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On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed with RCA Records.

On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed with RCA Records.

On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed with RCA Records.

The driver and passengers, who were all from Fargo, were able to get themselves out of the vehicle.

On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed a record deal with RCA Records, the label thats been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others. At the time, ZZ Tops manager, Bill Ham, was also steering Blacks career — a lucky break that was just one example of how the Katy, Texas-raised musicians love of collaboration and hard work paved the way for his success. Growing up, Black and his older brothers would entertain neighbors at backyard barbecues dubbed "Country Sunday on Saturd...