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Mar 14, 1996
The Tennessean reports Crystal Gayle spent the week in court, where she was summoned for jury duty. The defendant in the trial is charged with drug possession, weapon possession, aggravated assault and resisting arrest
Mar 14, 1996
Fiddler Dale Potter dies in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, following a massive stroke. He played on Hank Williams' "Mind Your Own Business," and recorded with George Jones, Webb Pierce, Little Jimmy Dickens, The Everly Brothers and Cowboy Copas
Mar 14, 1996
Tim McGraw's Spontaneous Combustion tour kicks off in Wheeling, West Virginia, ultimately culminating in Nashville on New Year's Eve. Along the way, McGraw marries his opening act, Faith Hill, then announces the couple is having a baby
Mar 15, 1996
Lorrie Morgan's "Greatest Hits" is certified platinum by the RIAA
Mar 15, 1996
"Muppet Treasure Island" appears in movie theaters. The picture includes John Berry, singing "Love Led Us Here" with singer Helen Darling
Mar 15, 1996
Garth Brooks performs "We Shall Be Free" on ABC-TV's "Muppets Tonight!"
Mar 15, 1996
Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe makes what becomes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
Mar 16, 1996
Don Gibson makes what proves to be his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, performing "Oh Lonesome Me" and "I Can't Stop Loving You"
Mar 16, 1996
Garth Brooks gains a #1 country single in Billboard with "The Beaches Of Cheyenne"
Mar 16, 1996
Bill Monroe is rushed to Nashville's Baptist Hospital, where doctors determine he's had two strokes since February. He remains hospitalized until his death in September
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