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    • Feb 22, 1920
    Del Wood is born in Nashville, Tennessee. The pianist's ragtime remake of "Down Yonder" leads to a 1953 induction into the Grand Ole Opry, where she remains until her death in 1989
    Feb 23, 1952
    Del Wood makes her Grand Ole Opry debut
    Nov 13, 1953
    Del Wood joins the Grand Ole Opry
    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
    Nov 11, 1970
    Faron Young, Del Reeves, Del Wood, Bill Carlisle, Minnie Pearl and Cousin Jody deliver a Veterans Day show at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville
    Oct 22, 1983
    Reba McEntire makes a return appearance on "Hee Haw," where the guest list also features Tom Wopat and piano player Del Wood, who performs "Down Yonder"
    Sep 9, 1989
    Del Wood plays "Down Yonder" in what proves to be her final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
    Sep 22, 1989
    Grand Ole Opry piano player Del Wood suffers a stroke. She dies 11 days later
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