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Jan 24, 1955
Bob Wills holds his first recording session in a new contract with Decca Records
Jan 25, 1955
Carl Perkins signs a two-year recording contract with Sun Records
Jan 26, 1955
Faron Young records "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" and "Forgive Me, Dear" in Nashville in his first session since ending two years of military service
Jan 27, 1955
Ferlin Husky records "I'll Baby Sit With You"
Jan 27, 1955
Rhythm guitarist Richard Young, of The Kentucky HeadHunters, is born in Glasgow, Kentucky. The rock-influenced band wins the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year honor in 1990 and '91
Jan 27, 1955
Cheryl White, of The Whites, is born in Wichita Falls, Texas. The family trio earns bluegrass-influenced hits with "Hangin' Around," "You Put The Blue In Me" and "Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling." They join the Grand Ole Opry in 1984
Jan 31, 1955
Decca releases the two-sided Kitty Wells and Red Foley duet single, "As Long As I Live" and "Make Believe ('Til We Can Make It Come True)"
Jan 31, 1955
Jim Reeves and Abbott Records chief Fabor Robison tangle with a handgun in a Los Angeles recording studio, with Reeves ultimately demanding his release from the label. Nearly three weeks later, Abbott announces Reeves is leaving
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