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  • Aug 9, 1173
    The foundation is laid for the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. The world-renowned monument is cited in the lyrics of several country songs, including T.G. Sheppard's "Only One You" and LeAnn Rimes' "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense"
    Feb 2, 1653
    The city of New York is incorporated, under the name New Amsterdam. It becomes the site of the first country recording session in 1922 and a recording location for hits by Eddy Arnold, Elvis Presley, Marty Robbins, Hank Snow and The Everly Brothers
    Sep 4, 1781
    Los Angeles is founded by Spanish settlers. It becomes a music capital--the home base for numerous labels, and a recording site for Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell and Emmylou Harris, among others
    May 22, 1819
    The city of Memphis is founded along the Mississippi River in Tennessee. The town plays a role in the careers of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ashley McBryde, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash
    Apr 4, 1850
    The city of Los Angeles is incorporated. It becomes a major music center, a home to such acts as Gene Autry and Dwight Yoakam, and a recording site for the likes of Buck Owens, Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard and Bob Wills
    Oct 18, 1867
    The United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7 million. It becomes the subject of several future country hits, including Johnny Horton's "North To Alaska" and Lefty Frizzell's "Saginaw, Michigan"
    Mar 31, 1889
    "There's only one Eiffel Tower..." Paris observes the inauguration of the French landmark, destined to inspire lines in T.G. Sheppard's 1982 country hit "Only One You," Brad Paisley's 2012 single "Southern Comfort Zone" and Thomas Rhett's 2015 release "Die A Happy Man"
    Sep 4, 1890
    Belmont College opens in Nashville. The school develops a music business curriculum in the 1970s, providing an important building block for such acts as Trisha Yearwood, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Florida Georgia Line, among others
    May 5, 1891
    Carnegie Hall opens in New York, with Peter Tchaikovsky leading the New York Symphony Society. Over the years, Carnegie Hall hosts country performances by Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson, among others
    May 12, 1892
    The Ryman Auditorium opens for public services as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in downtown Nashville. It eventually hosts the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974




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