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Mar 1, 1981
NBC airs the made-for-TV movie "Elvis And The Beauty Queen," with Don Johnson appearing as The King. Ronnie McDowell provides music
Mar 3, 1981
Johnny Cash stars in the CBS-TV movie "The Pride Of Jesse Hallam," portraying an adult dealing with illiteracy. In his role, Cash sings "I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Someday)"
Mar 4, 1981
Songwriters Hall of Fame member E.Y. "Yip" Harburg dies in an auto accident in Los Angeles. Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, he co-wrote the "Wizard Of Oz" classic "Over The Rainbow," which became a country hit for Jerry Lee Lewis just months before the accident
Mar 4, 1981
Mac Davis snags a gold album from the RIAA for "It's Hard To Be Humble"
Mar 5, 1981
Kenny Rogers swipes the trophy for Favorite Male Musical Performer, and "Lady" earns Favorite New Song during the People's Choice Awards on CBS-TV. Dolly Parton takes Favorite Theme Song From A Motion Picture, for "9 To 5"
Mar 6, 1981
Juice Newton performs "Angel Of The Morning" and "Queen Of Hearts" on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special." Also appearing: David Bowie and Pat Benatar
Mar 6, 1981
"9 To 5 And Odd Jobs" earns Dolly Parton her fifth gold album from the RIAA
Mar 7, 1981
The Bellamy Brothers climb to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Do You Love As Good As You Look"
Mar 7, 1981
Charlie Rich and Ray Stevens are musical guests on the "Solid Gold" TV show
Mar 7, 1981
Ray Price sings "Faded Love" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" on the week's edition of "Hee Haw." The episode also features Boxcar Willie
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