I hope that starting a chat like this one is OK here. :) :) :)

Congrats to Keith Urban on his becoming the next member of the Grand Ole Opry! :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

^^^ Let's hope this guy makes it there some day soon! :)

^^^ AMEN!!! And I pray every day for him!!! :) :) :)

God bless you and James always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

P.S. Actually it could happen for him still even though James hasn't had anything new on the radio lately because the precious has been on that Opry stage several times now. His last time was either this past February or last November. :) :) :)

I just listened to a clip of Keith Urban's voice and I thought it was just okay compared to James Otto. I like Otto's voice much better.

BTW, do you know if Scotty McCreery has been doing anything exciting in the world of country music?

I hope that starting a chat like this one is OK here. :) :) :)

Perfectly fine. :)

^^^ Thank you for letting me know! :) :) :)

BTW, do you know if Scotty McCreery has been doing anything exciting in the world of country music?
His newest song on the radio right now is named "The Trouble With Girls" and if the tour hasn't wrapped up yet, he is on the road right now as the opening act for Brad Paisley. :) :) :)

God bless you two and Scotty and Brad always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

I listened to Scotty's song again..."Trouble With Girls." It's a cute song. I like it. I hope he does well. :)

^^^ Me too, but I have read that he may go to college this fall which means a possible hiatus from music if he is not able to do both simultaneously.

I just pray that a new album from James is available before the end of the year because his last one will be two years old in September, but according to this chat from him here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li63vdLVkPI), sadly the wheels can turn slowly. :( :( :(

God bless you and him and Scotty always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Scotty is only 18. He has his whole life ahead of him to do his wonderful music. He really should take this opportunity to go to college now. I wish him well. I too hope James releases a new album soon. I'll look forward to it as he has such a sweet voice.

^^^ I just hope that what is played here (http://www.twitvid.com/X4GPM) is on the new album from James because it sounds GOOD!!! :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

^^^ I just hope that what is played here (http://www.twitvid.com/X4GPM) is on the new album from James because it sounds GOOD!!! :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!! :) :) :)

Holly
I liked all the little clips. He did sound good. I also liked his little video footage of the smoky mountains and also the video that says:
A serious moment in the studio. Seriously watch until the end.
James Otto

^^^ I loved his Smokey Mountain clip because we hear him refer to "Smokey Mountain Rain" from Ronnie Milsap who just happens to be his most favorite singer. :) :) :)

God bless you and James and Ronnie always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

^^^ I loved his Smokey Mountain clip because we hear him refer to "Smokey Mountain Rain" from Ronnie Milsap who just happens to be his most favorite singer. :) :) :)

God bless you and James and Ronnie always!!! :) :) :)

Holly
Ronnie Milsap's song "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For the World" is pretty good. I like that one. :)

^^^ My most favorite song from him is "Don't You Know How Much I Love You". :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Go here (http://www.countryweekly.com/news/updated-eric-church-ruffles-mirandas-feathers-apologizes) to read about the newest controversy in country music.

God bless you always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Go here (http://www.cmt.com/news/cmt-offstage/1689393/offstage-luke-bryans-apology-wasnt-necessary.jhtml) to read about the current controversy surrounding Luke Bryan and his performance of "The Star Spangled Banner" last night.

God bless you and him always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Go here (http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1691399/randy-travis-jailed-on-dwi-charges.jhtml) for the sad latest on another legend, may they get the help that they need soon. :( :( :(

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

Anyone here like Taylor Swift?:lookaroun

^^^ She is not one of my most favorite female singers, but I love watching her kick butt. She's worked hard for her success and all she has had to do is be herself to get it. :) :) :)

God bless you and her always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Go here (http://tasteofcountry.com/jason-aldean-apologizes-brittany-kerr-kissing-photo/) to read about the controversy that is now surrounding Jason Aldean. I pray that things do not get out of hand for him.

God bless you and him and his family always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Go here (http://theacas.com/news.html#.UHYQPq74Igp) to see who got nominated for the American Country Awards! :) :) :)

God bless you always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Tomorrow at 8:30 AM EST on Good Morning America, the CMA award nominations will be announced! :) :) :)

God bless you always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

What do y'all think of the controversy surrounding Zac Brown not being a fan of Luke Bryan's latest song on the radio?

God bless you and them always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

P.S. To me, those who have jumped on Zac need to remember that if they want respect for what they think, they need to show some for what others think first.

I liked the early '90's heyday of Dwight, Travis, Confederate Railroad, Alan,Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless, etc........ I really don't care for the newer stuff. IMO country music has become too "Madison Avenue". I know some may disagree but that's how I feel! :D

^^^ I miss Dwight and Patty too.

God bless you and them always!!! :) :) :)

Holly

Patty Loveless is one of the greatest things to happen to the music industry. She will always be one of my all-time favorites. Her talents are simply without equal.

I also love Mary Chapin. I was able to meet her earlier this year, and she was awesome.

I still like 90's Country Music, it had a pop standard, but it wasn't in-your-face scenario...something that Linda Ronstadt did in the 70's, but Garth Brooks was 90's Country Music, and here's one of my favorite songs from him....

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That's the ONLY Garth Brooks that I can find that has Garth Brooks! But when I think of 90's Country or Country-Rock Music...I think of my grandfather...I sooooo miss him!ohno:ohno:ohno:ohno:ohno:

I prefer the country classic's. I listen to a station that plays oldies and the new artist.

It's so hard to believe that this album has been out for 10 years now. I still remember getting it on the day of its release.

All four of its singles made it into the top 20 on the country charts, with two of them making the top 10. Though, many of my favorites on the album never became singles...Learning to Fall, Wearing White, She's a Butterfly, Show Me

Go here (http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1720535/trace-adkins-enters-rehab-facility.jhtml) for some sad news concerning Trace Adkins, may the Lord help him off of this Devil hijacked ride. (bowing my head)

God bless you and Trace always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

Go here (http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1727107/scotty-mccreery-armed-robbery-was-a-very-scary-night.jhtml) for some rather alarming news concerning Scotty McCreery.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Go here (http://tasteofcountry.com/michael-ray-arrest-statement/) to read about a new arrest in country music, may this good new singer be able to maintain his momentum especially if this ends up being his only self inflicted set back.

God bless you and Michael Ray always!!!

Holly

P.S. P.S. He recently scored another big hit with his song named "Think A Little Less". What reason does he have to make drugs a part of his picture?

Because it was announced earlier today that Billy Graham has gone forward, I thought that I would share this wonderful song that was done about him by several country singers.

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God bless you and them and his family always!!!

Holly

Here is an article on Reba McEntire from Playbill.com:

http://www.playbill.com/article/reba-mcentire-reflects-on-her-time-on-broadway-and-what-current-show-tune-would-make-a-great-country-song

^^^ Its true that country music has gotten more popular over the past couple of decades, but in my opinion, the popularity only increased because of how much more open the format has become where non country material is concerned and so thank you for not only resurfacing this chat, but for doing just that by sharing the latest about someone who doesn't have to be questioned in such a way.

God bless you and Reba always!!!

Holly

Here is another article from Playbill, but about Crystal Bernard:

http://www.playbill.com/article/crystal-bernard-wings-her-way-into-bways-annie-get-your-gun-june-23-com-97394

Earlier today, Rascal Flatts announced that the tour that they do this year will be their farewell tour after being on the radio for the past 20 years now. Go here for the news clip and their tour dates.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rascal-flatts-farewell-tour-band-announces-dates-and-cities-for-last-tour/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=80217801

I was able to see them back in 2003 when they opened for Kenny Chesney during his Neyland Stadium show in Knoxville, TN. They were awesome. My most favorite song from them is “While You Loved Me”.

