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Oct 23, 1971
Kentucky observes Pee Wee King Day
Jan 17, 1972
Elvis Presley Boulevard is dedicated in Memphis
Mar 6, 1972
Bob Wills Day is celebrated in Fort Worth, where the western swing pioneer is honored at the Blackstone Hotel. Tompall & The Glaser Brothers sing "Faded Love" to Wills, accompanied by numerous members of The Texas Playboys
Apr 16, 1972
Indiana University bestows an honorary doctorate of music on local songwriter Hoagy Carmichael, who penned "Georgia On My Mind," a future Willie Nelson hit
May 9, 1972
Chet Atkins receives the National Human Relations Award from the National Conference of Jews & Christians
Jul 4, 1972
Olive Hill, Kentucky, erects a marker heralding the town as the home of Tom T. Hall: "He never forgot that he came from the soil and always treated his fellowman as friend and neighbor." The plaque is featured on the cover of Hall's "Greatest Hits"
Aug 23, 1972
The city of West Plains, Missouri, observes Jan Howard Day and opens the Jan Howard Expressway
Sep 8, 1972
Loretta Lynn is named an honorary citizen of Westwego, Louisiana
Oct 20, 1972
Porter Wagoner receives a key to the city of Nashville during an RCA party celebrating his 20th anniversary with the label
Apr 4, 1973
Bakersfield observes Buck Owens Day
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