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  • Oct 2, 1954
    "The George Gobel Show" debuts on NBC-TV, a pivotal moment for the show's star, who first gained acclaim as a comedian on WLS Radio's "National Barn Dance"
    Oct 2, 1954
    Guitarist Greg Jennings is born in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. He joins Restless Heart, playing on such smooth hits as "Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong Or Right)," "I'll Still Be Loving You" and "Bluest Eyes In Texas." He also plays on hits by Dan Seals, Rob Crosby and BlackHawk
    Oct 2, 1954
    Elvis Presley makes his only appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Opry manager Jim Denny allegedly tells him not to give up his day job
    Oct 3, 1954
    Hank Snow and Chet Atkins record the instrumental "Silver Bell" at Thomas Productions in Nashville
    Oct 3, 1954
    Hank Snow records "Let Me Go, Lover!"
    Oct 4, 1954
    Decca releases Bill Monroe's hyper-charged remake of his own bluegrass classic "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
    Oct 5, 1954
    Lefty Frizzell records "I Love You Mostly"
    Oct 6, 1954
    Guitarist David Hidalgo is born in Los Angeles. As a founding member of Los Lobos, he will co-write "Will The Wolf Survive," a country hit for Waylon Jennings
    Oct 9, 1954
    Jo Walker-Meador, future executive director of the Country Music Association, marries Charlie F. Walker
    Oct 12, 1954
    Tommy Collins records "It Tickles"

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