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Dec 11, 1965

Decca presents Brenda Lee a red Mustang convertible during a 21st birthday party at Nashville's Hermitage Hotel. In attendance: future Country Music Hall of Famers Red Foley, Owen Bradley and Felice & Boudleaux Bryant

Dec 17, 1965

Vernon Oxford has his first recording session in Nashville, cutting "Watermelon Time In Georgia," cited in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number" among the 500 greatest singles in country music history

Dec 24, 1965

Porter Wagoner moves out of his Nashville home, permanently separating from his wife, Ruth, although they don't officially divorce for 20 years

Dec 25, 1965

Elvis Presley's friends give him a statue of Jesus for his newly completed Meditation Garden at Graceland Mansion in Memphis. Girlfriend Priscilla Beaulieu gives him a slot-car track

Jan 4, 1966

Deana Carter is born in Nashville. The daughter of guitarist Fred Carter, her 1996 hit "Strawberry Wine" nets the Country Music Association's Song and Single of the Year. She also co-writes the Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter duet "You And Tequila"

Jan 4, 1966

Porter Wagoner enters Nashville's Parkview Hospital, recovering from exhaustion

Jan 8, 1966

Sonny James makes his final appearance as a member of the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. His performances include "Behind The Tear" and "True Love's A Blessing"

Jan 9, 1966

Roger Miller records "Husbands And Wives" and "I've Been A Long Time Leavin' (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone)" in Nashville

Jan 20, 1966

Don Gibson records "(Yes) I'm Hurting" at Nashville's RCA Studio B

Jan 24, 1966

George Hamilton IV records the Gordon Lightfoot-penned "Early Morning Rain" at RCA Studio A in Nashville

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