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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
Jun 21, 1948
Columbia Records begins production of 33-1/3 rpm records
Dec 14, 1948
The American Federation of Musicians ends a strike against the nation's record companies, nearly a year after it was enacted
Jan 21, 1949
At his first Capitol recording session, held the same day he signs a contract with the firm, Tennessee Ernie Ford records his first hit, "Tennessee Border," at the label's studios on Melrose in Hollywood
Oct 22, 1949
The Associated Press reports Gene Autry is selling his 50% interest in Santa Monica radio station KOWL
Feb 1, 1950
RCA unveils the first 45 rpm record player
May 5, 1950
Carl Smith signs a recording deal with Columbia Records, where he remains for the next 24 years. The contract calls for a 3% royalty rate
Oct 10, 1950
Elektra Records is formed by Jac Holzman as a jazz/folk label. After establishing a country division in the 1970s, the company represents such acts as Eddie Rabbitt, Eddy Raven, Crystal Gayle and Hank Williams Jr.
May 25, 1951
Marty Robbins signs a recording contract with Columbia Records in Phoenix. He remains with the company for most of the next 31 years, racking up such classics as "El Paso," "Devil Woman" and "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife"
Mar 27, 1952
Sam Phillips' Sun Records releases its first record, "Blues In My Condition" and "Sellin' My Stuff" by Jackie Boy and Little Walter. Three years later, the label will spawn such acts as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis
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