God bless you and the guys and Kenny always!!!

Holly

P.S. Am I the only person here who realizes that they never once were given a Grammy award? “Bless The Broken Road” was named Best Country Song, but that award never goes to the singer. The guys were able score four nominations in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category, but currently that may be as far as their Grammy road has taken them.

Earlier today, Rascal Flatts announced that the tour that they do this year will be their farewell tour after being on the radio for the past 20 years now. Go here for the news clip and their tour dates.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rascal-flatts-farewell-tour-band-announces-dates-and-cities-for-last-tour/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=80217801

I was able to see them back in 2003 when they opened for Kenny Chesney during his Neyland Stadium show in Knoxville, TN. They were awesome. My most favorite song from them is “While You Loved Me”.

God bless you and the guys and Kenny always!!!

Holly

P.S. Am I the only person here who realizes that they never once were given a Grammy award? “Bless The Broken Road” was named Best Country Song, but that award never goes to the singer. The guys were able score four nominations in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category, but currently that may be as far as their Grammy road has taken them.

That's a shame that this will be their last tour, because I'm a fan of their music.

Country Singer Daniel Lee Martin Commits Suicide Amid Child Sex Abuse Arrest

https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/14/country-singer-daniel-lee-martin-commits-suicide-sexual-abuse-crimes/

I've never heard of him, but I do pray that the Lord forgave him for every wrong move that he is guilty of and that the man himself asked for the forgiveness too.

God bless you and his family and his victims always!!!

Holly

One singer that we haven’t heard anything new from in a while is Trace Adkins. Not only will a new song from him named “Better Off” be released this Friday, but go here (https://traceadkins.com/blogs/news/casting-now-for-judge-trace-television-series) to see what else is now going to be done by him. I just pray that its successful for him because in my opinion, it could be a hysterical thing to watch with Trace being the way that I know him to be and all. :D :D :D

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

P.S. Apparently a premiere date has not been set yet.

One singer that we haven’t heard anything new from in a while is Trace Adkins. Not only will a new song from him named “Better Off” be released this Friday, but go here (https://traceadkins.com/blogs/news/casting-now-for-judge-trace-television-series) to see what else is now going to be done by him. I just pray that its successful for him because in my opinion, it could be a hysterical thing to watch with Trace being the way that I know him to be and all. :D :D :D

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

P.S. Apparently a premiere date has not been set yet.

That show looks like it will be interesting.

I pray so hard that country singer Joe Diffie doesn't go anywhere anytime soon.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/joe-diffie-covid-19-coronavirus-974464/?fbclid=IwAR0xPQZZSgtUP6W392A-2eUY2cu7LuWaDx1s0Jpa16oshVxRs_s6_rPlfIs

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. Sadly his awesome Music City News award show performance of "The Ships That Don't Come In" isn't at You Tube right now and so here is the official video clip for the song instead.

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Jan Howard, Country Singer and Grand Ole Opry Member, Dead at 91

https://popculture.com/country-music/2020/03/29/jan-howard-country-singer-grand-ole-opry-member-dead-91/

Joe Diffie, Nineties Country’s ‘Pickup Man,’ Dead at 61 From Coronavirus

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/joe-diffie-country-singer-dead-obituary-974556/

^^^ I got to meet him at my one and only CMA Music Festival in 2000 which was named Fan Fair at the time and again in 2007 when he came here to my area. A beautiful man Joe was. Sadly I am having a problem getting my favorite picture of me and him together up here and so in the mean time, here is another of his best songs in my opinion.

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God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. I pray that his 1992 Music City News award show performance of "The Ships That Don't Come In" is somewhere online again someday soon because it is awesome!!!

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He looks a lot like Stephen Nicholls, the guy who plays "Steve Johnson" on Days of our Lives.

^^^ The only thing missing I guess is the eye patch if it has to be worn in real life.

God bless you and Joe's family always!!!

Holly

^^^ I got to meet him at my one and only CMA Music Festival in 2000 which was named Fan Fair at the time and again in 2007 when he came here to my area. A beautiful man Joe was. Sadly I am having a problem getting my favorite picture of me and him together up here and so in the mean time, here is another of his best songs in my opinion.

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God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. I pray that his 1992 Music City News award show performance of "The Ships That Don't Come In" is somewhere online again someday soon because it is awesome!!!

That’s cool you got to meet him, and would really like to see the picture of you and him someday.

^^^ Thank you. The issue with my picture has to do with my email. I don't have a cell phone or a scanner, but my mom has a phone and so I took a picture of the picture with it and sent the picture that is now on her phone to my email address. I've been able to send pictures from her phone to my email address in the past, but for some unknown reason, I am not getting the email this time. So far I have tried four times.

God bless you and my mom always!!!

Holly

^^^ Thank you. The issue with my picture has to do with my email. I don't have a cell phone or a scanner, but my mom has a phone and so I took a picture of the picture with it and sent the picture that is now on her phone to my email address. I've been able to send pictures from her phone to my email address in the past, but for some unknown reason, I am not getting the email this time. So far I have tried four times.

God bless you and my mom always!!!

Holly

You're welcome! I hope you can share the picture in the thread soon.

^^^ Here it is! This is my mom and me with Joe at my one and only CMA Music Festival in 2000 which was known as Fan Fair at the time.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91375694_10160720709319616_946108499908100096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=2h2NDAYVbpQAX9QGfXn&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=01935460e419251c64f40ae0186487a9&oe=5EA789B8

God bless you and his family and the rest of his fan base always!!!

Holly

P.S. I have a picture of us together when I saw him in 2007, but it was taken with one of them instant cameras and so the shot isn't as good as this one is.

^^^ Here it is! This is my mom and me with Joe at my one and only CMA Music Festival in 2000 which was known as Fan Fair at the time.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91375694_10160720709319616_946108499908100096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=2h2NDAYVbpQAX9QGfXn&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=01935460e419251c64f40ae0186487a9&oe=5EA789B8

God bless you and his family and the rest of his fan base always!!!

Holly

P.S. I have a picture of us together when I saw him in 2007, but it was taken with one of them instant cameras and so the shot isn't as good as this one is.

Thank you! I hope that you can still get the 2007 picture in this thread though.

Alex Harvey, Writer of “Delta Dawn” and “Reuben James,” Dies

http://www.cmt.com/news/1819901/alex-harvey-writer-of-delta-dawn-and-reuben-james-dies/

Go here (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/joe-diffes-daughter-grieves-after-his-lost-covid-19-battle) for both a recent clip and write up on Joe Diffie.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. It is very much appreciated how much has been shared about Joe, especially when maybe at the end of the day, the family doesn't owe the fans much if anything at all. I do remember hearing Joe say on the radio years ago that the fans are who keep celebrities going and so if I have ever overstepped in any way by caring about my favorites so much to where I may ask about things that might be private, I do apologize. To me, people as wonderful as Joe deserve all of the thought and respect in the world, especially when respect is what comes from people like him first. :) :) :)

John Prine, Who Chronicled the Human Condition in Song, Dies at 73

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/arts/music/john-prine-dead.html

I didn't think that I would ever see it again, but I found it!!!

Go here and start watching at the 1:21:16 mark of the clip for Joe's Music City News performance of "The Ships That Don't Come In".

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God bless you and his family and the rest of his fans always!!!

Holly

P.S. I didn't think that Joe would ever give it up at the end, I LOVE the smile on his face while listening to the crowd go bonkers for him!!!

