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  • Jan 16, 1947
    Sandy Pinkard is born in Abbeville, Louisiana. He makes a mark in the satirical duo Pinkard & Bowden and writes several country hits: "Blessed Are The Believers," "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" and "I Can Tell By The Way You Dance"
    Apr 29, 1982
    "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" wins Song of the Year for David Frizzell & Shelly West and songwriters Sandy Pinkard and Larry Collins during the 17th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Feb 18, 1984
    Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band perform "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer To You)" on "Hee Haw." Also featured: The Kendalls, Onie Wheeler, comedic duo Pinkard & Bowden and Atlanta, who offer "Sweet Country Music"
    May 6, 1985
    Warner Bros. releases the "Rustler's Rhapsody" soundtrack. It features Gary Morris' "Lasso The Moon," plus music by Randy Travis, Rex Allen Jr., Pam Tillis, Pinkard & Bowden, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Anderson and Karen Brooks
    May 10, 1985
    The western spoof "Rustler's Rhapsody" appears in movie houses. The soundtrack features Gary Morris' "Lasso The Moon," plus tracks by Randy Travis, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pam Tillis, Charlie McCoy, Karen Brooks, Pinkard & Bowden, John Anderson, Rex Allen, Rex Allen Jr. and Roy Rogers

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