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  • Dec 22, 1978
    More than a year after she filed for divorce, Patricia Mickey's six-year marriage to Phil Everly is legally ended
    Dec 22, 1978
    "California Suite" makes its theater debut. A line uttered by Maggie Smith in the movie inspires Bob McDill to write "Don't Close Your Eyes" for Keith Whitley
    Dec 23, 1978
    Crystal Gayle performs "Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For," "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" and "Ready For The Times To Get Better" on the syndicated "Pop! Goes The Country," hosted by Ralph Emery. Joe Stampley sings "If You've Got Ten Minutes (Let's Fall In Love)" and "Do You Ever Fool Around"
    Dec 23, 1978
    Ray Price guests on the syndicated "The Donna Fargo Show"
    Dec 23, 1978
    "The Billy Graham Christmas Special" airs on TV with guest Johnny Cash
    Dec 23, 1978
    Crystal Gayle Day is declared in the singer's hometown of Wabash, Indiana
    Dec 24, 1978
    Derwood Brown, a guitarist with the western swing band Milton Brown's Musical Brownies, dies in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to his work with The Brownies, he appeared on the seminal Fort Worth Doughboys single "Sunbonnet Sue"
    Dec 24, 1978
    Alan Jackson proposes to Denise Jackson, his girlfriend of three years, who already has the same last name. She says yes
    Dec 26, 1978
    Willie Nelson receives a platinum album from the RIAA for "Stardust"
    Dec 27, 1978
    The Doobie Brothers' album "Minute By Minute" is certified gold by the RIAA. The band's lineup includes future Southern Pacific member Keith Knudsen on drums

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