I didn't think that I would ever see it again, but I found it!!!

Go here and start watching at the 1:21:16 mark of the clip for Joe's Music City News performance of "The Ships That Don't Come In".

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God bless you and his family and the rest of his fans always!!!

Holly

P.S. I didn't think that Joe would ever give it up at the end, I LOVE the smile on his face while listening to the crowd go bonkers for him!!!

Thank you for finding that.

^^^ Thank you for checking it out! To me, Joe should've gotten that award that he was nominated for, but I think that it went to someone else.

God bless you and Joe's family always!!!

Holly

P.S. I know that at the end of the day, awards are not what get the bills paid and Joe would be a person who wouldn't hesitate to point that out because I once heard him say on the radio that the fans are who keep celebrities going, but in my opinion, Joe should've had more of a house cleaning history compared to this here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Diffie#Awards_and_nominations), especially after giving such a superb award show performance. :mad: :mad: :mad:

^^^ Thank you for checking it out! To me, Joe should've gotten that award that he was nominated for, but I think that it went to someone else.

God bless you and Joe's family always!!!

Holly

P.S. I know that at the end of the day, awards are not what get the bills paid and Joe would be a person who wouldn't hesitate to point that out because I once heard him say on the radio that the fans are who keep celebrities going, but in my opinion, Joe should've had more of a house cleaning history compared to this here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Diffie#Awards_and_nominations), especially after giving such a superb award show performance. :mad: :mad: :mad:

You're welcome!

Country singer Cady Groves dead at 30

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/country-singer-cady-groves-dead-at-30.amp

According to Cady's brother Cody, Cady died on Saturday from unspecified natural causes.

https://www.etonline.com/cady-groves-singer-songwriter-dead-at-age-30-145894

Bret Michaels Unmasked as the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’

https://tasteofcountry.com/bret-michaels-banana-masked-singer/

FGL, Lady A, Martina McBride To Appear on NBC's Songland

https://98txt.iheart.com/featured/dollar-bill/content/2020-03-10-fgl-lady-a-martina-mcbride-to-appear-on-nbcs-songland/

'The Masked Singer' Astronaut Revealed as a Country Hitmaker

https://tasteofcountry.com/masked-singer-astronaut-hunter-hayes/

Fuzzy Owen, Bakersfield Sound icon, dies at 91

https://www.kget.com/news/fuzzy-owen-bakersfield-sound-icon-dies-at-91/?fbclid=IwAR2LsZgMGOQh3LORfcTxj2MB3cJtBoryjuBqD3eJTzz_VDHnrHXYJkTNlvU

Country music industry remembering the life of Fuzzy Owen

https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/remembering-the-life-of-country-music-singer-fuzzy-owens

Trace Adkins among those to perform at PBS's National Memorial Day Concert

https://www.kfdi.com/2020/05/07/trace-adkins-among-those-to-perform-at-pbss-national-memorial-day-concert/

^^^ Thanks for the news! I pray that his TV show is still going to happen.

God bless you and Trace always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

P.S. I talked about it here (https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?p=5698054#post5698054).

^^^ Thanks for the news! I pray that his TV show is still going to happen.

God bless you and Trace always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

P.S. I talked about it here (https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?p=5698054#post5698054).

You’re welcome!

Bucky Baxter, Pedal-Steel Great Who Toured With Bob Dylan, Dead at 65

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/bucky-baxter-bob-dylan-dead-obit-1004905/?fbclid=IwAR0q0sv8VNwJUoqfww6WohYi1D49CiJubIFryyKTX8S2pGAJZbz95QXDz_w

Jimmy Capps, Guitarist on Numerous Country Hits, Dies at 81

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/arts/music/jimmy-capps-dead.html

Central Texas musician James "Slim" Hand passes away

https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/texas/central-texas-musician-james-slim-hand-passes-away-monday-morning

According to this write up here (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/country-band-lady-antebellum-changes-name-to-lady-a-because-of-slavery-reference), Lady Antebellum will now be known as Lady A.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

P.S. My question(s) is why was the named picked to begin with and if its meaning has nothing to do with why its being changed, why does it have to be changed at all?

Daughter of country singer Hank Williams Jr. killed in Tennessee crash

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-hank-williams-jr-daughter-dead-crash-20200614-mah7iht4tverdfmqiyduixdw2i-story.html?outputType=amp

Having a confession:

After so long of following rock and metal for decades, I have grown frustrated with the redundancy of rock radio stations. As a result this week, I have switched entirely to listening to a COUNTRY station in Seattle, 98.9 FM The Bull. New country, great songs.

I just needed feel-good songs with a sense of humor and an ability to touch the heart. I no longer felt it in the same old songs on other stations.

I was actually exposed to a Seattle country station, I think it was The Wolf, at my new work environment two and a half years ago, that I couldn't get enough!!

Former Lady Antebellum will continue going by Lady A after apologizing to singer with the same name

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/06/16/lady-antebellum-name-change-blues-singer-band-connect-lady-dispute/3197200001/

Having a confession:

After so long of following rock and metal for decades, I have grown frustrated with the redundancy of rock radio stations. As a result this week, I have switched entirely to listening to a COUNTRY station in Seattle, 98.9 FM The Bull. New country, great songs.

I just needed feel-good songs with a sense of humor and an ability to touch the heart. I no longer felt it in the same old songs on other stations.

I was actually exposed to a Seattle country station, I think it was The Wolf, at my new work environment two and a half years ago, that I couldn't get enough!!
To me, nothing will ever top country music of the 80s and 90s.

God bless you and all of my favorites who are still here always!!!

Holly

P.S. Welcome to the country music hood. :) :) :)

To me, nothing will ever top country music of the 80s and 90s.

God bless you and all of my favorites who are still here always!!!

Holly

P.S. Welcome to the country music hood. :) :) :)

:thanks:
That's one problem I have with some of the latest country, that it seems to have been infiltrated by weird elements of hip-hop "percussion", drum samples and things to make it seem "current". Some of these things have a sort of weird "pop" connection. This was the problem in some of the 90's country, the whole "young country" trend where everyone tried to sound more like "old rock and roll" like The Eagles and others in order to gain acceptance. It's important to grow and change, but some of it felt compromised in the process.

I'm listening to 100.7 The Wolf in Seattle. I switched it from The Bull station to this one because The Bull was good but seemed to play the same songs. I always liked The Wolf since I first started listening to it years ago because it had a variety of songs.

I have to admit that one of the reasons why I gave up listening to rock and metal was because as of lately, everyone in it started getting all into it with "social" and "political" messages and acted like they had to get on soapboxes in the media rather than just play music. While social commentary has always been a part of rock and metal, it got to the point where no one was making music but always "preaching" in ads and articles. It was taking itself too seriously and distracted from enjoying music.

Country was always about fun and feeling good, and having those good "cry-in-your-beer" songs about the girl who broke your heart and took your dog. With your pickup.

I feel like writing my own socially conscious country song: "The Politics Of Drinking".

^^^ If trying to get away from the soap boxes is your intention, sadly country music may not be the direction to go in either, because plenty of singers in country music have never hesitated to get up on the ones that they possess, but at the end of the day, I can't blame a good deal of them. What they address needs to be acknowledged in some way and as long as what they address isn't being glorified, I say more power to them!

God bless you and my favorites always!!!

Holly

^^^ If trying to get away from the soap boxes is your intention, sadly country music may not be the direction to go in either, because plenty of singers in country music have never hesitated to get up on the ones that they possess, but at the end of the day, I can't blame a good deal of them. What they address needs to be acknowledged in some way and as long as what they address isn't being glorified, I say more power to them!

