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Apr 4, 1978
Country singer Marie Osmond appears on "The Barbara Walters Special" with her brother, Donny Osmond
Apr 5, 1978
Former Academy of Country Music awards nominee Dean Martin records in Nashville for the first time, at the Glaser Sound Studio
Apr 5, 1978
Jimmy Buffett earns an RIAA-certified gold album, for "Son Of A Son Of A Sailor"
Apr 7, 1978
Roger Miller performs "King Of The Road" and "Orange Blossom Special" as host of the week's edition of "The Midnight Special." The NBC show's lineup also features The Dirt Band and Gene Cotton
Apr 7, 1978
Bill Anderson becomes the first country artist to appear on a soap opera, playing himself on ABC's "One Life To Live." He sings "Sometimes"
Apr 8, 1978
Charley Pride reaches the top of the Billboard country singles chart with "Someone Loves You Honey"
Apr 10, 1978
EMI releases Michael Johnson's pop hit "Bluer Than Blue"
Apr 10, 1978
MCA releases Bill Anderson's disco-tinged "I Can't Wait Any Longer"
Apr 10, 1978
Johnny Cash makes his first appearance behind the Iron Curtain, performing in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Ticket prices for the concert, which also features Rosanne Cash, range from $3.50-$9.50
Apr 10, 1978
Record executives Artie Mogull and Jerry Rubinstein buy United Artists Records for $30 million with financing from EMI. UA's country roster features Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle and Dottie West
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