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    • Sep 2, 1924
    A day after auditioning for Columbia Records in New York, Ernest Stoneman has a similar meeting with Ralph Peer at Okeh Records. He agrees to a deal with Okeh, bringing him $110, including expenses, for recording two songs
    Jul 31, 1929
    On the basis of his composition "Get Happy," Harold Arlen signs his first songwriting contract in New York. He reaches his zenith with "Over The Rainbow," a "Wizard Of Oz" contribution that becomes a country hit for Jerry Lee Lewis
    Dec 30, 1933
    Canadian country singer Wilf Carter successfully auditions for Victor
    Dec 11, 1934
    The Carter Family holds its final recording session for Victor Records at the Victor Studio in Camden, New Jersey
    Jan 27, 1935
    Milton Brown & His Musical Brownies hold their first recording session in a new deal with Decca Records in Chicago. In the process, steel guitarist Bob Dunn becomes the first musician to play an amplified instrument on a country record
    Mar 7, 1935
    The Sons Of The Pioneers sign a one-year recording contract with Decca. The group receives two cents for every two-sided single it sells
    Jun 15, 1935
    The Hoosier Hot Shots sign with Columbia Records
    Oct 11, 1936
    Hank Snow signs his first recording contract with the Canadian division of RCA
    Nov 12, 1937
    Woody Guthrie and on-air partner Maxine Crissman sign a one-year contract with the Standard Broadcasting Company in Los Angeles. Guthrie sends money to Pampa, Texas, for his family to join him
    Aug 27, 1940
    Woody Guthrie signs a contract with CBS Radio to be a regular cast member for their network show, "Back Where I Come From." His pay is $150 weekly, but the show lasts only a few months



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