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    • Feb 23, 1983
    Producers David Levine and Lucy Simon win Best Recording for Children, for the album "In Harmony 2," during the 23rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Among its contributors: Carly Simon, Crystal Gayle, Janis Ian, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Billy Joel
    Mar 8, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa single "We Are The World," with country artists Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings joining Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, among others
    Mar 29, 1985
    Columbia releases the USA For Africa album "We Are The World," featuring Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kenny Rogers with a host of pop and rock stars, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Bruce Springsteen
    Apr 1, 1985
    USA For Africa's album "We Are The World" is certified gold by the RIAA, while the single hits gold, platinum and quadruple-platinum. Artists on the project include Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Billy Joel--46 in all
    Apr 5, 1985
    More than 5,000 radio stations simultaneously play "We Are The World." The record features 46 mostly pop artists, although the country contingent includes Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
    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
    Jul 20, 1985
    Crystal Gayle and Lou Rawls co-host the syndicated music show "Solid Gold," featuring guests Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins and The Beach Boys
    Sep 28, 1985
    Ronnie Milsap performs "Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Night)" on the syndicated pop TV show "Solid Gold." Elsewhere in the program are Kenny Loggins, Air Supply, Whitney Houston and a-ha
    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
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