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    • Jan 1, 1959
    Ray Price founds the Pamper Music publishing company with Hal Smith and Claude Caviness. It develops songwriters Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson and Harlan Howard, yielding such titles as "Make The World Go Away," "Crazy" and "I Fall To Pieces"
    Feb 15, 1959
    Norma Jean signs her first recording contract, with Columbia Records. The association lasts 18 months
    May 1, 1959
    Hawkshaw Hawkins signs a recording contract with Columbia Records. During the ensuing two-year association, Hawkins earns a hit for the label with "Soldier's Joy"
    Jun 6, 1959
    Johnny Horton renews his contract with Columbia Records. The two-year deal offers a royalty rate of 5%
    Jan 22, 1960
    On his 29th birthday, R&B singer Sam Cooke signs a recording contract with RCA, where he records "Bring It On Home To Me" and "Good Times"
    Feb 1, 1960
    Loretta Lynn signs her first recording contract with Zero Records. The document requires just three pages
    Mar 10, 1961
    Jeff Barry signs his first songwriting contract, with Trinity Music. He goes on to author such country hits as Jody Miller's "Be My Baby," The Bellamy Brothers' "Lie To You For Your Love" and Olivia Newton-John's "I Honestly Love You"
    Sep 3, 1961
    Loretta Lynn signs with Decca Records
    Sep 30, 1961
    Bob Dylan signs with Columbia Records. The folk singer/songwriter writes a number of songs which find success in country music, including "To Make You Feel My Love," "It Ain't Me, Babe" and "You Ain't Going Nowhere"
    Jan 29, 1962
    Peter, Paul & Mary sign to Warner Bros. It marks the first recording contract for Peter Yarrow, who will write and produce Mary MacGregor's "Torn Between Two Lovers"



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