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Dec 18, 1787
New Jersey becomes the third state in the union. The Garden State provides the birthplace for such country artists as Clint Black, Juice Newton, Ricky Nelson, Oak Ridge Boys bass singer Richard Sterban and Baillie & The Boys founders Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura
Apr 24, 1878
Inventor Thomas Edison opens the Edison Speaking Phonograph Company in West Orange, New Jersey, to sell dictation equipment to businesses, an early development in what becomes the recording industry
Oct 6, 1889
Thomas Edison has crude success with moving pictures in his Kineographic Theater in West Orange, New Jersey, leading to the development of film. The medium provides an acting outlet for such country stars as Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson and Gene Autry
Oct 3, 1900
Eldridge Johnson forms the Victor Talking Machine Company in Camden, New Jersey. Victor hosts the first country recording session in 1922 and releases singles by some of the genre's first stars, including Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family
Mar 20, 1906
Ozzie Nelson is born in Jersey City, New Jersey. One of the stars of "The Adventures Of Ozzie & Harriet," he also fathers Ricky Nelson, who comes to national prominence on the TV series
Dec 12, 1915
Frank Sinatra is born in Hoboken, New Jersey. One of the best-loved vocalists of the 20th century, his 1940s hits "September Song" and "All Of Me" will be covered for the country market on Willie Nelson's 1978 album "Stardust"
Oct 16, 1917
Marjorie Mazia is born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She becomes the second wife of singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie, encouraging his creativity, which ultimately brings him membership in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Dec 16, 1918
Movie producer Douglas Laurence is born in Totowa, New Jersey. He oversees three Elvis Presley films: "Stay Away, Joe," "Speedway" and "Live A Little, Love A Little"
Apr 4, 1919
Songwriter Cy Coben is born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He racks up more than a dozen country hits when his songs are recorded by such artists as Bobby Bare, Eddy Arnold, Jerry Reed, Hank Snow and Connie Smith
Sep 7, 1920
Guitarist Al Caiola is born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Best known for his work on network TV themes, he plays on a handful of Marty Robbins' country hits, including "A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)," plus pop singles by Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin and Ben E. King
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