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    • May 2, 1988
    Clint Black signs with RCA Records. The relationship leads to more than 10 years of hits, including "A Better Man," "Put Yourself In My Shoes," "Something That We Do" and "Nothin' But The Taillights"
    Jun 17, 1988
    Garth Brooks signs with Capitol Records
    Aug 4, 1988
    Brenda Lee files a $20-million lawsuit against MCA Records, accusing the label of underpaying royalties. Both parties settle out of court for an undisclosed sum
    Jun 26, 1989
    Alan Jackson signs his first recording contract with Arista Records. He also records "Wanted," "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" and "I'd Love You All Over Again"
    Jun 29, 1989
    The Tennessean reports that Arista Records is expected to sign as its first artists: Pam Tillis, Lee Roy Parnell, Alan Jackson, Michelle Wright and Asleep At The Wheel
    Mar 1, 1990
    Mark Chesnutt signs a recording contract with MCA Records
    Apr 2, 1990
    Diamond Rio signs its first recording contract, with Arista Records
    Oct 22, 1990
    Tim McGraw signs a recording contract with Curb Records
    Jan 3, 1991
    Billy Ray Cyrus signs his first recording contract with Mercury Records in Ashland, Kentucky. In conjunction with the event, the mayors of Ashland and Flatwoods, Kentucky, each proclaim Billy Ray Cyrus Day
    Jun 20, 1991
    Eighteen days prior to his 30th birthday, Toby Keith receives a phone call from Mercury executive Harold Shedd, who wants to see him perform. In short order, Keith receives his first recording contract



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