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Feb 12, 1980

Tom T. Hall and Dixie Hall host a $250-a-plate fundraiser at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, for president Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign. Guests include Johnny Cash, John Carter Cash, Hank Snow and Skeeter Davis

Feb 13, 1980

Some 200 music industry friends join Johnny Cash at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, to celebrate his 25th anniversary in show business. The centerpiece for the gathering is a 28-inch bust of Cash made from lard

Feb 19, 1980

Kenny Rogers records "Love The World Away" for the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack at the Jack Clement Studios in Nashville

Feb 29, 1980

Eddy Arnold records "Don't Look Now (But We Just Fell In Love)" at the Soundshop on Division Street in Nashville

Mar 3, 1980

Jacky Ward records "Save Your Heart For Me" in Nashville

Mar 3, 1980

In a story in The Tennessean, Loretta Lynn says she admires classical singer Luciano Pavarotti: "He's the Ernest Tubb of grand opera"

Mar 3, 1980

Linda Ronstadt performs in Nashville on her Mad Love tour, playing "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" and "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)." She tells the audience: "I don't want you to think I've forgotten country music"

Mar 4, 1980

"Coal Miner's Daughter," the story of Loretta Lynn's life, premieres in Nashville, with Sissy Spacek in the lead role. Also receiving minor roles: Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl

Mar 12, 1980

Ralph Sloan dies at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee. In 1952, he brought a group of clog dancers, The Tennessee Travelers, to the Grand Ole Opry. After his death, his brother takes over the group, renaming it The Melvin Sloan Dancers

Mar 13, 1980

Johnny Cash holds a recording session at Nashville's Quadraphonic Studios. It marks the first time that he's backed in the studio by Marty Stuart

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