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Singing to the crowd of thousands gathered in Times Square and the millions watching from home, the country star also delivered a rendition of John Lennon ... to country music with flowers ...

But first, what other notable figures in music have birthdays today? John Denver (1943–1997) – Iconic American folk singer-songwriter known for hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and his ...