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    • Nov 17, 1936
    Record executive Bruce Hinton is born in Tell City, Indiana. Hinton becomes the head of MCA Records beginning in 1989, overseeing the careers of George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, The Mavericks and others
    Aug 30, 1982
    Bruce and Gail Hinton have a son, Blake Hinton. Dad goes on to become the chairman of MCA Records' Nashville division
    Jan 17, 1995
    LeAnn Rimes showcases at Dallas' Park Cities Playhouse for record executives Mark Wright and Bruce Hinton, plus manager Narvel Blackstock. The performance nets the 12-year-old a contract offer from Decca, but she ends up signing with Curb Records
    Aug 7, 2002
    MCA Nashville chief Bruce Hinton announces his retirement in a staff meeting, after 19 years of leadership. Luke Lewis, the head of Universal sisters Mercury and Lost Highway, takes over at MCA as well
    Sep 5, 2002
    The Country Music Hall of Fame hosts a retirement party for MCA executive Bruce Hinton. Among the artists on hand for the event: Vince Gill, Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack, George Strait and Trisha Yearwood
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