Brumley Family invited to the White House by President Jimmy Carter. Albert E. Brumley named to Maquis Who’s Who in the World. “I’ll Fly Away”featured on the television program “CBS Sunday Morning”

November 15, Albert E. Brumley passes away due to an abdominal aneurysm. “I’ll Fly Away” is featured on “The Waltons” television program for a second time.

“I’ll Fly Away” named “Most Recorded Gospel Song in History” by SESAC. Albert E. Brumley named in Maquis Who’s Who in America.

Inaugural Albert E. Brumley Appreciation Day held in Albert’s hometown of Spiro, OK.

“I’ll Fly Away” second Grammy Nomination for Best Country & Western Instrumental Performance category by Danny David and the Nashville Brass.

Albert E. Brumley inducted into Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.

Albert E. Brumley & Sons releases “Songs of the Pioneers” Volume 1. This book was named as the number #1 selling folk songbook in America by Billboard Magazine selling 995,000 copies in its first year.

Inaugural Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing held at the Parson’s Rodeo Arena in Springdale, AR. “I’ll Fly Away” first Grammy Nomination for Best Sacred Performance by Jim Bohi. First edition of the “Gospel Singing Journal” printed. Inaugural Hill and Hollow Folk Festival held in Powell, MO at the Brumley Fairgrounds.

The Boston Pops Orchestra records “I’ll Fly Away”

Carolyn Hester records “I’ll Fly Away” with Bob Dylan playing harmonica in his first ever professional recording.