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Apr 24, 1977
Elvis Presley's performance of "Unchained Melody" is recorded at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It becomes a posthumous hit and nets a Grammy nomination
Jun 19, 1977
Marty Robbins suffers a flat tire and runs out of gas, finishing 13th in the CAM 2 Motor Oil 400, held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan
Mar 5, 1978
Kenny Rogers & Dottie West host "The World's Largest Indoor Country Music Show" at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, with The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Acuff and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers. It becomes an NBC-TV special with Rogers and West teaming on their current hit, "Every Time Two Fools Collide"
Jun 17, 1979
Marty Robbins finishes 35th in the Gabriel 400 stock car race, driving a 1978 Dodge Magnum at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan
Aug 19, 1979
Marty Robbins finishes 37th driving a 1978 Dodge Magnum in the Champion Spark Plug 400 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan
Jul 14, 1980
Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker sing the national anthem at the Republican National Convention in Detroit, later admitting they were on cocaine. Also on the schedule: Pat Boone, Donny & Marie Osmond, Richard Petty, Vicki Lawrence and Susan Anton
Oct 18, 1980
Josh Gracin is born in Westland, Michigan. An enlisted Marine, he comes to prominence on "American Idol," launching his career in 2004 with the hits "I Want To Live," "Nothin' To Lose" and "Stay With Me (Brass Bed)"
Dec 9, 1980
Dean Sheremet is born in Dearborn, Michigan. Married to country singer LeAnn Rimes from 2002-2010, he co-writes her hit "Nothin' Better To Do"
Dec 4, 1981
"Shame On The Moon" singer Bob Seger is in the seats when Prince performs at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit
Dec 16, 1982
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Frankie Ballard is born in Battle Creek, Michigan. His gruff vocal tone finds its way into three hits recorded on the same day in 2012, "Helluva Life," "Sunshine & Whiskey" and "Young & Crazy"
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