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    • Oct 12, 1985
    Willie Nelson is a surprise halftime guest at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, where the University of Texas Marching Band backs him in "On The Road Again." The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Longhorns, 14-7
    Oct 12, 1985
    Marie Osmond and Dan Seals combine to register a #1 country single in Billboard with "Meet Me In Montana"
    Oct 12, 1985
    Musical guests Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Medley appear alongside hosts Buck Owens and Roy Clark on "Hee Haw"
    Oct 13, 1985
    The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame adds Carl Perkins and Bob McDill. Perkins wrote "Blue Suede Shoes" and Johnny Cash's "Daddy Sang Bass." McDill's credits include "Gone Country," "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "Good Ole Boys Like Me"
    Oct 14, 1985
    The Judds, Ricky Skaggs and George Strait take double honors in the 19th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. The Judds claim Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year, for "Why Not Me"
    Oct 14, 1985
    Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs join the Country Music Hall Of Fame during the 19th annual Country Music Association awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville
    Oct 14, 1985
    MCA releases "Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)"
    Oct 14, 1985
    Warner Bros. releases "Hank Williams Jr.'s Greatest Hits, Volume 2"
    Oct 15, 1985
    Willie Nelson attends as the Country Music Hall of Fame opens a new exhibit devoted to his career in Nashville
    Oct 18, 1985
    Capitol releases Jerry Reed's soundtrack to "What Comes Around"
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