God bless you and my favorites always!!!

Holly
It's true, or becoming a little clearer as I'm listening, that there is more social commentary or action in country music (think the Dixie Chicks over fifteen years ago) than before, and that's not really going away. I get that. And for a long while I applauded and defended social commentary in rock and metal. Well, in fact, I always defended it. Until I got to the point recently that every band in rock and metal started acting and talking like Rage Against the Machine wannabes. And I was thinking, okay, for political views in music and by performers, were more conservative views allowed? Or is that, well, you know?

I don't know, for instance, about this action by Lady Antebellum to change their name. I get it that the name means "pre-Civil War", a nod to Southern culture from where they came. But that brings up so many ideas of things like "pro-slavery" and an "endorsement" of the practice, etc. It's a little strange for people to disavow any connotations to a certain culture, region, or era that has unsavory implications. But it's like the South and that history has become a pariah, or in fact any period in American history because anything before our current gloriously enlightened period of sophistication is to be considered relegated to the dustbin of history. Eighty-seven years before the Gettysburg Address was, well, "America didn't really exist or shouldn't have been deserving of consideration". But the connections to the South didn't mean the same thing to everyone at all time.

^^^ To me, Lady Antebellum could always keep their original name and give the second word another meaning that is more positive. Some words have more than one meaning anyway and so why not the word antebellum?

God bless you and the members of the act always!!!

Holly

P.S. In my opinion, its like saying that you have nothing in your closet to wear because everything in there has a bad memory to go with it. If the clothes are never worn again, they will never have the chance of being connected to a good memory later on in life.

^^^ To me, Lady Antebellum could always keep their original name and give the second word another meaning that is more positive. Some words have more than one meaning anyway and so why not the word antebellum?

God bless you and the members of the act always!!!

Holly

P.S. In my opinion, its like saying that you have nothing in your closet to wear because everything in there has a bad memory to go with it. If the clothes are never worn again, they will never have the chance of being connected to a good memory later on in life.
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I actually read that antebellum meant a style of architecture.

I'm not sure that "Lady A" sounds country enough. They should replace it with something more "Southern-y" if they have concerns about it.

Just read that the wonderful Dixie Chicks are renaming themselves to just "The Chicks". Greeeeeeeeaaaaaat.

Not that they really mattered in the past fifteen years. Much.

I don't know, but if they call themselves to "The Chicks", does it just sound like some forgotten MTV new wave band of females or something?

^^^ To me, this news is no different compared to the current news surrounding Lady Antebellum and if the name has nothing to do with why its being changed, why change it at all, especially if the name has been the name that you have gone by for so many years already?

God bless you and Lady Antebellum always!!!

Holly

P.S. When I first moved here to east Tennessee, I tried going by my middle name, but I couldn't get adjusted to it after going by my first name the first fourteen years of my life.

^^^ To me, this news is no different compared to the current news surrounding Lady Antebellum and if the name has nothing to do with why its being changed, why change it at all, especially if the name has been the name that you have gone by for so many years already?

God bless you and Lady Antebellum always!!!

Holly

P.S. When I first moved here to east Tennessee, I tried going by my middle name, but I couldn't get adjusted to it after going by my first name the first fourteen years of my life.

I agree totally. Why the sudden need for name changes when they went by these names for years anyway? It's just phony.

It'll always be Lady Antebellum and Dixie Chicks, no matter what.

On a related note, David Lee Roth says he's changing his middle name to David L. Roth or "El Roth", some speculating because Lee is "too reminiscent" of General Robert E. Lee.
I wonder if Geddy Lee of Rush would have to follow suit and change his professional last name (his real last name is Weintraub).

My middle name is Lee. Should I change it? :crazy:

Go here (https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/country-stars-chase-rice-chris-janson-spark-outrage-videos-packed-n1232372) for the latest news concerning the Covid-19 matter. I have a foot in both fields which of course means that I understand both sides of the situation completely, but since a person can't sit on the fence forever, no rhyme intended there, I can't blame Chase and Chris for getting out there again when at the end of the day, what a person chooses to do with their lives is all up to them and only them and to me, if a person wants to spend the rest of their lives in a Petri dish, its their life, but what plenty of people obviously do not get is that not everyone is going to have the same frame of mind which in my opinion is a good thing because only so many people can fit in a Petri dish anyway.

God bless you and Chase and Chris always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/country-stars-chase-rice-chris-janson-spark-outrage-videos-packed-n1232372) for the latest news concerning the Covid-19 matter. I have a foot in both fields which of course means that I understand both sides of the situation completely, but since a person can't sit on the fence forever, no rhyme intended there, I can't blame Chase and Chris for getting out there again when at the end of the day, what a person chooses to do with their lives is all up to them and only them and to me, if a person wants to spend the rest of their lives in a Petri dish, its their life, but what plenty of people obviously do not get is that not everyone is going to have the same frame of mind which in my opinion is a good thing because only so many people can fit in a Petri dish anyway.

God bless you and Chase and Chris always!!!

Holly
Yeah, it was oh so selfish that these country artists chose to have a concert where fans were not practicing safe social distancing and other protocols, yeah, we get that. Evil so and so's! Yet earlier this month, protests erupted nationwide where all safety precautions were abandoned to make their social "statement".

I mean, I agree that such country artists should be horsewhipped if we had a horse, but let's be consistent.

Oh wait, no, if it's collective outrage, it's being "conscientious", but if it's just one or two artists encouraging such behavior, it's "selfish!" :nonono:

Btw, wouldn't the activities of the non-social distancing crowd at this concert be considered enhancing herd immunity? ;)

^^^ Another thing that most likely isn't anymore of a favor is however things have been going where airline traveling is concerned.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. I haven't been on a plane since the spring of 1991.

Here is a picture of the Canadian pop group The Moffatts from when they were a country music group:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9QZv5BZ5eeE/hqdefault.jpg

And here is the music video for Caterpillar Crawl:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9oPf4jqvY5E

Here is a picture of the Canadian pop group The Moffatts from when they were a country music group:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9QZv5BZ5eeE/hqdefault.jpg

And here is the music video for Caterpillar Crawl:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9oPf4jqvY5E
NKOTB or O-Town, country style!

NKOTB or O-Town, country style!

*NSYNC or The Backstreet Boys, country style!

Bill Mack Dead: Country Music Icon Dies From COVID-19

https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/bill-mack-dead/

Former WBAP Country Cowboy, Bill Mack, Dead at 88

https://www.wbap.com/2020/07/31/former-wbap-country-cowboy-bill-mack-dead-at-88/

*NSYNC or The Backstreet Boys, country style!

Yeah, those, too!

I read yesterday that one of Garth Brooks's daughters has Covid-19, his daughter named Allie that is.

God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly

I read yesterday that one of Garth Brooks's daughters has Covid-19, his daughter named Allie that is.

God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly

He also withdrew from the CMA Entertainer Of The Year category.

^^^ When something like this happens, I wonder if a reinstating can happen through another person who believes that a dropping out should never take place?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

‘In the Ghetto’ Songwriter Mac Davis Dead at 78

https://tasteofcountry.com/mac-davis-dead-dies/

I'm in heaven! I found a video online that shows how to play "Beer Never Broke My Heart" by Luke Combs.

Just trying to get my guitar to have dropped-D tuning in the video, but it sounds different that how I expected.

