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Dec 9, 1970
David Kersh is born in Humble, Texas. He makes a mark with a handful of 1990s singles, including the first hit written by Brad Paisley, "Another You." Kersh also poses nude in Playgirl magazine, his genitals covered only by a guitar
Dec 18, 1970
Troy Coleman is born in Victoria, Texas. As rapper Cowboy Troy, he earns an Academy of Country Music awards nomination in 2006 for his single "I Play Chicken With The Train," featuring Big & Rich
Jan 19, 1971
Jeannie C. Riley sings "Harper Valley P.T.A." during one of the inaugural balls for Texas governor Preston Smith in Austin. Other performers include Buck Owens, Ray Price and Faron Young
Jan 30, 1971
Ernest "Jim" Carter, the original guitarist with The Chuck Wagon Gang, dies of a kidney ailment in Fort Worth. The band's version of "I'll Fly Away" is recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts among the 365 greatest Songs Of The Century
Mar 4, 1971
Jason Sellers is born in Gilmer, Texas. Signed for a short time to RCA Records, he writes Reba McEntire's "Strange," Joe Nichols' "Sunny And 75" and Jason Aldean's duet with Kelly Clarkson, "Don't You Wanna Stay." Sellers also sings background vocals on several hits by his ex-wife, Lee Ann Womack
Mar 7, 1971
Gilley's nightclub opens in Pasadena, Texas. Named for part-owner Mickey Gilley, the home of the mechanical bull provides the inspiration for the 1980 movie "Urban Cowboy," which results in a short-term country trend
Mar 18, 1971
Police raid "Hee Haw" comedian Lulu Roman's home in Dallas, finding more than five pounds of marijuana
May 9, 1971
Guitarist Mike Myerson is born in Nacogdoches, Texas. His band, Heartland, emerges nationally in 2006 with the single "I Loved Her First"
May 16, 1971
Rick Trevino is born in Houston. The Hispanic singer, signed to Columbia Records at age 19, develops a short string of 1990s hits, including "She Can't Say I Didn't Cry," "Learning As You Go" and "Running Out Of Reasons"
May 18, 1971
Loretta Lynn is named an honorary Texas citizen
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