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    • Jan 16, 1935
    Jessie West is born in Herrin, Illinois. One of her two sons, David Lee Murphy, becomes a country star in the 1990s
    Jan 7, 1959
    David Lee Murphy is born in Herrin, Illinois. He earns hits during the 1990s, including "Dust On The Bottle" and "Party Crowd," and nabs a 2018 hit with Kenny Chesney on "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." He also pens several hits for other acts, including "Big Green Tractor," "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" and "Living In Fast Forward"
    Dec 17, 1982
    Dr. Jack Murphy dies of a heart attack in Illinois. As a result, he never sees his son, David Lee Murphy, sign a recording deal in the 1990s and become a country star
    Jan 18, 1994
    MCA releases the soundtrack to "8 Seconds," featuring John Anderson, Pam Tillis, Billy Dean, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, McBride & The Ride, Karla Bonoff, David Lee Murphy, Mark Chesnutt, Patty Smyth and Bill Conti
    Jan 22, 1994
    The movie portrayal of rodeo pro Lane Frost, "8 Seconds," premieres at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, with Luke Perry starring. The MCA soundtrack features Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Mark Chesnutt, Brooks & Dunn and David Lee Murphy, among others
    Feb 25, 1994
    The movie "8 Seconds" debuts, with Luke Perry playing rodeo hero Lane Frost. Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Karla Bonoff and McBride & The Ride appear on-screen. An MCA soundtrack features Reba McEntire and David Lee Murphy, among others
    Mar 21, 1994
    The "8 Seconds" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. Contributing artists include John Anderson, Pam Tillis, Billy Dean, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, McBride & The Ride, Karla Bonoff, David Lee Murphy, Mark Chesnutt, Patty Smyth and Bill Conti
    May 24, 1994
    MCA releases David Lee Murphy's debut album, "Out With A Bang"
    Feb 21, 1995
    MCA releases David Lee Murphy's "Party Crowd"
    Aug 1, 1995
    MCA releases David Lee Murphy's "Dust On The Bottle"
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