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    • Jan 21, 1986

    Future Academy of Country Music award-winner Lisa Hartman appears on Mr. Blackwell's list of the worst-dressed women with Tina Turner, Whoopi Goldberg and Princess Grace of Monaco

    Jan 22, 1986
    "Strong Stuff" earns Hank Williams Jr. a gold album from the RIAA
    Jan 23, 1986
    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame adds The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmie Rodgers, Buddy Holly, Alan Freed, Sam Cooke, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Sam Phillips in its inaugural ceremony
    Jan 24, 1986
    Movie and Broadway star Gordon MacRae dies of cancer at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. Associated with the film version of "Oklahoma!," he earned a 1949 pop hit with Jo Stafford by recording "Need You," remade for the country charts in 1967 by Sonny James
    Jan 24, 1986
    Jo-El Sonnier plays a "Farewell To Los Angeles" concert, before heading off to Nashville in search of a new recording contract
    Jan 25, 1986
    Rosanne Cash reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Never Be You," written by Tom Petty
    Jan 25, 1986
    Ricky Skaggs and Connie Smith take on guest musical roles for TV's "Hee Haw"
    Jan 25, 1986
    Manager Albert Grossman dies of a heart attack on a flight to London, with a lawsuit against former client Bob Dylan still outstanding. In 1987, Dylan, who wrote "It Ain't Me, Babe" during their association, settles with his widow for $2 million
    Jan 25, 1986
    Vanderbilt Children's Hospital dedicates its playroom on the sixth floor to Timmy Rabbitt, the late son of Eddie Rabbitt
    Jan 27, 1986
    MCA releases Reba McEntire's "Whoever's In New England"
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