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    • Oct 12, 1980
    The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter ("Goodnight Irene"), Mickey Newbury ("Funny, Familiar, Forgotten Feelings"), Ben Peters ("Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'") and Ray Stevens ("Everything Is Beautiful")
    Oct 13, 1980
    George Jones wins two times during the 14th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. He earns Male Vocalist and Single of the Year for "He Stopped Loving Her Today," which also wins Song of the Year
    Oct 13, 1980
    Johnny Cash, concert promoter Connie B. Gay and The Sons Of The Pioneers join the Country Music Hall of Fame during the 14th annual Country Music Association awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville
    Oct 13, 1980
    On her 21st birthday, Marie Osmond moves into her own apartment for the first time
    Oct 13, 1980
    Elektra releases Eddie Rabbitt's "I Love A Rainy Night"
    Oct 14, 1980
    Barbi Benton receives a $1-milllion home in Aspen, Colorado, from husband George Gradow for their first anniversary
    Oct 14, 1980
    The soundtrack to Paul Simon's movie "One Trick Pony" is certified gold by the RIAA. It inspires the name of the future country band Trick Pony
    Oct 15, 1980
    New American Library publishes "Kenny Rogers: Gambler, Dreamer, Lover," written by Martha Hume
    Oct 15, 1980
    Bobby Lester, who sang lead on The Moonglows' 1955 R&B hit "Sincerely," dies of cancer in Louisville, Kentucky. The song is remade for the country charts in 1988 by The Forester Sisters
    Oct 15, 1980
    Willie Nelson receives a gold album from the Recording Industry Association of America for the "Honeysuckle Rose" soundtrack
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