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    • Aug 10, 1996
    The Smithsonian Institute celebrates its 150th birthday in Washington, D.C., with an event that features Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood, Sandra Bullock, Jason Alexander and The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart
    Aug 11, 1996
    Following a struggle with cancer, drummer Mel Taylor dies of heart failure in Tarzana, California. A longtime member of the pop instrumental group The Ventures, he also played on two Buck Owens hits: "Together Again" and "My Heart Skips A Beat"
    Aug 12, 1996
    Collin Raye is named Arkansan of the Year
    Aug 12, 1996
    Record producer Emory Gordy Jr., the husband of Patty Loveless, is hospitalized with an inflamed pancreas
    Aug 12, 1996
    Ty Herndon sings the national anthem for the first time publicly at the Dallas Cowboys-New England Patriots exhibition game at Texas Stadium in Irving. The Pats win by a lopsided score, 31-7
    Aug 13, 1996
    Warner Bros. releases the Randy Travis album "Full Circle"
    Aug 13, 1996
    The Statler Brothers' double-album "Gospel Favorites" is certified gold by the RIAA
    Aug 13, 1996
    Epic releases Ty Herndon's album "Living In A Moment"
    Aug 13, 1996
    Vince Gill collects seven nominations from the Country Music Association, making him the leading entry for the organization's annual awards. LeAnn Rimes, at 13, becomes the youngest nominee in CMA history
    Aug 15, 1996
    Travis Tritt sings the national anthem for delegates the night Bob Dole accepts the nomination for president during the Republican National Convention in San Diego
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