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    • Dec 10, 1968
    Singer/songwriter Billy Cox dies. He is best remembered for writing a pair of country standards: "Filipino Baby," a hit for Ernest Tubb and Cowboy Copas; and "Sparkling Brown Eyes," a success for Webb Pierce
    Dec 10, 1968
    Colonel Tom Parker outlines terms for Elvis Presley to return to Las Vegas at the under-construction International Hotel. He eventually contracts for a four-week engagement at $400,000
    Dec 11, 1968
    A plane carrying Tex Ritter is hijacked from Nashville to Cuba. Ritter cancels one show and is returned to Miami
    Dec 12, 1968
    Dean Martin sings the Robert Mitchum country hit "Little Ole Wine Drinker Me" during "The Dean Martin Show" on NBC. George Burns also makes an appearance
    Dec 13, 1968
    In an unusual concert bill, Jerry Lee Lewis performs at The Forum in Los Angeles, with Jim Morrison and The Doors. His opening set includes "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" and "Great Balls Of Fire"
    Dec 14, 1968
    Johnny Cash performs at the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville
    Dec 14, 1968
    Sonny James' "Born To Be With You" hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart
    Dec 17, 1968
    The movie "Candy" opens in American theaters. The cast includes "Yesterday, When I Was Young" songwriter Charles Aznavour and Ringo Starr, plus music by The Byrds
    Dec 18, 1968
    Eddy Arnold and Burl Ives are guests on a Christmas-themed edition of the NBC-TV show "The Kraft Music Hall"
    Dec 19, 1968
    Roy Clark and Minnie Pearl are guests on "The Jonathan Winters Show." The CBS show also features boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and pop group The Association
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