Country music star Alan Jackson lists lavish Tennessee estate for $23M

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/country-music-star-alan-jackson-lists-lavish-tennessee-estate-for-dollar23m/ss-BB19E1SH

^^^ I pray that all is well with him and the family considering the fact that another place that he owned was put up for sale three years ago according to the write up on him that I have found here (https://tasteofcountry.com/alan-jackson-mansion-estate-for-sale-pictures/).

God bless you and AJ and his family always!!!

Holly

Well, the latest in country music concerns newer country act Morgan Wallen. According to this write up here, his Saturday Night Live appearance will not be happening this weekend due to his recent public activity.

https://tasteofcountry.com/morgan-wallen-taking-break-from-country-music-alabama-tiktok-videos/

Out of what I’ve heard from him so far, his newest song named “Seven Summers Ago” is his best and I hope that it can at least be as successful as his previous release if not better, but I can’t help but wonder how this will affect his radio performance. Do keep in mind that back in May, he was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct which I am guessing is what brought an end to his #1 streak according to his list of songs here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Wallen#Singles

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. The charges against him were eventually dropped according to what was just now said on the Inside Edition show concerning this matter.

Country & Songwriting Legend Jerry Jeff Walker Has Died

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/country-songwriting-legend-jerry-jeff-walker-has-died/

I bought the latest issue of 'Guitar World'. It has Angus Young of AC/DC on the cover, but I bought it for the article on the Brothers Osbourne!

They talk about their new album 'Skeletons' and the struggles they've had in the past year and how they prevailed. It's not every issue that 'Guitar World' featured country artists, and I hope they keep showing more!

I learned how to play my second country song, "All Night"!

According to this write up here (https://tasteofcountry.com/lee-brice-tests-positive-coronavirus/), Lee Brice is the latest singer in country music to have the Covid sickness.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/country-artists-call-for-return-to-live-concerts-after-biden-harris-celebrations/) for the latest concerning the Covid sickness.

God bless you and those who have been impacted the most always!!!

Holly

Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Unmasked on 'The Masked Singer'

https://tasteofcountry.com/clint-black-lisa-hartman-masked-singer-snow-owls/

To me, every tribute during last night's CMA award show should’ve been done the way that the Charlie Daniels tribute was done and that is with a medley of the biggest hits. The tributes to Mac Davis and Kenny Rogers were too sad. The Joe Diffie tribute couldn’t have been any more fun. I just wish that more of his songs had been acknowledged because in my opinion, “Pickup Man” isn’t even close to being his best song.

Zac Brown Band, in my opinion, should've been the act to sing "The Devil Went Down To Georgia". They couldn't have done a more awesome job on the song during the 2009 CMA award show.

Congrats to Eric Church on his first ever Entertainer of the Year award win! What he didn't hesitate to put out there up there on that stage couldn't have been better stated.

God bless you and him and the ZBB and the families of those that we lost this year always!!!

Holly

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1990s Country Hitmaker Doug Supernaw Dies

https://musicrow.com/2020/11/1990s-country-hitmaker-doug-supernaw-dies/

^^^ My favorite songs from him are "Reno" and "I Don't Call Him Daddy" which was the only song from him that went all the way.

If it wasn't for my most favorite actor, Bronson Pinchot that is, 2020 would completely suck in my opinion.

God bless you and him and Doug's family always!!!

Holly

Hal Ketchum, Nineties Country Singer of ‘Small Town Saturday Night,’ Dead at 67

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/hal-ketchum-country-singer-dead-obit-1094771/

^^^ I was only nine years old when his first song went to radio in 1991. I've loved him ever since "Small Town Saturday Night". I have too many favorites from him to name.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. 2020 can kiss my Holly hump!!!

For so long I was the "metal guy" here, but I have had so many ideas for country songs and titles just hitting me. I look for inspiration from plenty of country artists online.

So I have a question, there is a country video with a hilariously clever vocal line, "Chew tabacka, chew tabacka, chew tabacka, spit", and I think it may be Blake Shelton, but I'm not sure. It's a video in a bar setting with tons of people partying it up. Has anyone seen this video? It was a few weeks ago, and I can't remember the title.

Not that I endorse the use of chewing tobacco in any way, but I thought this was a catchy aside line. One of the great things about country is its wordplay. :happyface

Ingrid Andress, Miranda Lambert Lead 2021 Country Grammy Nominees

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/2021-grammy-awards-country-nominees-1094238/

Loretta Lynn claims "Country Is Dead"?

This appears to be a story a year old, but it popped up on Facebook yesterday:

https://foxnews.com/entertainment/loretta-lynn-declares-country-music-dead

^^^ To me it isn't dead as long as it continues to be written, recorded, released, and played.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

^^^ To me it isn't dead as long as it continues to be written, recorded, released, and played.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

I think Loretta Lynn laments the days of great country icons as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and more recent classic figures as Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and others, as being "dead" and "forgotten" by newer fans . In every genre of music, people have a problem with change. She's definitely "old school", and newer country artists are going to rub her the wrong way.

At the same time, I can see a sort of "watering down" of country music to more pop standards to reach a greater audience. This was the accusation nearly thirty years ago with artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Garth Brooks, and others as part of the so-called "young country" which resembled more of 70s
classic rock artists as The Eagles and others rather than real country. And Brooks raised eyebrows when he released an "alternative country" album under a different persona. It's interesting to broaden country to not be typecast in a different era or particular sound.

^^^ I most definitely get where she is coming from because most of my favorites are not on the front burner anymore. To me, the best of the newer crop is the duo who actually originate from Canada named High Valley.

God bless you and them and my other favorites who are still here and Loretta always!!!

Holly

P.S. Its been just over a week now since one of my most favorite male singers went forward. As long as I am still here, what Hal Ketchum gave us will never be put away as well as what we got out of Billy Joe Royal, Joe Diffie (Him already too?), and Steve Sanders of the Oak Ridge Boys. What we got from Eddie Rabbit and Keith Whitley will never collect any dust either.

I just heard a song by Lady A on the radio a minute ago, and it got me to thinking:

Since Lady Antebellum jumped on the bandwagon to disavow Southern culture, pre-Civil War, as "racist", etc., and change their name to the more PC, UN-country-sounding moniker "Lady A" (ditto with the Dixie Chicks to simply "The Chicks"), what do we say about the band Confederate Railroad?

I saw a video of Confederate Railroad online and thought it was really good!

Maybe it's just me, but am I the only one who thinks that the pop duo Dan + Shay sound a little too fluffy to be called country? I mean, to each his own, but rugged is not an adjective I'd use to describe them.

I don't see these guys bench pressing pickups and semis any time soon.

^^^ Their first two songs named "Nineteen You And Me" and "Show You Off" are the only songs from them that I care for.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

LeAnn Rimes wins 'The Masked Singer' Season 4

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2020/12/16/LeAnn-Rimes-dressed-as-the-sun-wins-Masked-Singer-Season-4/1741608120411/

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/randy-houser-covid-19/) for more news concerning the Covid matter.

God bless you and every impacted person who is still here always!!!

Holly

Gwen Stefani Goes Country with Fiancé Blake Shelton in Cowboy Hat and Hot Pink Boots

https://people.com/music/gwen-stefani-wears-cowboy-hat-and-boots-in-photo-with-blake-shelton/

So what DOES the "A" in Lady A's name now stand for?

^^^ What I want to know is why they couldn't just leave their name the way that it was and give the "Antebellum" word a whole new meaning since its original meaning doesn't set well with so many people. Its like never again wearing an article of clothing again after something bad happens to you when you had it on the last time. If its never again worn, you will never have any better memories to go with it. Only the bad one will forever be with it.

