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  • Apr 12, 1980
    Charley Pride's remake of Hank Williams' "Honky Tonk Blues" goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    Apr 12, 1980
    Former country hitmaker Olivia Newton-John graces the cover of TV Guide
    Apr 12, 1980
    Phil Everly appears on the syndicated music countdown show "Solid Gold"
    Apr 12, 1980
    Musical guest Anne Murray sings "Lucky Me" from New York when Burt Reynolds hosts "Saturday Night Live"
    Apr 12, 1980
    Pure Prairie League singer Vince Gill marries future Sweethearts of the Rodeo member Janis Oliver on his 23rd birthday
    Apr 14, 1980
    "Olivia Newton-John's Hollywood Nights" airs with the host singing The Eagles' "Heartache Tonight." The ABC-TV special features Elton John, Karen Carpenter, Tina Turner and Toni Tennille
    Apr 14, 1980
    "It Goes Like It Goes," performed by Jennifer Warnes in the movie "Norma Rae," wins the Oscar award for Best Original Song. Warnes has already earned country hits with 1977's "Right Time Of The Night" and 1979's "I Know A Heartache When I See One"
    Apr 15, 1980
    RCA releases Dolly Parton's album "Dolly, Dolly, Dolly"
    Apr 15, 1980
    Epic releases Mickey Gilley's remake of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways"
    Apr 15, 1980
    Willie Nelson delivers two shows in Atlanta to raise money for president Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign

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