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  • Jul 10, 1942
    Hank Williams' parents, Lillian and Elonzo, divorce
    Jul 12, 1942
    Singer/songwriter Steve Young is born in Newnan, Georgia. He lands songs with Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and The Eagles, who score a minor hit with his "Seven Bridges Road"
    Jul 13, 1942
    R&B singer Jay Uzzell is born in LaGrange, North Carolina. He becomes a member of The Corsairs, who earn a 1961 pop hit with "Smoky Places." It's remade for the country audience in 1969 by Billy Walker
    Jul 13, 1942
    Roger McGuinn is born in Chicago. A primary member of the country-rock band The Byrds, McGuinn joins ex-Byrd Chris Hillman and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the 1989 hit "You Ain't Going Nowhere"
    Jul 14, 1942
    Songwriter Rory Bourke is born in Cleveland, Ohio. He authors Charlie Rich's "The Most Beautiful Girl," Jo Dee Messina's "Bye Bye," Anne Murray's "A Little Good News" and George Strait's "You Look So Good In Love"
    Jul 14, 1942
    Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys record "We Might As Well Forget It" and "Home In San Antone" during a seven-song Hollywood session
    Jul 15, 1942
    Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys record six songs during a Hollywood session, including "You're From Texas" and "Ten Years"
    Jul 16, 1942
    Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys record "Let's Ride With Bob" in Hollywood
    Jul 16, 1942
    "Prairie Gunsmoke" opens, with Tex Ritter starring as Tex Terrell
    Jul 17, 1942
    Ernest Tubb records "Try Me One More Time" in Los Angeles

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