| Early Career | Played in bluegrass bands like Mountain Smoke, Bluegrass Alliance, Boone Creek, Sundance; lead singer Pure Prairie League (1979-1981, hit 'Let Me Love You Tonight') |
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| Solo Debut | Signed with RCA Records (1983), debut album Turn Me Loose (1984) |
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| Breakthrough | Signed with MCA (1989), album When I Call Your Name (1990, Grammy for Best Country Song) |
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| Major Albums | - Pocket Full of Gold (1991, double platinum)
- I Still Believe in You (1992, multi-platinum)
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| Awards | 22 Grammy Awards, 19 CMA Awards (record 4 Song of the Year), 8 ACM Awards |
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| Hall of Fame | Country Music Hall of Fame (2007), Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2005) |
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| Other | Grand Ole Opry member (1991), CMA Awards host (1991-2003) |
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