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    • Feb 9, 1972
    Johnny Lee holds his first Nashville recording session at the Soundshop. The lineup of musicians includes producer Buddy Killen and several Elvis Presley associates: Gene Chrisman, Bobby Wood, Johnny Christopher and Tommy Cogbill
    Jun 17, 1974
    Pop star Donovan holds the first of a dozen recording sessions in Nashville. The band includes bass player Norbert Putnam, keyboard player Shane Keister, drummer Kenny Buttrey and "Always On My Mind" songwriter Johnny Christopher
    Oct 20, 1978
    Charlie Dore records the pop hit "Pilot Of The Airwaves" in Nashville, using local musicians David Briggs, Audie Ashworth, Reggie Young, Ronny Light, Bobby Wood, Johnny Christopher, Larrie Londin and Joe Osborn
    Oct 11, 1982
    "Always On My Mind" plays big during the 16th CMA awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, winning Single of the Year for Willie Nelson and Song of the Year for songwriters Mark James, Wayne Carson and Johnny Christopher
    Feb 23, 1983
    "Always On My Mind" wins three times during the 25th annual Grammy awards in Los Angeles. Songwriters Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mark James receive Song of the Year and Best Country Song; and Willie Nelson collects Best Country Vocal Performance, Male
    Oct 10, 1983
    "Always On My Mind" earns Song of the Year honors for songwriters Mark James, Johnny Christopher and Wayne Carson for a second straight year during the 17th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
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