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December 5th, 1956 Several artists were dismissed from the Grand Ole Opry including Ray Price, Faron Young, George Morgan (Lori's dad), Johnny Wright, Kitty Wells and Justin Tubb.

December 3rd, 1973 Bob Wills holds what proves to be his final recording session at the Sumet-Burnet Studio in Dallas.

November 28, 1925 George D. Hay begins a weekly broadcast called "The WSM Barn Dance" broadcasting in Nashville, with a one-hour performance by Uncle Jimmy Thompson.

October 21, 1967 The Music City News presents its first annual awards at Ernest Tubb's Record Shop. Merle Haggard wins Favorite Male Artist, and Loretta Lynn wins Favorite Female Artist.

The KLAW Classic for today comes from a album release 23 years ago today.

Country singer Lorrie Morgan will be performing in Duncan, Oklahoma on Friday, February 17th, 2012. Morgan, along with Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, will perform at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center. You can still get you tickets and take your loved one to a country show with flair to remember.