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    • Apr 16, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" earns platinum and double-platinum awards from the RIAA. Among the album's many contributors: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes, Waylon Jennings and Paul Simon
    Jun 24, 1985
    The USA For Africa album "We Are The World" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. Contributing artists include Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kim Carnes and Bruce Springsteen
    Feb 25, 1986
    USA For Africa's "We Are The World" wins four times during the 28th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Producer Quincy Jones collects Record of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Music Video, Short Form. Composers Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie take Song of the Year
    Oct 18, 1986
    "Shameless" songwriter Billy Joel performs the national anthem at Shea Stadium in New York, where the Boston Red Sox edge the Mets, 1-0
    Jan 22, 1989
    "Shameless" songwriter Billy Joel sings the national anthem at Super Bowl XXIII, nine months before Joel releases his version of the future Garth Brooks hit. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16, at Miami's Joe Robbie Stadium. Halftime is a 3-D telecast of "Elvis Presto" singing "Burning Love"
    Oct 13, 1989
    Columbia releases Billy Joel's pop album "Storm Front." It includes his original version of "Shameless," which becomes a country hit in 1991 for Garth Brooks
    Nov 16, 1991
    Garth Brooks' interpretation of the Billy Joel song "Shameless" rises to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    May 27, 1992
    "Shameless" author Billy Joel becomes a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City. The induction ceremony also recognizes Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
    Jun 24, 1992
    Billy Joel receives his high school diploma at Hicksville High School on Long Island, just months after Garth Brooks scored a country hit with his song "Shameless." Joel had lacked gym and English credits when he originally attended
    Aug 11, 1992
    Epic releases the soundtrack to "Honeymoon In Vegas," featuring Elvis Presley remakes by Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Van Shelton, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vince Gill, Bono and John Mellencamp, among others
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