God bless you and Hillary, Dave, and Charles always!!!

Holly

Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen & More Hang With Peyton Manning at Nashville Bar

https://www.countrynow.com/luke-combs-kenny-chesney-morgan-wallen-more-hang-with-peyton-manning-at-saloon-16-in-knoxville/

K.T. Oslin, Country Star of the '80s and '90s, Dies at 78

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/9503509/kt-oslin-dead-country-star

^^^ To me, her videos only made her songs even better.

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God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

^^^ To me, her videos only made her songs even better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWqNzbPsD2o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL241dZKuJ0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF5r-CSB38E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8IDLwPt76c

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

^Thank you for sharing those videos Holly.

^^^ You're welcome.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

I also posted the video for Do Ya' over on the Our Country Music Chat thread.

The newest person to go forward is bluegrass legend Tony Rice. He was 69 and right now the cause of his passing is unknown.

https://tasteofcountry.com/tony-rice-dead-dies/

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

^^^ What I want to know is why they couldn't just leave their name the way that it was and give the "Antebellum" word a whole new meaning since its original meaning doesn't set well with so many people. Its like never again wearing an article of clothing again after something bad happens to you when you had it on the last time. If its never again worn, you will never have any better memories to go with it. Only the bad one will forever be with it.

God bless you and Hillary, Dave, and Charles always!!!

Holly

The changed name Lady A just doesn't sound country enough. It's like...Cardi B. Or Tenacious D.

I think it's possible to change the meaning to something else. Antebellum simply means "before the war", as well as an architectural style, from what I read. It feels like pandering to change something because of a Southern connotation in whatever context.

Luke Bryan Surprises His Wife With Crazy Song on Her Birthday

https://tasteofcountry.com/luke-bryan-wife-caroline-bryan-birthday-surprise-2020/

Currently enrolled in an online course in learning how to play country guitar. Getting familiarized with various styles of country in the 20th century since the 1920's. One hundred years of country! Learning about rockabilly in the mid-1950's and it is exciting!

Ed Bruce Dies: Country Singer-Songwriter & ‘Bret Maverick’ Actor Was 81

https://deadline.com/2021/01/ed-bruce-dead-obituary-bret-maverick-country-singer-songwriter-was-81-1234667540/

So country radio and the CMA has decided to BAN country superstar Morgan Wallen from the airwaves for being recorded using a racial slur.

The guy who gave us that great hit "Whisky Glasses" will no longer be heard from ever again due to bad behavior. Is this fair?

Reports state that his sales are still very strong. Posting links later as this story develops.

^^^ I doubt that he will be banned from radio and the other musical platforms forever, but for now, whoever thinks that he is worth buying is all that he has now, but if the buyers like what they hear enough, maybe that will be all that he will ever need. If he is able to get new music out there later on, they will remember him and buy his newest material then as well. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. The overheard word choice in my opinion is wrong, but so is the reason why we know about any of this in the first place. If the person who made the film thought that too much of a disturbance was being made, dialing 9-1-1 is what should have been done, but from what we can tell, all that they cared about doing was filming other people and without the permission of who it is that they decided to film.

According to what I read at another forum, Morgan's sales/streams are up 339% even as his radio play is down 70%.

My thoughts? Sometimes controversy may only work in a person's favor. One thing that we can all agree on is that it does help to get a person's name out there better. I can't help but wonder if this whole matter was staged so that what is happening now would take place.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. I still love his song named "Seven Summers Ago", but right now, its the only song from him that I care for.

I have never liked the idea that people feel the need to use phones to capture egregious behavior. "Let's make this go viral! We'll show them!" And Wallen appears to have used this in a drunken rant, not specifically directed at anyone or in any way "racist". (I in fact recall the actual slur was the name of an obscene rap song from about thirty years ago, so was he subconsciously referencing that?) Sad that the offended neighbor could not have called 911.

It's sad that the whole industry has to punish him, a country star on the ascendant, when so much more has been said and done that is worse. Thinking of Nick Cannon's actual racist rants for which his penalty is a mere slap on the wrist.

Now I've got "Whisky Glasses" stuck in my head. I want to hear more of Morgan Wallen, I've heard he has great songs!

Morgan Wallen’s sister defends country music star, blames cancel culture amid racial slur scandal

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/morgan-wallens-sister-defends-country-star-racial-slur-scandal

I second everything that Morgan's sister put out there.

God bless you and him and all of his family always!!!

Holly

It was so cool to see a country act take part in the Super Bowl again and who better than the current CMA Entertainer of the Year winner? To me, the best ever half time show was the one of 1994 because a country act did every song. :) :) :)

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God bless you and each one and Eric Church always!!!

Holly

P.S. Here is Eric's performance of our nation's anthem.

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It was so cool to see a country act take part in the Super Bowl again and who better than the current CMA Entertainer of the Year winner? To me, the best ever half time show was the one of 1994 because a country act did every song. :) :) :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7zOHLsGNDg

God bless you and each one and Eric Church always!!!

Holly

P.S. Here is Eric's performance of our nation's anthem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vswaT_KOZCw

The videos won’t show up.

^^^ They should work now. They are on my screen with no problem any way.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

^^^ They should work now. They are on my screen with no problem any way.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

^ Thank you for fixing the video links!

^^^ You're welcome! Thank you for checking them out! :) :) :)

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Morgan Wallen’s sister defends country music star, blames cancel culture amid racial slur scandal

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/morgan-wallens-sister-defends-country-star-racial-slur-scandal

I saw a video with a girl, who was undoubtedly a person of color and a part of Mogan Wallen's business entourage, defend him. What one says as part of a drunken binge and what one means are two different things. We're in too much of a politically charged time to think rationally.


At the same time, "Whisky Glasses" becomes a new anthem.

So Morgan Wallen recently shared a new video of himself. I pray that this newest wake up call of his is the last one that he’ll ever need. Getting on the road of sobriety is already a good step in the right direction and yes, nine days without a drink may not be much to write home about at the moment, but may the beat that he is currently playing only go on. :) :) :)

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God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. This reminds me of something that is said in my most favorite TV show: “Rome may have been built in a day, but it did take a month to secure it.” :) :) :)

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/grand-ole-opry-95th-anniversary-lineup-artists-performers/) to see who will be a part of tomorrow night's Grand Ole Opry TV special.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/2021-acm-awards-nashville/) for news concerning the ACM awards. :) :) :)

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Happy 20th Grand Ole Opry anniversary to Brad Paisley!

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Happy 47th birthday to 90s singer Bryan White.

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God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

P.S. The following is my most favorite song from fellow 90's singer Mindy McCready who sadly went forward on this day in 2013.

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Here is an interesting new clip concerning the current state of country music.

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I remember the lady singer who is talked to in the middle of the clip named Rissi Palmer who is an African American country singer. I am blown away over what she had to say concerning the way that things have gone for her when its time for her to go on stage. How can the security people not know that she is a singer for the gathering's entertainment?

God bless you and Rissi always!!!

Holly

"Video not available in your country". Whatever.

Now I'm curious about the current state of country music.

^^^ I will never understand why some clips are like that. What difference does it make where a person is?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Here is an interesting new clip concerning the current state of country music.

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I remember the lady singer who is talked to in the middle of the clip named Rissi Palmer who is an African American country singer. I am blown away over what she had to say concerning the way that things have gone for her when its time for her to go on stage. How can the security people not know that she is a singer for the gathering's entertainment?

God bless you and Rissi always!!!

