If you’re a purist, you probably grow weary of what Nashville calls country music. After one listen of a Rodney Atkins’ single, justifiably, you rush for the nearest Merle Haggard album. However, there are still artists in Music City that are releasing quality music. Before moving to Nashville, I used to work in Paris, TN…
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I wonder what type of country music you would find on Bucky Covington’s iPod. You would probably find all of the classic artists, such as, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and George Jones. There might be a Sugarland song thrown in there, but that would be to impress the ladies. His rock collection would be just…
Covers albums are not an exact science. Kid gloves are necessary when an artist records an already perfect song. How does one make a timeless classic sound fresh and new without sounding contrived and forced. Rosanne Cash’s The List may not be the end-all covers album, and to be honest it isn’t. But…
Even after all of these years, Merle Haggard still performs a killer show. Too bad the remaining cities of his current tour will not experience him live. Merle had to cancel the remaining dates of his current tour, due to head and neck pain. Hey just put in Rainbow Stew, and picture yourself…
It seems probable that most Americans will be celebrating Memorial Day indoors. Storms are blanketing the eastern half of the United States. Its a good thing that Memorial Day doesn’t wait for the atmosphere. Whether rain or shine, this holiday is a state of mine and doesn’t rely on the weather to be a success.…
Classic Country Fans had a scare November 7th, when Merle Haggard underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his right lung. Well, I am happy to report that ‘The Hag’ has been sent home yesterday. The tumor was non-small cell lung cancer, which has a better cure-rate than it’s nasty cousin small-cell. The…
You know that song that plays when your with a group of people and the consensus is to turn it up. However, when you are by yourself and that same song comes on, you change the station. Here is a top 5 of those particular songs.
5. “Friends in Low Places.” I put this song on here because, unfornately it is going…
The Green Train, a trans-American concert tour transported on a biodiesel-fueled train, is set to leave Portland, OR next July. The tour, which aims to promote environmental awareness, is the brainchild of Merle Haggard and longtime friend, Bob Wolf. According to the tour website, the train ride will pass through 28…