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  • Oct 19, 1945
    Jeannie C. Riley is born in Anson, Texas. She records "Harper Valley P.T.A." as a secretary in 1968 and is immediately launched into public consciousness. The single about suburban hypocrisy sells millions of copies, becoming her signature hit
    Dec 20, 1962
    Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson marries Mickey Riley at the First Baptist Church in Anson, Texas. The union creates what will become her stage name: Jeannie C. Riley
    Jul 26, 1968
    Jeannie C. Riley records "Harper Valley P.T.A."
    Aug 26, 1968
    The latest gossip: Jeannie C. Riley picks up a sassy gold record from the RIAA for her single "Harper Valley P.T.A."
    Aug 31, 1968
    Jeannie C. Riley makes her Grand Ole Opry debut
    Sep 13, 1968
    Jeannie C. Riley wins a $390,000 breach of contract lawsuit filed against her and Plantation Records owner Shelby Singleton in Nashville by Little Darlin' Records founder Aubrey Mayhew, who claimed she was signed to his label
    Sep 28, 1968
    Bobby Goldsboro, Jeannie C. Riley and Bing Crosby join voices on "Nashville Cats," "Gentle On My Mind" and "Little Green Apples" on ABC's "The Hollywood Palace." Riley also delivers her hit "Harper Valley P.T.A."
    Sep 28, 1968
    She really socks it to 'em: Jeannie C. Riley goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Harper Valley P.T.A.," written by Tom T. Hall
    Oct 14, 1968
    Jeannie C. Riley sings "Harper Valley P.T.A." as NBC-TV airs "The Bob Hope Special"
    Oct 18, 1968
    Jeannie C. Riley claims Single of the Year with "Harper Valley P.T.A." during the second annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium

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