Holly
Now while it is interesting to see developments that country music is diversifying with its acceptance of gay and black female artists, it seems a little too tied in to the narrative to the new "woke" culture that has begun to pervade everything, that it cannot be itself and transcend. It is subjected to it and is no longer itself.

Now the incident with Morgan Wallen is pathetic and he apologized for it. Will Nashville forgive him and let him continue on with his career? That remains to be seen. But I hear Vince Gill sing an obligatory song about "400 years" of racial oppression. And immediately one is aware of the '1619 Project' which claims that America is founded on slavery and is now being taught in the school curriculum everywhere. Country music, like anything in popular culture, is in need of change. But it seems that in the process, it is more about the kowtowing to the politically correct zeitgeist rather than accepting of different voices. Does this not sacrifice the spirit of country, the ability to be one's own self and not compromise to the whims of the collective "woke" crowd?

When this discussion is carried on CBS, you get the impression right off that this is not about things more nuanced in the culture of country. It is going to focused on the "scandals" and more "controversial" things average viewers are not going to "get". It's aired more for its provocative nature than for actual questions and issues country artists face.

Now Luke Combs is apologizing for the use of images of the Confederate flag in a previous video for "Outlaw" (forgot the full title).

We're. Just. Devastated.

Go here (http://www.cmt.com/news/1830804/maren-morris-and-chris-stapleton-lead-2021-acm-awards-nominees/) to see who has been nominated for this year's Academy Of Country Music awards.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/cma-fest-canceled-again-for-2021-due-to-covid-19/) for the latest country music occurrence or should I say cancellation?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Leslie Jordan: America’s new country music star

https://www.losangelesblade.com/2021/03/10/leslie-jordan-americas-new-country-music-star/

Congrats to Beyonce on her Grammy history making accomplishment. Do however keep in mind that she dethroned by just one win a lady who is only judged on her music because its the only thing that she puts out there on display. In other words, she keeps her negative opinions, certain politics, and her boobs to herself. :) :) :)

God bless you and both ladies always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison Krauss since 1994)

Say a prayer for country legend B.J. Thomas. He is currently fighting stage four lung cancer. Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/b-j-thomas-lung-cancer-stage-four/) for the news.

God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/205989/bobby-bones-joins-effort-to-bring-major-league-bas) for an interesting piece of news that really isn't about country music, but it does concern Nashville.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tvline.com/2021/04/12/luke-bryan-american-idol-judge-replaced-paula-abdul-season-19/) to read about the latest person to be Covid-19 positive.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Although she's done everything possible to be extremely safe over the past year, Martina McBride, also recently tested Covid positive. Fortunately, it seemed like more of a mild case. She lost her sense of smell/taste, but that has returned. She's been posting regular updates to Instagram. She always planned on it, but will most definitely be getting vaccinated as soon as she is able.

According to this write up here (https://tasteofcountry.com/little-big-towns-phillip-sweet-covid-19/), Phillip Sweet of the Little Big Town act is the latest person in country music to be hit with the Covid sickness.

God bless you and him and the other members of the group always!!!

Holly

According to this write up here (https://tasteofcountry.com/carly-pearce-lee-brice-i-hope-youre-happy-now-2021-acm-awards-winner/), Lee Brice and Carly Pearce are the ACM Vocal Event of the Year winners.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/chris-janson-house-fire-pictures/) for news concerning Chris Janson. I thank the Lord for looking after him and his family.

God bless you and Chris and his family always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/american-idol-caleb-kennedy-kkk-hood-video-exits-show/) for a write up concerning one of the remaining American Idol contestants…if the guy truly still remains.

I am not a fan of American Idol, but to see such a headline, my two pennies on the matter can no longer have a place in my pocket. To me, if this Caleb Kennedy kid doesn’t have a racist rump, he needs to get up off his cockamamie keister and finish what’s already been started because its moments like this that a person will find out just how many fans it is that they truly have which is what leaves me with this question: can the kid still be voted for even though walking away has become his intention?

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

The album that I have been waiting on is finally on its way! Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/alison-krauss-robert-plant-raise-the-roof-album-cant-let-go/) for the awesome news concerning Alison Krauss and Robert Plant.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

Nanci Griffith, Grammy-Winning Folk Singer/Songwriter, Dies at 68

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/9614757/nanci-griffith-dead-folk-singer-songwriter

Because today was recently labeled Charlie Daniels Day, here is my most favorite of his videos. Why this one? One of most favorite singers happens to be a part of the collaboration and sadly just like Charlie, he was another one of the many that we had to let go of last year too, I miss Hal Ketchum so much!!! Thankfully the other singer in the video is still here with us, I love John Berry too.

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God bless you and John always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of Hal)

Last night I read that the lady who was married to country legend Ronnie Milsap has gone forward. What makes the matter worse is that their boy was the first to go in early 2019. The following is a clip that shows all three of them in 2002 when Ronnie was given the Academy Of Country Music's Pioneer Award. I love how "What A Difference You've Made In My Life" is done for him.

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God bless you and Ronnie and any family that he still has always!!!

Holly

According to this write up here (https://tasteofcountry.com/jimmie-alllen-dancing-with-tthe-stars-cast-season-30-2021/), newer country singer Jimmie Allen will be a dancer on the next season of Dancing With The Stars.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/trace-adkins-monarch/) for a great new write up concerning Trace Adkins. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of Trace)

CBS To Present “Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler” Concert Special On September 23

http://www.cmt.com/news/1837633/cbs-to-present-kenny-rogers-all-in-for-the-gambler-concert-special-on-september-23/

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/2021-cma-awards-nominees/) to see who got nominated for this fall's CMA awards! A list of who has never gotten one before is underneath, but I have already spotted one person who should not be included there: Lee Brice.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. Lee collected his first win last fall and it was for the Musical Event Of The Year award.

Nelly says new 'Heartland' album is a love letter to country music's 'last frontier'

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nelly-heartland-album-love-letter-country-music-last-frontier

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/nashville-new-years-eve-party-2021-how-to-watch/) for a write up concerning a country music special that will take place on New Year's Eve.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Chris Stapleton, Eric Church share top CMA nominations

https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-arts-and-entertainment-country-music-race-and-ethnicity-music-4969dfcbaec81e8867a4677073cd5fb0

Another song from the sophomore Alison Krauss/Robert Plant album has been released.

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God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

P.S. Their album will be available in its entirety on November 19th.

Another song from the sophomore Alison Krauss/Robert Plant album has been released.

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God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

P.S. Their album will be available in its entirety on November 19th.

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God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/monarch-trailer-trace-adkins-susan-sarandon/) for a clip concerning the new show named Monarch starring Trace Adkins and legendary actress Susan Sarandon. :) :) :)

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of Trace)

P.S. It premieres on the FOX network January 30th.

Country music has just lost two more legends:

Stonewall Jackson yesterday at the age of 89 of vascular dementia

Gary Scruggs at the age of 72 on December 1st (A cause of death has not yet been provided.)

God bless you and their families always!!!

Holly

Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen Will Headline Inaugural TidalWave Fest

https://tasteofcountry.com/tidalwave-music-festival-lineup-luke-bryan-morgan-wallen/

I pray that Trace Adkins has himself a safe and awesome 60th birthday today!

God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

P.S. His new TV show named Monarch premieres January 30th on the FOX network.

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/monarch-delay-fox-trace-adkins-susan-sarandon/) for an update on Trace's new show.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/sara-evans-husband-jay-barker-arrested-felony-assault/) for the latest concerning Sara Evans. I pray that things do not get any worse for her.

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/sam-williams-conservatorship-hank-williams-jr-holly-williams-i-want-out/) for a rather interesting write up concerning Hank Williams Jr.

