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Dec 6, 1995
The "Forrest Gump" soundtrack is certified quintuple-platinum by the RIAA. The album features Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again" and Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" along with music by Bob Dylan, Nilsson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, B.J. Thomas, Bob Seger and Creedence Clearwater Revival, among others
Dec 6, 1995
"You Turn Me On I'm A Radio" songwriter Joni Mitchell is honored with Billboard magazine's Century Award
Dec 7, 1995
Tim McGraw's album "All I Want" is certified gold, platinum and double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
Dec 7, 1995
Reba McEntire's covers album, "Starting Over," is certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
Dec 8, 1995
Billboard publisher Lee Zhito dies in Santa Monica when he is struck by a car. Zhito spent more than 50 years with the magazine, generally regarded as the leading trade publication for the music industry
Dec 9, 1995
Garth Brooks rides to #1 on the Billboard country albums chart for the first of seven straight weeks with "Fresh Horses"
Dec 9, 1995
Alan Jackson's rendition of "Tall, Tall Trees" takes root at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. The song is written by two members of the Country Music Hall of Fame: George Jones and Roger Miller
Dec 9, 1995
The Mavericks' Nick Kane marries Kim Parker at the drive-through at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. The ceremony is attended by an Elvis impersonator, who serenades them with "Love Me Tender"
Dec 11, 1995
Ty Herndon records "Living In A Moment" at The Money Pit in Nashville
Dec 12, 1995
Garth Brooks receives three nominations for the American Music Awards, including the first Favorite Artist of the Year trophy, which crosses all genres. Shania Twain and The Eagles are also triple-nominees
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