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    • Dec 8, 1976
    Asylum releases The Eagles' album "Hotel California," transforming the band from country-rockers to a harder rock act. The album's first single, "New Kid In Town," will be remade by Trisha Yearwood for "Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles"
    Dec 13, 1976
    The Eagles' "Hotel California," destined to become a Top 5 country album, is certified gold by the RIAA
    Dec 15, 1976
    The Eagles' "Hotel California," destined to hit the Top 5 on the Billboard country albums chart, is certified platinum by the RIAA
    Jan 31, 1977
    Loretta Lynn wins twice at the American Music Awards, and Johnny Cash becomes the first country artist to receive the Award of Merit. Also winning: Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John and The Eagles
    Mar 21, 1977
    The Eagles receive a gold single from the RIAA for "New Kid In Town"
    May 12, 1977
    The Eagles earn a gold single from the RIAA for "Hotel California"
    Jul 7, 1977
    The Eagles' Don Henley buys a pair of Red Wing work boots. Even after he drops paint on them, he wears the boots in concert for the next 30 years
    Feb 23, 1978
    The Eagles win twice during the 20th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. They share Record of the Year with producer Bill Szymczyk, for "Hotel California"; and earn Best Arrangement for Voices, for "New Kid In Town"
    Mar 1, 1978
    The Eagles begin work on "The Long Run." Conway Twitty will remake the album's "Heartache Tonight" as a country hit. Lorrie Morgan covers "The Sad Cafe" and Vince Gill does "I Can't Tell You Why" for "Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles"
    Apr 17, 1978
    MCA releases the soundtrack to "FM," featuring Linda Ronstadt's version of "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me." Also featured are Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, The Eagles and Queen
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