May 20, 1981

MCA releases the Tom Petty album "Hard Promises." It introduces "Thing About You," a song destined to become a country hit for Southern Pacific four years later

May 30, 1981

The Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira" reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart

Jun 5, 1981

MCA releases Conway Twitty's album "Mr. T."

Jun 7, 1981

Barbara Mandrell records the album "Barbara Mandrell Live" at the Roy Acuff Theatre. The performance includes a new song, "Wish You Were Here," which will become a hit in the fall

Jun 8, 1981

The Mandrell Sisters accumulate five honors at the 15th annual Music City News awards, including Favorite TV Show

Jun 15, 1981

MCA releases Don Williams' "Miracles"

Jun 16, 1981

The Oak Ridge Boys earn a gold single from the RIAA for "Elvira"

Jun 16, 1981

George Strait records "If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" in an afternoon session at Nashville's Music City Music Hall

Jun 26, 1981

MCA releases Don Williams' album "Especially For You"

Jun 26, 1981

MCA releases Merle Haggard's "Rainbow Stew/Live At Anaheim Stadium"