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Feb 6, 1991

Lee Greenwood is a guest for Ronald Reagan's 80th birthday party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles

Feb 13, 1991

Blues songwriter/musician Robert Geddins dies of liver cancer in Oakland. His writing credits include "Mercury Blues," which becomes a country hit for Alan Jackson two years after Geddins' passing

Feb 14, 1991

Guitarist Roy Lanham dies of cancer in Camarillo, California. A member of The Sons Of The Pioneers, he played on Loretta Lynn's "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl" and Ned Miller's "From A Jack To A King"

Feb 24, 1991

Comedian George Gobel dies in Encino, California, following surgery. He built his career through regular appearances on WLS Radio's "National Barn Dance" before moving into TV, where he hosted his own show during the 1950s

Mar 4, 1991

Garth Brooks' six nominations pace the field for the Academy Of Country Music awards. Vince Gill earns five nominations, and Alan Jackson and Alabama nab four

Mar 16, 1991

A plane crash outside of San Diego kills eight members of Reba McEntire's band and crew, including singer/songwriter Chris Austin, whose "Same Ol' Love" becomes a hit for Ricky Skaggs

Mar 25, 1991

Reba McEntire sings "I'm Checking Out," from the film "Postcards From The Edge," during the Academy awards at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, dedicating the song to eight members of her band and crew who died nine days prior in a plane crash

Mar 28, 1991

Dick Clark, executive producer of the Academy of Country Music Awards, receives a place on the Hollywood RockWalk

Apr 24, 1991

Garth Brooks wins a record six times during the 26th annual Academy Of Country Music awards on NBC. His haul includes Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist; Album, for "No Fences"; Single Record, for "Friends In Low Places"; and Song and Video, for "The Dance"

Apr 28, 1991

Actor Ken Curtis dies in Fresno, California. A member of The Sons Of The Pioneers from 1949-1953, he was best known as Festus on TV's "Gunsmoke" and Monk on "Have Gun, Will Travel"

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