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    • May 5, 1989
    Ronnie Milsap nets his second platinum album from the RIAA, honoring "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2"
    May 6, 1989
    The Judds climb to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Young Love"
    May 6, 1989
    Sunday Silence wins the roses in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The horse's name is derived from the lyrics of the Kris Kristofferson-penned "Sunday Morning Coming Down"
    May 6, 1989
    Reba McEntire, Kitty Wells and Lyle Lovett guest on TV's long-running "Hee Haw"
    May 6, 1989
    Mel McDaniel rides in an Apple Blossom Festival parade in Winchester, Virginia
    May 6, 1989
    Hank Williams Jr.'s private plane is abducted by police after he performs a short, profanity-filled concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bocephus claims his drinks were spiked and promises refunds
    May 6, 1989
    Naomi Judd marries Larry Strickland at Christ Church in Nashville. Ashley and Wynonna Judd serve as bridesmaids at the ceremony, and Wynonna performs with band member Don Potter
    May 6, 1989
    Keith Whitley plays a concert date at the Armadillo Ballroom in Brazoria, Texas, that amounts to his final show
    May 7, 1989
    Lorrie Morgan goes to Alaska on her first promotional trip as an artist. As she leaves her Nashville home, it's the last time she sees husband Keith Whitley alive
    May 8, 1989
    Clive Davis announces he's establishing a Nashville office for Arista Records. The country division debuts such acts as Alan Jackson, Pam Tillis, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio and Brad Paisley
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