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    • Apr 4, 1951
    Steve Gatlin, second of The Gatlin Brothers, is born in Olney, Texas. Along with brothers Larry and Rudy, their tight harmonies propel them to a Grammy award for "Broken Lady" and three trophies from the Academy of Country Music
    May 24, 1951
    Lefty Frizzell records "Always Late (With Your Kisses)," "How Long Will It Take (To Stop Loving You)" and "Mom And Dad's Waltz" at the Jim Beck Studio in Dallas
    Jun 1, 1951
    Lefty Frizzell records eight Jimmie Rodgers songs at the Jim Beck Studio in Dallas, Texas, including "Travellin' Blues"
    Jun 28, 1951
    Steel guitarist Lloyd Maines is born in Lubbock, Texas. The father of Natalie Maines, he plays on many of The Dixie Chicks' hits, including "Long Time Gone," "Ready To Run" and "Wide Open Spaces"
    Jul 14, 1951
    Harry Choates, a Cajun fiddler best known for "Jole Blon," is arrested in Austin, Texas, for failure to pay child support. He dies in jail three days later. The death report blames cirrhosis of the liver, although some believe he was beaten to death
    Jul 17, 1951
    Cajun fiddler Harry Choates dies while incarcerated in Austin, Texas. Though the cause of death is listed as cirrhosis of the liver, a jail beating might have been the actual cause. Choates earned acclaim with "Jole Blon"
    Jul 27, 1951
    George Jones is slapped with a court order to stay away from his wife, Dorothy, who has filed for divorce
    Oct 16, 1951
    Ray Price records the first version of the Hank Williams song "Weary Blues From Waitin'" at Dallas' Jim Beck Studio. Williams' version becomes a hit posthumously
    Nov 17, 1951
    Jimmy Heap holds his first Capitol recording session in Austin, Texas. He earns the only hit of his career during his time with the label
    Nov 22, 1951
    The Four Guys' Laddie Cain is born in Houston. The group earns Grand Ole Opry membership in 1967
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