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  • Feb 10, 1956
    The movie "Hidden Guns" makes its world premiere at Indianapolis' Lyric Theatre. It marks Faron Young's first on-screen appearance, giving him his nickname, "The Young Sheriff." Also making a cameo role: fiddler Gordon Terry
    Feb 11, 1956
    Gene Vincent marries 15-year-old Ruth Ann Hand. They stay together two years
    Feb 11, 1956
    Houston-based music publisher Curt Peeples sends a letter to Sun Records' Sam Phillips claiming he owns the copyright to "Blue Suede Shoes." Phillips sends back a letter stating that Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash co-wrote it; Peeples never responds
    Feb 11, 1956
    Elvis Presley sings "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Heartbreak Hotel" in his third appearance on The Dorsey Brothers' "Stage Show." Ella Fitzgerald is guest host
    Feb 13, 1956
    Capitol releases Sonny James' "For Rent (One Empty Heart)"
    Feb 13, 1956
    Decca releases a double-sided Webb Pierce hit, "Yes, I Know Why" backed by "'Cause I Love You"
    Feb 18, 1956
    Elvis Presley makes his fourth appearance on The Dorsey Brothers' "Stage Show," singing "Tutti Frutti" and "I Was The One"
    Feb 19, 1956
    Gospel singer Robert Bailey is born in Middletown, Ohio. He provides backing vocals on such hits as George Strait's "You'll Be There," Reba McEntire's "Why Haven't I Heard From You" and Carrie Underwood's "Something In The Water"
    Feb 21, 1956
    The Browns record "I Take The Chance"
    Feb 22, 1956
    Frank Sinatra holds the inaugural recording session at the Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The cylindrical building hosts sessions for numerous future country hits, including records by Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Glen Campbell

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