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    • Jul 2, 1963
    Johnny Wright And The Tennessee Mountain Boys record the original version of "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart," a 1990 hit for Highway 101
    Feb 24, 1964
    Decca releases Johnny Wright And The Tennessee Mountain Boys' "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart." The song finally becomes a hit in 1990 after being remade by Highway 101
    Dec 5, 1964
    The Grand Ole Opry dismisses 11 members for inadequate attendance: George Morgan, Billy Grammer, Johnny Wright, Ferlin Husky, Justin Tubb, Don Gibson, Faron Young, Stonewall Jackson, Kitty Wells, The Jordanaires and Ray Price
    Jun 21, 1965
    Johnnie Wright records the Tom T. Hall song "Hello Vietnam"
    Jul 19, 1965
    Decca releases Johnny Wright's "Hello Vietnam"
    Oct 23, 1965
    Johnny Wright's "Hello Vietnam" begins a three-week occupation of the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart
    Sep 28, 1966
    "Road To Nashville" opens, starring Johnny Cash, Lefty Frizzell, Ralph Emery, The Osbornes, Bill Phillips, Margie Singleton, Kitty Wells, Johnny Wright, Norma Jean, Bobby Sykes, Don Winters and multiple Carters: Maybelle, June, Helen and Anita
    Dec 29, 1966
    "Second Fiddle To A Steel Guitar" debuts in movie theaters with Minnie Pearl, Sonny James, Lefty Frizzell, Kitty Wells, Johnny Wright, Connie Smith, Billy Walker, Curly Fox, Dottie West, Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens
    Jun 3, 1967
    Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright are musical guests on the syndicated TV series "The Porter Wagoner Show"
    Nov 21, 1968
    Jan Howard performs on Bill Anderson's show in St. Louis, Missouri, her first concert date since she lost her oldest son in Vietnam. Also on the bill: Kitty Wells, Johnny Wright and Carl Smith
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