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    • Nov 11, 1977
    NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special" is hosted by Glen Campbell, who performs the Jimmy Webb-written "MacArthur Park." The evening's episode also includes a tribute to country/pop singer Anne Murray
    Oct 10, 1980
    Glen Campbell throws a $57,000 birthday party for Tanya Tucker at The Bistro in Beverly Hills. Guests include Jane Fonda, Barbi Benton, songwriter Jimmy Webb and game show host Wink Martindale
    Feb 12, 1983
    Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb team on "MacArthur Park" during TV's "The Glen Campbell Music Show"
    Feb 25, 1986
    Songwriter Jimmy Webb wins Best Country Song, for "Highwayman," during the 28th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles
    Oct 7, 1990
    The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Jimmy Webb ("Wichita Lineman," "Highwayman") and Ted Harris ("The Hand That Rocks The Cradle"), plus Sue Brewer, noted for her humanitarian efforts for Nashville songwriters
    Feb 18, 2001
    Songwriter Jimmy Webb pans rapper Eminem in the Los Angeles Times, saying his songs "ain't songs. Songs have a lyric accompanied by a melody: Eminem's work is more a chain of consciousness poetry"
    Mar 29, 2001
    Vince Gill sings "The Warmth Of The Sun" as TNT tapes an all-star tribute to Beach Boy Brian Wilson at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Also performing: Paul Simon, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, Jimmy Webb, David Crosby and The Go-Go's
    Nov 16, 2002
    Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Bryan White perform for the dedication of the new dome on the state capitol building in Oklahoma City. The event also includes an appearance by ace songwriter Jimmy Webb
    Jan 24, 2003
    The Fifth Dimension's "Up -- Up And Away," written by Jimmy Webb, is announced as an inductee in the Grammy Hall of Fame with other 1960s recordings by Petula Clark, Judy Collins, Henry Mancini and Peter, Paul & Mary
    Jun 12, 2003
    The Songwriters Hall of Fame presents the Johnny Mercer Award to "Wichita Lineman" composer Jimmy Webb during ceremonies at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel. Among new inductees are Little Richard and Queen
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