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    • Jul 3, 1946
    Johnny Lee is born in Texas City, Texas. A sidekick of Mickey Gilley, he emerges from obscurity when the million-selling "Lookin' For Love" appears in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," then piles up a five-year run of hits
    Feb 9, 1972
    Johnny Lee holds his first Nashville recording session at the Soundshop. The lineup of musicians includes producer Buddy Killen and several Elvis Presley associates: Gene Chrisman, Bobby Wood, Johnny Christopher and Tommy Cogbill
    Mar 8, 1977
    Johnny Lee records his first hit, "Country Party," at Nashville's Sound Stage. The recording applies new lyrics to Rick Nelson's five-year-old pop hit "Garden Party"
    Feb 15, 1980
    Astro releases Johnny Lee's first recording of "Cherokee Fiddle," written by Michael Martin Murphey. A newer version becomes a hit three years later
    Apr 25, 1980
    Asylum releases the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack. The two-disc album features Kenny Rogers, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Anne Murray, Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg and J.D. Souther
    Jun 5, 1980
    The John Travolta movie "Urban Cowboy" premieres. It includes music by Kenny Rogers, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Anne Murray, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther
    Jun 30, 1980
    Full Moon/Asylum releases Johnny Lee's "Lookin' For Love." The B-side is another song from the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack, The Eagles' "Lyin' Eyes"
    Jul 14, 1980
    The "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It features Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, The Eagles, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Jimmy Buffett, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Dan Fogelberg and The Charlie Daniels Band, among others
    Jul 24, 1980
    Ten days after it went gold, the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack is certified platinum by the RIAA. The double album features Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, The Eagles, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Linda Ronstadt & J.D. Souther, Jimmy Buffett and The Charlie Daniels Band, among others
    Aug 2, 1980
    The "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack tops the Billboard country albums chart for the first of eight total weeks. It includes music by Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray, The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther and The Charlie Daniels Band
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