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    • May 8, 1968
    George D. Hay dies in his apartment in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nicknamed the Solemn Ole Judge, he founded and named the influential WSM radio show the Grand Ole Opry, entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966
    Oct 22, 1968
    Shelby Lynne is born in Quantico, Virginia. Highly revered by critics for her emotive singing and wide stylistic range, she earns two minor country hits in 1990 but oddly wins the Grammy for Best New Artist 11 years later
    Jul 4, 1969
    A gravesite monument to Grand Ole Opry founder George D. Hay is unveiled at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia
    Jul 4, 1969
    Red, white and gingham: Minnie Pearl fried chicken is served to servicemen and their wives at Dam Neck Naval Base in Virginia Beach
    Oct 22, 1969
    R&B vocalist Tommy Edwards dies in Henrico County, Virginia. His biggest hit, "It's All In The Game," is translated as a country single in 1977 by Tom T. Hall
    Jul 4, 1970
    The Statler Brothers host the first "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia, beginning a 25-year tradition
    Sep 8, 1970
    Alt.country singer Neko Case is born in Alexandria, Virginia. A powerful vocalist with a host of influences, she makes headlines in a 2001 run-in with Grand Ole Opry House management for removing her top--though not her bra--during an outdoor show
    Apr 4, 1971
    Clay Davidson is born in Saltville, Virginia. He signs a recording contract with Virgin Records, earning a hit with his debut single, "Unconditional," in 2000
    Jul 4, 1971
    Carl Perkins and Mac Wiseman are special guests at The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia
    Jan 2, 1972
    Arthur Lee "Red" Smiley dies in Richmond, Virginia. The guitarist was one-half of the successful 1950s bluegrass duo Reno & Smiley
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