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Aug 13, 1973Andy Griggs is born in Monroe, Louisiana. Influenced by Waylon Jennings and Bob Seger, his 1999 debut album nets hits with the Pure Prairie League-like "You Won't Ever Be Lonely" and the sensitive "She's More"Feb 25, 1994Andy Griggs performs in Louisiana with gospel duo Jerry and Tammy Sullivan. As a result, Griggs meets Jerry's daughter, Stephanie Sullivan, who he marries a year laterFeb 25, 1995Andy Griggs marries Stephanie Sullivan, the daughter of gospel singer Jerry SullivanApr 13, 1999RCA releases Andy Griggs' debut album, "You Won't Ever Be Lonely"Jun 5, 1999Irritated by the reams of tour buses bringing fans to take pictures of his house, Waylon Jennings stops a songwriting session with Andy Griggs to chase buses and take photos of fansJul 2, 1999Andy Griggs makes his Grand Ole Opry debutFeb 13, 2000Joe Diffie holds his annual First Steps benefit concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, raising $80,000 for charity. Pop singer Richard Marx makes an unannounced guest appearance to perform his 1987 hit "Don't Mean Nothin'." Also on the bill are Collin Raye, Andy Griggs, Ty Herndon and Chely WrightApr 12, 2000Bruce Springsteen plays Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center for an audience that includes Patty Loveless, Deana Carter, The Oak Ridge Boys, Wynonna, John Prine, Andy Griggs, The Mavericks' Raul Malo and Elvis drummer D.J. FontanaSep 15, 2000Andy Griggs earns a gold album from the RIAA, for "You Won't Ever Be Lonely"Jan 6, 2001Andy Griggs sings the national anthem in Oakland before the Raiders play the Miami Dolphins in an NFL playoff game. Oakland wins, 27-0
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