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Jan 4, 1945Jay Dee Maness is born in Loma Linda, California. He becomes a session steel player and a member of The Desert Rose Band. Among his credits are hits by Buck Owens, Anne Murray and Glen CampbellMar 22, 1971Jay Dee Maness racks up the honor for Top Steel Guitar Player during the sixth annual Academy Of Country & Western Music awards, hosted by Dick Clark at the Hollywood PalladiumMar 13, 1972Jay Dee Maness defends his place as Top Steel Guitarist during the seventh annual Academy Of Country & Western Music awards, hosted by Dick Clark at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CaliforniaFeb 27, 1975Jay Dee Maness is named Top Steel Guitar for the third time in his career during the 10th annual Academy of Country Music awards, hosted by Roger Miller at Los Angeles' Aquarius TheaterFeb 19, 1976Jay Dee Maness wins Top Steel Guitar for the fourth time during the 11th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, hosted by Marty Robbins at the Hollywood PalladiumFeb 17, 1977Jay Dee Maness is named Top Steel Guitarist for the third straight time--and fifth time overall--during the 12th annual Academy of Country Music awards at Los Angeles' Shrine AuditoriumApr 30, 1981Jay Dee Maness and Buddy Emmons share Top Steel Guitarist honors during the 16th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, televised by NBC from Los Angeles' Shrine AuditoriumMay 9, 1983Jay Dee Maness wins the Top Steel Guitar honor during the 18th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, aired on NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in CaliforniaMay 14, 1984Jay Dee Maness repeats as Top Steel Guitar at the 19th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CaliforniaApr 6, 1987The Desert Rose Band's Jay Dee Maness reclaims the Top Steel Guitar crown at the 22nd annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
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