Death is not a respecter of person, musician or not. However, it does seem that the most talented artists are always taken in their prime. They either leave this world under extreme circumstances that are beyond their control, or by their own volition. Johnny Horton’s death falls under the category of the aforementioned. Horton, like [...]
Alright, we all know that Hank Williams is the most influential country music artist of all time. We have been spoon-fed this “truth” for more than 50 years. Frankly, I am numb to his music. The only song that has ever spurned any type of emotion from me is “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” I realize [...]
For those who think that the Opry has gotten above it’s raisin’, here is something that might pique your interest. The Opry is adding a new show to it’s weekly schedule. On March 26th, Thursdays from 6-9pm, The Grand Ole Opry is going to cater to those who love real country music. This is going to be your chance [...]
Today I was flipping through some pictures…some of old flames, friends, family, and my visit to the Grand Ole Opry. I was able to go with one of my old flames to visit the Opry, he was performing later that night. Anyway we had to arrive early to do a sound check and mingle with [...]
Is it sacrilege or paying homage to a legend, you be the judge. Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell have finished a song that Hank Williams was writing more than 50 years ago. They even got Don Helms, the last remaing Drifting Cowboy, to play steel guitar on the song right before he passed away. They recorded the [...]
Hank Williams fans can look forward to this fall’s release of a new Time Life set including 143 previously unreleased recordings. The songs, which were captured for a WSM radio series at the height of Hank’s career in 1951, were caught up in an eight-year legal battle. They are now property of Jett Williams and Hank Williams, Jr, who have agreed to a deal with [...]
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