Reba McEntire, Willie’s ex, and Gulf Oil
And the first number one hit of this decade goes to.....Reba McEntire, and her hit “Consider Me Gone”. And with that success, Reba joins an elite group of legends who have scored a number one hit in four decades.
Categories: History Tags: Gulf Oil, Reba McEntire, Shirley Collie, Willie Nelson
Classic Album Review-Johnny Cash “Blood, Sweat, And Tears”
It's a popular misconception that the Beatles made the first concept album. In all actuality, concept albums, where all of the songs are related in some way, were being made before anyone even knew of the Fab Four. For instance, a perfect example is Johnny Cash's “Blood, Sweat, And Tears”, from 1963, an album full of songs that cover life experiences that involve blood, sweat, and tears.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: Blood Sweat And Tears, Busted, Johnny Cash, The Legend Of John Henry's Hammer
Jack Greene
Who was the CMA's first Male Vocalist of the Year? Think back to 1967; Buck Owens? Johnny Cash? Eddy Arnold? All worthy choices, but all wrong. The CMA's first Male Vocalist award went to Jack Greene.
Categories: Artists Tags: All The Time, Back In the Arms Of Love, Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely, Statue Of A Fool, There Goes My Everything, Wish I Didn't Have To Miss You, You Are My Treasure
This Week In History-1966
Once again, it's time for a look back at this week in history, this time, back to 1966, when January 25th fell on a Tuesday.
Categories: History Tags: 1966, Buck Owens, George Jones, Red Sovine, Sonny James, this week in history, Wilma Burgess
Vintage Promotional Items
Do you remember when companies had promotional items? Gas stations, radio stations, seed corn companies are just some of those who were known for this. Some were free; others were sold inexpensively; a few things were even used as an incentive to buy a particular product. For instance, buying a John Deere tractor around 1980, resulted in sweatshirts for the whole family and sweat pants for me.
Categories: History Tags: 76, A & W Root Beer, Allis-Chalmers, ARCO, John Deere, Lionel, Promotional items
New Albums From Classic Artists
How about some new releases from some all time greats? 2010 is turning out to be a kind month for classic country music stars, in that regard, as there are several new albums either on the market, or coming soon.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: Johnny Cash, Larry Gatlin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Waylon Jennings
Categories: History Tags: Conway Twitty, Joe Stampley, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, this week in history, Tom T. Hall
Carl Smith Has Died
Another legend is gone from country music. Carl Smith, one of the top hit-makers of the 1950's, died at the age of 82. Apparently, no information regarding his death has been released, but it's reported that he passed away on Saturday.
Categories: Artists Tags: Back Up Buddy, Carl Smith, Hey Joe, Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way, Let's Live A Little, Loose Talk
Dixie Chicks . . . More Controversy, or not?
What's up with one of country music's most controversial acts? Over the past couple of days, stories have come out about new music being recorded by the Dixie Chicks, but with only the Erwin sisters; no Natalie Maines.
Categories: Artists Tags: Dixie Chicks
Creativity…Is It Still Alive?
Did you see CBS' Sunday Morning program, this past week? The focus of the program was creativity, whether or not it is still prevalent in today's society. On the show, they featured several stories covering both industry and the arts. Then, a couple of nights ago, our local PBS station, ran programs about the lives and careers of two of the best and creatively original R & B singers, ever; Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.
Categories: Music And Records, Radio Tags: CBS Sunday Morning, creativity
