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    • Feb 15, 1995
    The Tractors play their first full concert, opening for Brooks & Dunn in Tucson. The bill also includes David Ball
    Jun 3, 1995
    Trisha Yearwood and Radney Foster provide momentary background vocals for Lee Roy Parnell during a show at Nashville's Starwood Amphitheatre. Brooks & Dunn headlines, while The Tractors open
    Oct 4, 1995
    The Tractors and director Michael Salomon share Music Video of the Year honors, for "Baby Likes To Rock It," during the 29th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
    Nov 22, 1995
    The album "The Tractors" receives a double-platinum award from the RIAA
    Sep 19, 1997
    The Tractors perform at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa as the city celebrates its 100th birthday. The venue once hosted live broadcasts by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
    Jul 14, 1998
    Arista releases "Ultimate Country Party," featuring George Strait, Shania Twain, Tracy Byrd, Alan Jackson, The Tractors, Lee Roy Parnell, BR5-49, Ricochet, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, Mark Chesnutt, Brooks & Dunn, Lorrie Morgan, Lonestar and others
    Apr 11, 2000
    The album "Ultimate Country Party" is certified gold by the RIAA behind George Strait, Mark Chesnutt, Trace Adkins, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, The Tractors, Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Ricochet, BR5-49, Diamond Rio, Tracy Byrd, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Lonestar and others
    Jan 3, 2019
    Steve Ripley dies of cancer at his home in Pawnee, Oklahoma. A former studio owner, he was the lead singer for The Tractors, who earned a 1994 country hit with the hybrid sound of "Baby Likes To Rock It"
    Jul 16, 2020
    Drummer Jamie Oldaker dies at his home in Tulsa. He was a former member of The Tractors, who earned a 1994 hit with "Baby Likes To Rock It." Oldaker also played with Peter Frampton, Ronnie Dunn, Leon Russll and Eric Clapton, participating in Clapton's lone country hit, "Lay Down Sally"
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