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  • Aug 19, 1976
    The album "Ronnie Milsap Live" is recorded at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. The concert includes his future hit "Let My Love Be Your Pillow"
    Aug 19, 1976
    Dolly Parton records "Light Of A Clear Blue Morning" in a 10 p.m. session at the Soundshop in Nashville
    Aug 20, 1976
    Willie Nelson is served with a subpoena to testify in the narcotics trial of reputed drug ring leader Joe Hicks. Authorities refuse to comment on Nelson's role in the trial
    Aug 21, 1976
    The Charlie Daniels Band makes its Grand Ole Opry debut
    Aug 21, 1976
    Mickey Gilley reaches the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me"
    Aug 21, 1976
    RCA announces Elvis Presley's record sales have topped 400 million units
    Aug 23, 1976
    MCA releases the Loretta Lynn single "Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)"
    Aug 25, 1976
    Moe Bandy records the Hank Williams-penned "I'm Sorry For You, My Friend" in a lunchtime session at Nashville's Columbia Studio B
    Aug 26, 1976
    Johnny Duncan records "Thinkin' Of A Rendezvous" with Janie Fricke in the afternoon at Nashville's Columbia Studio B
    Aug 26, 1976
    Dolly Parton signs a contract with Porter Wagoner, agreeing to pay him 15% of her gross recording royalties during the duration of an agreement he negotiated for her with RCA Records

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