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Jan 7, 1959
David Lee Murphy is born in Herrin, Illinois. He earns hits during the 1990s, including "Dust On The Bottle" and "Party Crowd," and nabs a 2018 hit with Kenny Chesney on "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." He also pens several hits for other acts, including "Big Green Tractor," "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" and "Living In Fast Forward"
Jan 7, 1974
John Rich is born in Amarillo, Texas. After a stint with Lonestar, he re-emerges in 2004 as one-half of Big & Rich and as a solo artist. He also writes hits for other acts, including Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman," Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl" and Jason Aldean's "Hicktown"
Jan 7, 1961
Faron Young records "Hello Walls" at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio on Nashville's Music Row
Jan 7, 2001
Alan Jackson plays a bluegrass version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville as Tennessee takes on Baltimore in the NFL playoffs. Jackson's first NFL performance doesn't help the hometown Titans: The Ravens come out on top, 24-10
Jan 7, 2011
"Country Strong," starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, opens nationwide. Heard in the movie: Roger Miller's "Chug-A-Lug," Hank Williams' "Honky Tonk Blues," Don Gibson's "Sea Of Heartbreak" and Patsy Cline's "She's Got You"