by Glen Campbell and Roger Miller on "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"

Jan 19, 1977

Dolly Parton makes her first appearance with Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show"

Jan 29, 1977

Kris Kristofferson wins the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, for "A Star Is Born." The film wins Best Movie, nets Best Actress for Barbra Streisand and earns Best Original Song for composer Paul Williams

Jan 31, 1977

Loretta Lynn wins twice at the American Music Awards, and Johnny Cash becomes the first country artist to receive the Award of Merit. Also winning: Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John and The Eagles

Feb 2, 1977

Marty Robbins is named six times as the Academy of Country Music announces nominations for its awards show in Los Angeles. Mickey Gilley and Loretta Lynn each pick up five nominations

Feb 13, 1977

Sara Dylan awakes to find another woman having breakfast with husband Bob Dylan and the children at their California home. Within weeks, she files for divorce from the songwriter, who penned the Johnny Cash hit "It Ain't Me, Babe"

Feb 17, 1977

Mickey Gilley wins five ACM honors at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium: Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist, Album ("Gilley's Smokin'"), Single Record ("Bring It On Home To Me") and Song ("Don't The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time")

Feb 18, 1977

Sean Watkins is born in Vista, California. He joins Nickel Creek, a youthful bluegrass group that incorporates a wide range of influences, earning numerous Grammy nominations and a pair of gold albums

Feb 19, 1977

Larry Gatlin's "Broken Lady" wins Best Country Song during the 19th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Mar 1, 1977

Bob Dylan's wife, Sara, files for divorce in Los Angeles. Several songs Dylan has already written have, or will, become country hits, including: "It Ain't Me, Babe," "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" and "You Ain't Going Nowhere"

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