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Jan 12, 1952Ricky Van Shelton is born in Grit, Virginia. A smooth and powerful vocalist, Shelton earns a reputation for revitalizing country staples such as "From A Jack To A King" and "Statue Of A Fool," winning the CMA's Male Vocalist of the Year in 1989Dec 25, 1964Ricky Van Shelton receives his first guitar for ChristmasJul 4, 1975Ricky Van Shelton takes his first trip to NashvilleDec 27, 1984Ricky Van Shelton moves to Nashville when his girlfriend, Bettye, gets a new jobJun 19, 1986Ricky Van Shelton showcases for CBS executives Rick Blackburn and Steve Buckingham at The Stockyard in Nashville, singing Ernest Tubb's "Thanks A Lot" and Merle Haggard's "Hungry Eyes"Jul 11, 1986In his first recording session for Columbia, Ricky Van Shelton cuts "Somebody Lied"Aug 4, 1986Ricky Van Shelton marries his girlfriend of seven years, Bettye WittOct 14, 1986Ricky Van Shelton records "Life Turned Her That Way"Oct 15, 1986Ricky Van Shelton records "Don't We All Have The Right"Feb 15, 1987Columbia releases Ricky Van Shelton's debut album, "Wild-Eyed Dream"
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