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    • Jun 27, 1978
    "Ring Of Fire" songwriter Merle Kilgore marries Judy Carlene Moseley Williams
    Jun 13, 1980
    The movie "Roadie" opens, with cameos by Roy Orbison, Asleep At The Wheel, Merle Kilgore, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Hank Williams Jr. The soundtrack includes Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away" and Blondie's version of "Ring Of Fire"
    Mar 7, 1983
    "Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story" airs on NBC-TV with Richard Thomas in the lead role. A still-unknown Naomi Judd has a small part, as does Bocephus' manager, Merle Kilgore
    Mar 8, 1986
    Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Jr. and his manager, Merle Kilgore, all appear on "Hee Haw"
    Mar 21, 1987
    Hank Williams Jr. straps on the guitar for "Hee Haw," joined on the show by Marty Stuart, Merle Kilgore and k.d. lang
    Apr 28, 1995
    "Ring Of Fire" songwriter Merle Kilgore is grand marshal of the parade for the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee
    Sep 19, 1998
    Eddie Rabbitt, Kent Robbins ("Straight Tequila Night") and Merle Kilgore ("Ring Of Fire") are inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville
    May 4, 2002
    "The Louisiana Hayride" is reprised with a four-hour show at Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium. Among the night's acts: The Cox Family, The Derailers, Jeannie C. Riley, Tillman Franks, Merle Kilgore, Doug Kershaw and Kenny Wayne Shepherd
    Mar 25, 2003
    "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie" is premiered at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre, the same day the soundtrack is released. Among those attending: Chris Cagle, Michael Peterson, Jett Williams, Chalee Tennison and songwriter Merle Kilgore
    Sep 15, 2003
    Johnny Cash's funeral is held in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Among those attending: "Dr. Quinn" star Jane Seymour, "Ring Of Fire" songwriter Merle Kilgore, drummer W.S. Holland, Norman Blake, Dean Miller, Barbara Mandrell and The Whites
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