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May 3, 1978
Ronnie Milsap reveals he's purchased U.S. Recording Studio from Roy Orbison. He renames the facility Groundstar Laboratory
May 12, 1978
The Internal Revenue Service places a lien of more than $80,000 against Jerry Lee Lewis to collect unpaid taxes
Jun 2, 1978
In an auction at the House of Cash, Johnny Cash himself buys a pair of blue leather boots donated by George Jones for $800
Jun 29, 1978
Playboy Records founder Hugh Hefner holds a $150-per-person party at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise money for the dilapidated Hollywood sign. Hefner's donations help restore the letter Y
Jul 6, 1978
Gene Autry donates more than $27,000 to pay for the first L in the Hollywood sign as Los Angeles restores the landmark. The L stands 45 feet tall on Mt. Lee
Aug 31, 1978
Hank Snow raises $15,000 with his first annual concert for abused children at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. Also pitching in: Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Boots Randolph, Skeeter Davis and Ernest Tubb
Sep 1, 1978
A warrant is issued for George Jones' arrest for contempt of court. Jones owes more than $86,000 for lawsuits from missed concerts and unpaid child support
Sep 18, 1978
George Jones is freed on a $2,500 bond after being charged with assault with intent to commit murder for firing a pistol at "What's Your Mama's Name" songwriter Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery in Florence, Alabama
Oct 10, 1978
George Jones asks for mercy from a Nashville court, saying he's "addicted to alcohol." His attorney says Jones will not be able to pay $36,000 in back child support if he's not allowed to work
Oct 22, 1978
"Midnight Rider" songwriter Gregg Allman is arrested for disorderly intoxication while sitting on a motorcycle in the parking lot of a bar in Bradenton, Florida. He spends three hours in jail before his release on a $54 bond
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