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    • Sep 1, 1978
    A warrant is issued for George Jones' arrest for contempt of court. Jones owes more than $86,000 for lawsuits from missed concerts and unpaid child support
    Sep 15, 1978
    George Jones fires a pistol at songwriter Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery in Florence, Alabama. He's charged with assault with intent to commit murder
    Sep 18, 1978
    George Jones is freed on a $2,500 bond after being charged with assault with intent to commit murder for firing a pistol at "What's Your Mama's Name" songwriter Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery in Florence, Alabama
    Oct 10, 1978
    George Jones asks for mercy from a Nashville court, saying he's "addicted to alcohol." His attorney says Jones will not be able to pay $36,000 in back child support if he's not allowed to work
    Nov 14, 1978
    The Internal Revenue Service places a lien of more than $84,000 against Jerry Lee Lewis for unpaid tax liabilities
    Dec 1, 1978
    Sgt. Barry Sadler shoots and kills songwriter Lee Emerson in a dispute that involves 25-year-old Darlene Sharp. He is found guilty of murder, though he serves only 22 days. Emerson wrote hits for Carl Smith, Marty Robbins and Porter Wagoner
    Dec 15, 1978
    The Nashville Banner quotes George Jones as feeling like he's "been rescued from death" after filing for bankruptcy. Jones had missed 54 performances during the year
    Jan 24, 1979
    The Tennessee State Revenue Department auctions off the contents of George Jones' Possum Holler nightclub on Printers Alley to cover the facility's unpaid taxes. An autographed photo of Jones at the Country Music Hall of Fame nets only $5
    Jan 24, 1979
    Johnny Paycheck is sued by his former manager, Glenn Ferguson, for a $10,000 gold chain Paycheck allegedly lost
    Feb 6, 1979
    At a council meeting in Blackey, Kentucky, the town declines to allow the producers of "Coal Miner's Daughter" to shoot parts of the film there. Citizens fear the movie will perpetuate stereotypes about eastern Kentucky



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