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    • Mar 31, 1977
    Songwriter Raymond Hall is granted a full pardon, having served 48 years for manslaughter and the alleged murder of a prison guard. Hall co-wrote the Jimmie Rodgers hit "Moonlight And Skies"
    Apr 12, 1977
    Hank Williams Jr.'s divorce from his former wife, Gwendolyn, is finalized in Nashville. She gets custody of their son, Hank Williams III, plus their home, a 1975 Cadillac, property in Missouri and payments through December 1990
    May 2, 1977
    Memphis' St. Joseph Hospital files a $3,425 lawsuit against Jerry Lee Lewis for unpaid medical bills
    May 20, 1977
    A Los Angeles judge orders Buck Owens to stop placing 3x5 ads in newspapers asking his wife of 18 days, Jana Jae, to rescind their annulment. "Jana Jae Owens," the ads read, "I apologize for being such a fool. I love you! Buck"
    May 26, 1977
    Elvis Presley departs a private plane at the airport in Binghamton, New York, where it's illegal to carry firearms. A pair of loaded guns fall from his waistband in front of a police officer, who simply returns them without comment
    Jun 22, 1977
    Jerry Lee Lewis is arrested for driving under the influence of muscle relaxants and pain killers, both prescribed by his doctor
    Jul 26, 1977
    Faron Young files suit against Capitol Records, claiming the label owes him more than $150,000 in royalties over the past 20 years
    Aug 18, 1977
    Jana Jae Owens asks a Los Angeles court to perform psychiatric tests on husband Buck Owens, calling him "completely erratic"
    Aug 23, 1977
    Waylon Jennings is arrested during a recording session, along with his secretary, Lori Evans, on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. The event inspires his song "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out Of Hand"
    Sep 2, 1977
    Roy Acuff asks his attorney to "take the necessary steps" to oust Adult World from 412 Broadway in Nashville. The porn shop occupies space in the building, owned by Acuff, through a sublease



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