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Apr 24, 1982
Pop singer Kelly Clarkson is born in Fort Worth, Texas. The winner of the first season of "American Idol," she earns country hits by joining Reba McEntire on "Because Of You" and Jason Aldean on "Don't You Wanna Stay"
Apr 24, 1943
Richard Sterban, of The Oak Ridge Boys, is born in Camden, New Jersey. He provides the distinctive bass vocal presence on such hits as "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue" and "Love Song" after joining the group in 1972. The Oaks are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015
Apr 24, 1981
"Take This Job And Shove It," a movie based on the country hit, appears in theaters. Starring Robert Hays and Art Carney, it offers on-screen roles for Johnny Paycheck, David Allan Coe, Lacy J. Dalton and Charlie Rich
Apr 24, 1990
Singer/songwriter Carly Pearce is born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. Twice nominated for the Academy of Country Music's New Female Vocalist of the Year following her 2017 debut, she eventually wins multiple trophies for her 2019 Lee Brice duet, "I Hope You're Happy Now"
Apr 24, 1996
Brooks & Dunn win a pair of honors at the 31st annual Academy Of Country Music awards, shown by NBC from Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheatre. Co-hosting with Faith Hill, they claim Entertainer of the Year and Top Vocal Duet