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    • Sep 26, 1941
    David Frizzell is born in El Dorado, Arkansas. The younger brother of Lefty Frizzell, he adds a traditional country element to the genre in the early-1980s on his solo novelty hit "I'm Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home" and on duets with Shelly West, beginning with "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma"
    Apr 21, 1959
    David Frizzell holds his first recording session, for Columbia Records
    Nov 17, 1980
    Warner/Viva releases the "Any Which Way You Can" soundtrack, featuring David Frizzell & Shelly West, Glen Campbell, Gene Watson, Ray Charles & Clint Eastwood, Fats Domino, Johnny Duncan, Jim Stafford and Cliff Crofford
    Dec 12, 1980
    "Any Which Way You Can" premieres. The sequel to the Clint Eastwood movie "Every Which Way But Loose," it features Glen Campbell singing the theme song, and introduces David Frizzell & Shelly West, with "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma"
    Dec 18, 1980
    Warner/Viva releases David Frizzell & Shelly West's debut single, "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma"
    Apr 11, 1981
    David Frizzell & Shelly West's "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    May 4, 1981
    Warner/Viva releases David Frizzell & Shelly West's debut album as a duo, "Carryin' On The Family Names"
    Oct 12, 1981
    David Frizzell & Shelly West win Vocal Duo of the Year during the 15th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
    Dec 9, 1981
    "A Country Christmas" airs on CBS-TV. Shot in Lake Tahoe, the one-hour special features Minnie Pearl, Dottie West, John Schneider, Charley Pride, Jerry Reed, Roy Clark and David Frizzell & Shelly West
    Dec 12, 1981
    David Frizzell & Shelly West perform "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" and "A Texas State Of Mind" on the week's edition of "Hee Haw." Musical guest The Shoppe covers "Alabama Jubilee," and co-host Buck Owens sings "Let The World Keep On A Turnin'" with Buddy Alan
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