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Oct 26, 1978

Johnny Duncan records "Slow Dancing" at Nashville's Columbia Studios

Nov 7, 1978

Janie Fricke records "I'll Love Away Your Troubles For Awhile" in an afternoon at Columbia Studio B in Nashville

Nov 8, 1978

Columbia releases the album "Willie & Family Live," including appearances by Johnny Paycheck and Emmylou Harris

Nov 9, 1978

The album "Songs Of Kristofferson" is certified gold by the RIAA

Dec 12, 1978

The rock band Toto receives its first gold album from the RIAA, for its self-titled debut. The group includes bass player David Hungate, who goes on to play on country hits by Shania Twain, Joe Nichols, Steve Wariner and Ricky Skaggs

Dec 14, 1978

Tanya Tucker secures her first RIAA-certified gold album with her "Greatest Hits"

Dec 18, 1978

Johnny Paycheck's work pays off. He earns his first gold album from the RIAA, for "Take This Job And Shove It"

Dec 26, 1978

Willie Nelson receives a platinum album from the RIAA for "Stardust"

Dec 28, 1978

Columbia releases Moe Bandy's "It's A Cheating Situation," featuring supporting vocals by Janie Fricke

Jan 6, 1979

Willie Nelson's two-record set "Willie & Family Live" rises to the top of the Billboard country albums chart

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