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Feb 19, 2003

The documentary "The Ballad Of Bering Strait" debuts in New York theaters. The movie tells the convoluted story of an all-Russian band, Bering Strait, which earned a country Grammy nomination the prior month for the instrumental "Bearing Straight"

Feb 21, 2003

Folk singer/songwriter Tom Glazer dies in Rochester, New York. The author of "Talking Inflation Blues" and "On Top Of Spaghetti," he also wrote Jean Shepard's 1955 country hit "Take Possession"

Feb 23, 2003

The Dixie Chicks collect three trophies--Best Country Album, for "Home"; Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group, "Long Time Gone"; and Best Country Instrumental, "Lil' Jack Slade"--during the 45th annual Grammy Awards at New York's Madison Square Garden

Feb 23, 2003

"Hank Williams: Lost Highway" ends a two-month run off-Broadway at New York's Manhattan Ensemble Theatre. One month later, the production moves to Broadway

Feb 26, 2003

"War On Iraq Is Wrong And We Know It": A full-page ad in The New York Times features dozens of artists taking a political stand, including Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Lucinda Williams, John Leventhal and T Bone Burnett

Mar 10, 2003

Piano player Floyd Cramer joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in New York, alongside Sting, who enters as a member of The Police. Also added: Elvis Costello, Steve Douglas, The Righteous Brothers and Mo Ostin

Mar 26, 2003

"Hank Williams: Lost Highway" opens on Broadway at the Little Shubert Theater with Jason Petty in the starring role. In attendance: Williams' daughter, Jett Williams

Mar 27, 2003

"Urban Cowboy: The Musical" opens on Broadway at New York's Broadhurst Theatre. Songs in the production include "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Could I Have This Dance," "Lookin' For Love," "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" and "Something That We Do"

Apr 9, 2003

"Willie Nelson And Friends: Live And Kickin'" is taped by the USA Network at New York's Beacon Theatre. Guests include Shania Twain, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Chesney, Ray Charles, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Ray Price and Leon Russell

Apr 14, 2003

Universal South promotion exec Lisa Strickland sends an email to WBEE Radio in Rochester, New York, indicating the station will receive a $2,500 laptop for airplay of songs by Joe Nichols and McHayes. The email becomes part of a 2006 payola case

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