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Aug 2, 1952
Katie Porter, the mother of Broadway composer Cole Porter, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage. Her son wrote the 1945 country hit "Don't Fence Me In"
Aug 4, 1952
Decca releases Ernest Tubb's "Fortunes In Memories"
Aug 4, 1952
Capitol releases Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Blackberry Boogie"
Aug 6, 1952
Lying about his age to get the job, 17-year-old Elvis Presley is hired by the Upholsteries Specialties Company
Aug 7, 1952
Eddy Arnold records "I'd Trade All Of My Tomorrows (For Just One Yesterday)" and "Older And Bolder" at the RCA Studios in New York
Aug 8, 1952
Drummer Anton Fig is born in Cape Town, South Africa. Best known for his work on David Letterman's late-night show, he plays on Rosanne Cash's "Hold On"
Aug 8, 1952
Hank Snow records "The Gal Who Invented Kissin'" and "I Went To Your Wedding" at the RCA Studio in New York
Aug 9, 1952
Hank Williams misses a scheduled appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Two days later, Opry manager Jim Denny fires Williams
Aug 11, 1952
Grand Ole Opry manager Jim Denny fires Hank Williams from the Opry after the troubled singer, already on thin ice, missed an August 9 Opry appearance
Aug 11, 1952
Skeets McDonald records "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes" at the Capitol Studios on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood
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