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    • Apr 27, 1932
    Maxine Brown, of The Browns, is born in Campti, Louisiana. Along with sister Bonnie and brother Jim Ed, she becomes part of a smooth-singing harmony trio, netting major recordings with "The Three Bells" and "Scarlet Ribbons." The Browns join the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015
    Apr 1, 1934
    Jim Ed Brown is born in Sparkman, Arkansas. After coming to prominence with his two sisters in The Browns, he launches a solo career that nets a classic in 1967 with "Pop A Top," then strings together seven Top 10 duets with Helen Cornelius. The Browns join the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015
    Jul 31, 1937
    Bonnie Brown is born in Sparkman, Arkansas. She joins older siblings Maxine and Jim Ed in forming The Browns, whose million-selling crossover hit "The Three Bells" precedes their 1963 induction into the Grand Ole Opry and their 2015 entry in the Country Music Hall of Fame
    Mar 15, 1954
    Jim Ed and Maxine Brown record "Looking Back To See" in Shreveport. It becomes the first hit for The Browns
    Feb 21, 1956
    The Browns record "I Take The Chance"
    Mar 26, 1957
    With a tour of U.S. military bases in Germany set to begin April 1, Jim Reeves, The Browns, Hank Locklin, Del Wood and Janis Martin appear on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show" in a special installment from Nashville
    Apr 1, 1957
    A group of RCA recording artists departs for a tour of U.S. military bases in Germany. Making the trip: Jim Reeves, The Browns, Hank Locklin, Janis Martin and Del Wood
    May 2, 1957
    A European tour headlined by Jim Reeves comes to a close. Also in the entourage: Hank Locklin, Del Wood, Janis Martin and The Browns
    Jun 1, 1959
    The Browns record "The Three Bells" at RCA Studio B in Nashville
    Jul 3, 1959
    RCA releases The Browns' "The Three Bells"
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