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    • Oct 15, 1946
    Richard Carpenter, of The Carpenters, is born in New Haven, Connecticut. He joins sister Karen in the top pop duo of the 1970s, enjoying one country hit, "Sweet, Sweet Smile," in 1978. Lynn Anderson remakes their "Top Of The World"
    Mar 2, 1950
    Karen Carpenter is born in New Haven, Connecticut. Though primarily a pop act, The Carpenters earn a country hit, 1978's "Sweet, Sweet Smile," written by Juice Newton. Alabama remakes their single "Touch Me When We're Dancing" as a country hit
    Jun 24, 1966
    A trio featuring Karen and Richard Carpenter wins a battle of the bands at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Carpenters go on to net a country hit with "Sweet, Sweet Smile"
    Apr 22, 1969
    A&M Records signs the brother-and-sister act The Carpenters to a recording contract. During their tenure with the label, the pop duo earns one country hit, with the Juice Newton-penned "Sweet, Sweet Smile"
    Jul 20, 1970
    Future country hitmakers The Carpenters appear on ABC's "The Dating Game"
    Nov 8, 1970
    Hank Williams Jr. sings "All For The Love Of Sunshine" on the prime-time CBS offering "The Ed Sullivan Show." Among the other guests: The Carpenters and The Four Tops, who offer "It's All In The Game"
    Feb 13, 1971
    Bobbie Gentry sings "Ode To Billie Joe" during the NBC prime-time telecast of "The Andy Williams Show." Other guests include Jonathan Winters, Ozzie & Harriet Nelson and The Carpenters
    Mar 16, 1971
    The Carpenters are named Best New Artist during the 13th annual Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium. They also take Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus, for "(They Long To Be) Close To You"
    Mar 24, 1971
    Charley Pride sings "I'd Rather Love You" as a guest on ABC-TV's "The Johnny Cash Show," which also features Bob Luman, Maybelle Carter, Red Lane and The Carpenters. Cash, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers bid adieu with "May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You"
    Aug 17, 1971
    Trumpeter Al Hirt performs the Willie Nelson song "Night Life" on the NBC series "Make Your Own Kind Of Music." Hosted by The Carpenters, the show also features cast regular Mark Lindsay and guests Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
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