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Mar 17, 1978 Bass player Geoff Sprung is born. As a member of Old Dominion, he co-writes "Break Up With Him" and "Make It Sweet," and plays on the hits "Snapback," "Hotel Key" and "Song For Another Time"

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Mar 17, 1996 Songwriter Terry Stafford dies in Amarillo, Texas. His credits include Buck Owens' "Big In Vegas" and George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning"

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Mar 17, 1956 Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart

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Mar 17, 2001 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning marries Ashley Thompson. Kenny Chesney sings "Me And You" during the ceremony

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Mar 17, 2021 Brad Paisley sings "Welcome To The Future" and LeAnn Rimes performs "The Pill" as CBS presents "A Grammy Salute To The Sounds Of Change." Also appearing are Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty and Patti LaBelle

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