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Jul 7, 1967

Buck Owens performs for the first time at Los Angeles' prestigious Hollywood Bowl. The lineup also features Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Bonnie Owens, Ferlin Husky, Tex Ritter, Red Simpson, The Geezinslaws and Wynn Stewart

Mar 4, 1968

Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens walk away with Top Duo of the Year in the third annual Academy of Country & Western Music awards at Los Angeles' Century Plaza Hotel

Jul 8, 1969

"From Nashville With Music" debuts in Atlanta. The movie stars Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Buddy Alan, Charley Pride, Marty Robbins, Carl Smith, Cousin Jody, Wynn Stewart and Susan Raye

Aug 3, 1969

Merle Haggard makes his second appearance on CBS-TV's "Hee Haw" with wife and duet partner Bonnie Owens

Aug 24, 1969

Merle Haggard performs "Hungry Eyes" on CBS' weekly broadcast of "Hee Haw," hosted by fellow Bakersfield figure Buck Owens and Roy Clark. Bonnie Owens also has a guest slot

Dec 2, 1970

Merle Haggard sings "Sidewalks Of Chicago" on "The Johnny Cash Show," which also features Bonnie Owens, Homer & Jethro and Anne Murray, who does "Snowbird." Haggard, Cash, Owens, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers join voices on "Sing Me Back Home"

Apr 5, 1972

Dolly Parton, Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell are installed in the Walkway of Stars at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Also added are Gene Autry, Charley Pride, The Statler Brothers, Bonnie Owens and songwriter Glenn Sutton

Nov 12, 1976

Bonnie Owens files for divorce from Merle Haggard in Bakersfield

Oct 7, 1978

Merle Haggard marries Leona Williams at a ranch in Nevada. Among the bridesmaids is his ex-wife, Bonnie Owens. Rose Maddox and brother Fred Maddox perform

Oct 20, 1979

Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius sing "Lying In Love With You" on "Hee Haw." Buck Owens delivers "Act Naturally," backed by Bonnie Owens, with additional performances from Roy Clark & Buck Trent, Lulu Roman and The Hagers, who cover "Just When I Needed You Most"

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