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    • Aug 22, 1968
    The Beatles begin two days of recording in London on "Back In The U.S.S.R." The track is referenced in Brad Paisley's 2009 country hit "American Saturday Night"
    Aug 22, 1968
    Cynthia Lennon files for divorce from The Beatles' John Lennon, who's been seeing Yoko Ono for nearly two years. John is listed as a co-writer of "I Feel Fine," destined to become a country hit for Sweethearts Of The Rodeo
    Aug 22, 1968
    George Jones and Tammy Wynette announce their marriage, although it doesn't actually take place for another six months
    Aug 24, 1968
    David Houston hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Already It's Heaven"
    Aug 24, 1968
    Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller begins his re-election campaign with an appearance in Winthrop. Six thousand people are treated to barbecue, soda, watermelon and Johnny Cash
    Aug 25, 1968
    Johnny Cash performs "Folsom Prison Blues" on the Glen Campbell-hosted CBS replacement series "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Also appearing: John Hartford and The Stoneman Family
    Aug 26, 1968
    Capitol releases The Beatles' "Hey Jude." More than 35 years later, the song is mentioned in the lyrics of Martina McBride's country hit "God's Will"
    Aug 26, 1968
    The latest gossip: Jeannie C. Riley picks up a sassy gold record from the RIAA for her single "Harper Valley P.T.A."
    Aug 26, 1968
    Merle Haggard records "Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues)," the first track for his Jimmie Rodgers tribute album "Same Train, A Different Time," at the Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles
    Aug 27, 1968
    Merle Haggard records "I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am" at the Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles
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