Pride wins vote for Hall of Fame
Karley Pride becomes the first Black artist voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, wiping away tears with wife Rozene present. He recalls concealing his face on early singles and honors Ernest Tubb and Marty Robbins as fellow inductees or influences, with Faron Young mentioned as another honoree.
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Two singers to join Country Music Hall of Fame
At the Country Music Association Awards on October 4 inductees were announced. The two singers will become the 73rd and 74th members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame members are chosen by about 350 CMA members. One of the inductees previously died by suicide in 1996.
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Judge orders Spector to pay royalties to Ronettes
New York judge Paula Omansky ruled Phil Spector must pay 2.6 million dollars in past royalties and interest to the Ronettes. The ruling found Spector profited from use of Ronettes recordings beyond the contract covering phonograph records.
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Christian music singer Michael English surrenders on drug charges
Michael English surrendered to Nashville authorities on drug charges three days after an indictment. The 38 year old singer faces 12 counts of fraudulently obtaining hydrocodone and was released on bond. Police raided his apartment in February over prescription activity linked to an injury and addiction.
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Edward and Sophie plan quiet first anniversary celebration
Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones will mark their first wedding anniversary on June 19 with a few quiet plans. The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Connaught Junior School in London to open the Wessex Suite computer facility.
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Havel Released From Hospital After Hernia Surgery
President Vaclav es Havel was released after surgery to repair a hernia. The 63 year old returned to his home in Lany near Prague with the spokesman noting the wound has healed and there are no work limitations.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton visits Val-Kill for preservation fund
Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled Saturday to Val-Kill in Hyde Park New York the home of her hero Eleanor Roosevelt to announce that $150 000 has been raised through private donations for preservation. She introduced the first lady to a crowd of more than 400 attendees. Anna Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt granddaughter praised the legacy of a woman who sought to be useful saying Such a woman is Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Samuel L. Jackson Unveils Walk of Fame Star on Hollywood Boulevard
About 500 fans gathered on Hollywood Boulevard as Samuel L. Jackson unveiled his sidewalk star, the 2,195th along the Walk. Jackson recalled visiting the boulevard in 1969 and never imagined he would be honored there.
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