Linda Ronstadt

December 17th, 1993 The tribute album Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles goes gold, platinum and double-platinum.

October 23, 1997 Barbara Mandrell gave her final performance at the Grand Ole Opry house before retiring from country music.

1988 - Hank Williams Jr. wins his second Entertainer of the Year trophy and claims Album of the Year, for Born To Boogie during the 22nd annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.

1978  It Must Be June, Because Dolly Is Bustin' Out All Over At the CMA Awards, Crystal Gayle won her second consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year

1954  A Slight Miscalculation On Management's Part Elvis Presley makes his only appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Opry manager Jim Denny allegedly tells him not to give up his day job.

Today's KLAW Classic celebrates what would have been Birthday #76 for Charles Hardin Holly.

Today's KLAW Classic, gained a #1 ranking on this day in 1975.  The song, 'When Will I Be Loved' was written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, who recorded it in the Summer of 1960.