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Jun 13, 1981TV's "Solid Gold" welcomes The Oak Ridge Boys, who perform "Elvira." The episode also features Bill Withers, Bill Medley and Kim CarnesSep 19, 1981Mickey Gilley performs "You Don't Know Me" on TV's "Solid Gold." Guests on the syndicated show also include Kim Carnes and The Oak Ridge BoysFeb 24, 1982"Bette Davis Eyes" is a double-winner during the 24th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, earning Record of the Year for Kim Carnes and producer Val Garay, and Song of the Year for songwriters Jackie DeShannon and Donna WeissMay 5, 1984Capitol releases Kenny Rogers' album "Duets." It features pairings with Dottie West, Kim Carnes and Sheena EastonJan 28, 1985Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers join 44 other acts to cut "We Are The World" under the name USA For Africa at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles. Contributors include Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Waylon Jennings, who walks out before the song is completedMar 8, 1985Columbia 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 othersMar 29, 1985Columbia 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 SpringsteenApr 1, 1985USA 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 allApr 5, 1985More 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 NelsonApr 16, 1985The 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
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