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May 2, 1948
Larry Gatlin is born in Seminole, Texas. Joined by brothers Rudy and Steve in the Gatlin Brothers Band, he writes numerous 1970s and '80s hits marked by strong hooks and loads of harmony. They include "All The Gold In California," "Broken Lady" and "Night Time Magic"
May 2, 1998
Alison Krauss + Union Station begin their summer tour in Columbia, South Carolina. The date marks the first time that Jerry Douglas plays Dobro with the group
May 2, 2021
Judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry enter to the sound of Rascal Flatts' "Life Is A Highway" as ABC's "American Idol" adopts a Disney theme for the night. Perry dresses as the "Peter Pan" character Tinker Bell
May 2, 1988
Clint Black signs with RCA Records. The relationship leads to more than 10 years of hits, including "A Better Man," "Put Yourself In My Shoes," "Something That We Do" and "Nothin' But The Taillights"
May 2, 1996
Jason Petty stars as Hank Williams when the theatrical biography "Lost Highway" debuts at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Music in the performance includes "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Moanin' The Blues" and "Lovesick Blues"