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May 20, 1938
Filming begins for the Gene Autry movie "Gold Mine In The Sky" with Smiley Burnette and Pee Wee King & His Golden Cowboys
May 25, 1938
Victor releases Jimmie Rodgers' "Take Me Back Again" backed by "Dreaming With Tears In My Eyes"
May 25, 1938
Elvis Presley's father, Vernon, is sentenced to three years for forging a check the previous November. The next day, the victim, Orville Bean, kicks three-year-old Elvis and his mother out of their home
May 29, 1938
Bobby McBay is born. He plays both bass and drums during his career, which includes a stint with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys from 1964-1965
May 30, 1938
The Coon Creek Girls record "Sowing On The Mountain" and "Pretty Polly" in Chicago
May 31, 1938
Folk singer Peter Yarrow is born in New York City. He becomes one-third of the 1960s trio Peter, Paul & Mary. He also writes and produces Mary MacGregor's 1976 pop and country hit, "Torn Between Two Lovers"
May 31, 1938
Donald Lytle is born in Greenfield, Ohio. As Johnny Paycheck, he becomes one of country's most colorful stars as his legal run-ins coincide with his membership in the "outlaw" movement. He's best known for 1977's "Take This Job And Shove It"
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