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Jul 24, 1978
Foy Willing dies in Nashville. He founded the Riders Of The Purple Sage, with whom he recorded from 1943-1952, and continued to appear in western films for the remainder of his life
Sep 26, 1978
Former president Richard Nixon attends a baseball game for the first time since his resignation in 1974. He joins Country Music Hall of Famer Gene Autry in a private box at Anaheim Stadium, as the Kansas City Royals beat the California Angels, 4-0
Feb 14, 1979
Johnny Cash makes the first of several attempts at recording "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" at Nashville's Jack Clement Studios
Feb 19, 1979
Carl T. Sprague dies in Bryan, Texas. His 1925 recording of "When The Work's All Done This Fall" is regarded as the very first western hit
Feb 21, 1979
Ray Whitley dies from a diabetic attack while fishing in Baja California, Mexico. The singer and western movie star was a co-writer of Gene Autry's signature song, "Back In The Saddle Again"
Feb 28, 1979
"Back In The Saddle Again" songwriter Ray Whitley is memorialized with a private dinner at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. The gathering brings together fellow western figures Bob Nolan, Wesley Tuttle, Jimmy Wakely, Tex Williams, Stuart Hamblen, Eddie Dean, Doye O'Dell and Hank Penny
Mar 25, 1979
The Sons Of The Pioneers are recognized as a national treasure by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
Mar 27, 1979
Johnny Cash records the western classic "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" in Nashville at the Jack Clement Studios
Apr 7, 1979
Marty Robbins receives a golden trustee award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. The award is presented by Gene Autry
Apr 10, 1979
Ed Bruce records "The Last Cowboy Song" at midday at the Soundshop in Nashville
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