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    • Jan 1, 1969
    Penn State defeats the Kansas Jayhawks, 15-14, at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Playing for the Nittany Lions: defensive tackle Mike Reid, who goes on to become a country artist and write hits for Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty and Tim McGraw
    Jan 3, 1969
    Bill Anderson records "My Life (Throw If Away If I Want To)"
    Jan 3, 1969
    Nikki Nelson is born in San Diego. When Paulette Carlson leaves Highway 101 in 1991, Nelson replaces her, singing lead on what proves to be the band's last hit single, "Bing Bang Boom"
    Jan 4, 1969
    Johnny Cash earns a #1 country single in Billboard magazine with "Daddy Sang Bass." Written by Carl Perkins, it features vocal appearances by The Statler Brothers and The Carter Family
    Jan 4, 1969
    Bobbie Gentry guests on ABC's "The Hollywood Palace," where host Bing Crosby delivers "Little Green Apples"
    Jan 4, 1969
    George Jones, Mel Tillis, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton join the Grand Ole Opry. Wynette and Tillis remain members a relatively short time
    Jan 5, 1969
    Brian Warner is born in Canton, Ohio. As an adult, he gains fame as shock rocker Marilyn Manson, getting referenced along the way in Big & Rich's 2005 country hit "Comin' To Your City"
    Jan 6, 1969
    Dottie West loses her home to a fire
    Jan 6, 1969
    Bobby Bare records "(Margie's At) The Lincoln Park Inn" in Nashville
    Jan 7, 1969
    RCA releases Charley Pride's cover of Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga"
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