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Mar 19, 1953
Tex Ritter performs the theme to "High Noon" on the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The song, "Do Not Forsake Me," becomes the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song
Apr 7, 1970
John Wayne wins the only Oscar of his career for the movie "True Grit." The picture was the first to feature Glen Campbell in an acting role
Apr 14, 1980
"It Goes Like It Goes," performed by Jennifer Warnes in the movie "Norma Rae," wins the Oscar award for Best Original Song. Warnes has already earned country hits with 1977's "Right Time Of The Night" and 1979's "I Know A Heartache When I See One"
Apr 11, 1983
Jennifer Warnes sings "Up Where We Belong" with Joe Cocker on the Oscar Awards, where the title wins Best Original Song. Warnes has recorded two country hits: "Right Time Of The Night" and "I Know A Heartache When I See One"
Apr 9, 1984
Robert Duvall wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as country singer Mac Sledge in the movie "Tender Mercies" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The picture introduced Lane Brody through the single "Over You"
Apr 11, 1988
The Bill Medley duet "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" becomes the third song sung by Jennifer Warnes to win the Best Original Song Oscar. Warnes has recorded two country hits: "Right Time Of The Night" and "I Know A Heartache When I See One"
Mar 30, 1992
Dwight Yoakam escorts actress Sharon Stone to the Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles
Mar 25, 2001
Lyle Lovett's ex-wife, Julia Roberts, wins the Oscar for best female for her role in "Erin Brockovich" at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Ashley Judd also appears on the show, in which "Gladiator" is named the best picture for the year 2000
Feb 27, 2005
The Ray Charles biopic "Ray" brings Jamie Foxx the Best Actor award and picks up the Best Sound Mixing honor during the Oscars at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre. "Million Dollar Baby" earns four awards, including Best Director for Clint Eastwood
Mar 5, 2006
Reese Witherspoon earns the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as June Carter in "Walk The Line" during the 78th Academy Awards at Los Angeles' Kodak Theatre. Dolly Parton performs "Travelin' Thru," and Keith Urban attends with Nicole Kidman
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