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Aug 15, 1995
The Country Music Association announces Alison Krauss is up for five trophies at its 29th annual awards show, but changes the number to four later in the day, saying "Now That I've Found You: A Collection" is ineligible for Album of the Year
Aug 15, 1995
Tammy Wynette is hospitalized at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, four days after losing her voice during a rehearsal with George Jones. Doctors discover polyps on her vocal cords and order her not to talk or sing for two weeks
Aug 15, 1995
Roy Clark performs "Yesterday, When I Was Young" during the funeral for Mickey Mantle at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas
Aug 15, 1995
Eight days after air personality "Hoss" Burns publicly admitted he has AIDS, Nashville radio station WSIX-FM conducts a 12-hour on-air tribute. Among the country stars who take part in the broadcast are Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Marty Stuart, Kathy Mattea and Steve Wariner
Aug 15, 1995
RCA releases the self-titled debut album by Garth Brooks alum Ty England. The state of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City both proclaim Ty England Day
Aug 15, 1995
Alan Jackson tops the list with six nominations for Country Music Association awards. Jackson competes for Entertainer of the Year against Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill and Reba McEntire
Aug 15, 1995
RCA releases Alabama's album "In Pictures"
Aug 16, 1995
Columbia releases Dolly Parton's album "Something Special"
Aug 16, 1995
Vern Gosdin has surgery in Nashville for a blocked artery in his neck. The ailment contributed to a mild stroke five months earlier
Aug 17, 1995
"Keith Whitley: A Tribute Album" is certified gold by the RIAA. Its cast includes Diamond Rio, Alison Krauss + Union Station, Kenny Chesney, Daron Norwood, Alan Jackson, Tracy Lawrence, Lorrie Morgan, Ricky Skaggs, Shenandoah, Mark Chesnutt and Joe Diffie
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