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    • Jun 17, 1910
    Red Foley is born in Blue Lick, Kentucky. Following his sentimental hit about his dog, "Old Shep," he becomes a major figure on the Grand Ole Opry in the 1940s and '50s. He enters the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1967
    Jul 23, 1918
    Eva Overstake is born in Decatur, Illinois. She becomes Red Foley's wife in 1933
    Feb 3, 1933
    Red Foley has a daughter, Betty Foley, in Chicago. His wife, Axie, dies during the delivery
    Apr 11, 1933
    Red Foley participates in a recording session for the first time, as a member of The Cumberland Ridge Runners. The group also includes the future "National Barn Dance" duo Karl & Harty
    Aug 9, 1933
    Red Foley marries Eva Overstake
    Dec 9, 1935
    Red Foley records "Ole Shep" for Conqueror Records
    May 10, 1941
    Tex Ritter stars in the debut of "The Pioneers," with appearances by Red Foley and songwriter Doye O'Dell
    May 4, 1944
    Red Foley records "Hang Your Head In Shame" in Chicago
    May 16, 1944
    Red Foley records "Smoke On The Water" and "There's A Blue Star Shining Bright (In A Window Tonight)"
    Jul 20, 1944
    Decca releases Red Foley's double-sided hit, "Smoke On The Water" and "There's A Blue Star Shining Bright (In A Window Tonight)"
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