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    • Jan 19, 1979
    The album "John Denver" is certified gold by the RIAA
    Jan 23, 1979
    Rock music's Toto earns a platinum album from the RIAA for its self-titled debut. The band is bolstered by bass player David Hungate, who eventually shifts to country session work, playing on hits by George Strait, Shania Twain and Randy Travis
    Feb 5, 1979
    Anne Murray cops her third gold album from the RIAA for "New Kind Of Feeling"
    Feb 12, 1979
    Disco artist Gloria Gaynor nabs a gold record from the RIAA for her single "I Will Survive." Two months later, Billie Jo Spears charts a cover version that becomes a minor country hit
    Feb 13, 1979
    Willie Nelson secures a gold album from the RIAA for "Willie & Family Live," with guest appearances by Emmylou Harris and Johnny Paycheck
    Feb 15, 1979
    "Hold The Line," the debut single by rock music's Toto, is certified gold by the RIAA. The band's David Hungate graduates to session work as a country bass player, backing hits by George Strait, Shania Twain and Conway Twitty, among others
    Feb 23, 1979
    Tanya Tucker takes her second gold album from the RIAA, for "TNT"
    Feb 27, 1979
    "The Gambler" earns Kenny Rogers a platinum album from the RIAA
    Mar 6, 1979
    Drummer Keith Knudsen, destined to become a part of country band Southern Pacific, receives a platinum award from the RIAA as a member of The Doobie Brothers, for the pop album "Minute By Minute"
    Apr 6, 1979
    R&B duo Peaches & Herb gets a gold single from the RIAA for "Reunited." Within weeks, Louise Mandrell & R.C. Bannon record a hit country version of the song
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