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    • Jun 2, 1966
    Having barely returned from a lengthy overseas tour, Johnny Cash leaves his home in Casitas Springs, California, without telling his wife his whereabouts. Vivian Cash files for divorce before the end of June
    Jun 4, 1966
    Janis Joplin arrives in San Francisco, where she is destined to become a major star. Her 1970 recording of "Me And Bobby McGee" gains ranking among country's greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
    Jun 5, 1966
    Roy Orbison sings "Oh, Pretty Woman" on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand"
    Jun 6, 1966
    Decca releases The Wilburn Brothers' "I Can't Keep Away From You"
    Jun 6, 1966
    Columbia releases Marty Robbins' "The Shoe Goes On The Other Foot Tonight"
    Jun 6, 1966
    From one Hall of Famer to another: Roy Acuff records an entire album in one day, "For The First Time--Roy Acuff Sings Hank Williams"
    Jun 7, 1966
    The Chuck Wagon Gang takes part in the first gospel concert staged at Carnegie Hall in New York
    Jun 7, 1966
    Claudette Orbison dies in a motorcycle crash near Gallatin, Tennessee, while husband Roy Orbison, who is also riding a motorbike, watches helplessly. She had inspired him to write The Everly Brothers hit "Claudette"
    Jun 8, 1966
    Neil Young signs his first professional management contract, as a member of Buffalo Springfield. The group also includes Stephen Stills and Jim Messina
    Jun 8, 1966
    Willie Nelson records "The Party's Over," providing Don Meredith something to sing on "Monday Night Football"
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