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    • May 8, 1886
    Coca-Cola introduces a new soft drink. Coke will get referenced in several future country hits, including Luke Bryan's "Good Directions," The Band Perry's "Hip To My Heart," Barbara Mandrell's "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" and Mel Tillis' "Coca Cola Cowboy"
    Aug 8, 1938
    Gene Autry visits the Kenton Hardware Company in Ohio, where key parts are made for the fast-selling Gene Autry repeating cap pistol. The singer and his horse, Champion, perform five shows at the Kenton Theatre
    Nov 19, 1947
    Gene Autry buys Phoenix radio station KOOL for nearly $250,000
    Apr 8, 1948
    The FCC approves Gene Autry's purchase of Phoenix radio station KOOL for $250,000 on the condition that he divest himself of KPHO
    Apr 10, 1948
    Eddy Arnold receives a key to the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he's opened a record shop
    Apr 26, 1948
    Roy Acuff buys Tennessee's Dunbar Cave from Clarksville mayor William Kleeman
    Oct 22, 1949
    The Associated Press reports Gene Autry is selling his 50% interest in Santa Monica radio station KOWL
    Nov 23, 1949
    Sandra Stevens is born in Leeds, England. As a member of The Brotherhood Of Man, she sings on the 1976 pop single "Save Your Kisses For Me." It's covered as a country hit the same year by Margo Smith
    Jun 16, 1951
    Hank and Audrey Williams hold grand opening for a new clothing store, Hank & Audrey's Corral, at 724 Commerce Street in downtown Nashville. Lefty Frizzell is on hand for the activities
    Nov 20, 1952
    Gene Autry buys Los Angeles radio station KMPC for a reported $800,000



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