God bless you and him and his family always!!!

Holly

Happy 60th birthday to Garth Brooks! The following are my favorites from him.

"I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair"
"Its Midnight, Cinderella"
"One Heart At A Time"
"You Move Me"
"Tearin' It Up And Burnin' It Down"
"Katie Wants A Fast One"
"Wrapped Up In You"
"Beer Run"
"Midnight Sun"
"Workin' For A Livin"

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Happy 59th birthday to country legend Travis Tritt. This is one of my favorite videos from him.

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God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/2022-acm-awards-nominees/) to see who was nominated for the Academy Of Country Music awards.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

‘Convoy’ Singer C.W. McCall Is in Hospice

https://tasteofcountry.com/c-w-mccall-hospice/?fbclid=IwAR0a07Uq007QXTp_eGyTkC636SpcOA3QHIqKMQyExhBYsoKcL01VzPFUwNY

^^^ I hate to hear of anyone being put into one of those places. The singer from the 90s named Lari White ended up in one and because of how bad her cancer was, she probably wasn't even there for three whole days.

God bless you and her family and C.W. and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. According to the write up, Valentine's Day would mark 70 years of marriage for C.W. and his wife. I pray that he was able to make it to that day at least.

I love when good stuff is added to You Tube. This is from earlier today. :) :) :)

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I wish that Trace would write another book this year while waiting to see if another season of Monarch will be wanted. It has been 15 years now since the release of his first book named A Personal Stand. I'd love to know more about all that has happened with him since then, whatever is okay for the fans to be allowed in on of course.

God bless you and Trace always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

I love C.W. McCall! I love his voice and his songs. I have his 'Wilderness' Album. I don't know why I don't have his 'Convoy' song.

The newest person to go forward is country singer from the 1990s Jeff Carson. A heart attack is what took him and what's worse is his only being 58 years old. This song went all the way to #1 for him in 1995.

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God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

Today would've been his 69th birthday. I miss him so much.

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God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him when I was just nine years old)

P.S. That first song and video is now 30 years old.

Happy 65th birthday to Vince Gill!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

The best country music news in a LONG time is the return/reunion of The Judds. I don't care how many times they've alleged "Farewell" tours. I'm just excited they're doing it one last time! The first time they announced a "Farewell" it was because Naomi truly thought she couldn't work again. I couldn't be more thrilled that they're going out one last time to celebrate the Country Music Hall of Fame induction.

Has anyone watched the Grady Smith videos on YouTube? He seems to have his finger on the pulse of many country artists not heard on radio. He offers some unique insights into the country scene.

Mickey Gilley, Country Star Whose Club Inspired ‘Urban Cowboy,’ Dies at 86

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/arts/music/mickey-gilley-dead.html

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/toby-keith-stomach-cancer-diagnosis/) for the latest concerning Toby Keith. Please say a prayer for him.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (one of his many fans)

Toby will not be playing his upcoming gigs:

https://deadline.com/2022/06/toby-keith-country-music-stomach-cancer-reveal-1235043658/

^^^ Thanks for the news. None of that surprises me. What I would love to know is why Toby didn't say anything sooner about this, like not long after getting hit with the news himself. The extra support that he is now getting could've been on his plate a whole lot quicker. To me, what is good about the current picture is the fact that he is still here which is the point that I am trying to make. We could've found out about his health in the worst way that there is, but due to the Lord and I can't thank him enough for it, we did not. May Toby continue to fight with all that he still has in him!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

^^^ Thanks for the news. None of that surprises me. What I would love to know is why Toby didn't say anything sooner about this, like not long after getting hit with the news himself. The extra support that he is now getting could've been on his plate a whole lot quicker. To me, what is good about the current picture is the fact that he is still here which is the point that I am trying to make. We could've found out about his health in the worst way that there is, but due to the Lord and I can't thank him enough for it, we did not. May Toby continue to fight with all that he still has in him!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

^ You're welcome.

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/2022-cma-awards-hosts-luke-bryan-peyton-manning/) to see who will be hosting this year's CMA awards show on Wednesday, November 9th.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly

According to this write up here (https://musicrow.com/2022/09/monarch-makes-a-splash-with-fox-network-premiere-pulls-over-5-million-combined-viewers/), over five million people tuned into the new show with Trace Adkins named Monarch. 3.8 million watched the first airing and 1.5 million watched the encore. My only questions are what does that mean? In other words, are those numbers good or bad?

God bless you and Trace always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

Garth Brooks Wraps Up ‘The Garth Channel’ After 6 Years

https://tasteofcountry.com/garth-brooks-garth-channel-show-ended/

Happy 50th birthday to country singer Brad Paisley!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him)

Go here (https://tasteofcountry.com/toby-keith-entire-bmi-icon-award-speech-video/) to see how things have been going for Toby Keith these days, may he kick the Cancer that he has right where it counts!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. I can't help but wonder how much weight he has dropped.

The winners of the 2022 CMA Awards:

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/country-music-association-awards-2022-complete-list-winners-cmas-1235428514/

^^^ Thanks for the news. The Grammy nominations will be announced on Tuesday November 15th. :) :) :)

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Just heard Red Dirt artist Jack Flint, age 37, just died hours after he got married.

May this piece of flawlessness score Alison another Grammy award. :) :) :)

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God bless you and Alison and Brad Rempel of the High Valley act always!!!

Holly (a fan of Alison since 1994)

Chris Stapleton to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl 57

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2023/01/24/chris-stapleton-to-sing-national-anthem-at-super-bowl-57/69835676007/

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^^^ Amen to this! We haven't had a country music halftime show since the 1994 bowl.

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God bless you and each singer who is still here always!!!

Holly

P.S. May Naomi be with the Lord.

Go here (https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/18/kellie-pickler-kyle-jacobs-suicide-country-music/) for the latest concerning Kelli Pickler. Please pray for her. She is in need of every prayer that she can get.

God bless you and Kelli and her family always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt3WVHLywto) for the new song from Brad Paisley. Because I get what he is trying to say in it, I pray that it's a big hit for him. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of Brad)

It was announced earlier today that Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, and songwriter Bob McDill are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly (a fan of Tanya since 1991)

I love Tanya and Patty! they deserve the honor!:thumbsup::thumbsup::clap

^^^ I just pray that they are both stronger than Naomi Judd was. She apparently could've been under the impression that her musical services were no longer necessary when she got put in there last year. :( :( :(

God bless you and Tanya and Patty always!!!

Holly (a fan of Miss T since 1991)

Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks Set to Co-Host the 2023 ACM Awards

https://www.billboard.com/music/country/dolly-parton-garth-brooks-acm-awards-hosts-1235294437/

Country singer Hal Ketchum would've hit 70 years old today if his passing had not taken place on November 23, 2020.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of him when "Small Town Saturday Night" first got released)

Happy 71st birthday to King George Strait. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

^^^ I just pray that they are both stronger than Naomi Judd was. She apparently could've been under the impression that her musical services were no longer necessary when she got put in there last year. :( :( :(


I'm sure you meant nothing by this, but honestly, this was a terrible thing to say.

Naomi was severely mentally ill. She was incredibly honored at news of the induction and was looking forward to it, as well as embarking on The Judds final tour. Tragically, her mental illness did not allow either to proceed as planned.

Happy 71st birthday to King George Strait. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

HollyLove you George! Happy Birthday!:heart:

Go here (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/country-singer-jason-aldean-suffers-191725861.html) for the latest concerning Jason Aldean. I pray that things went better for him last night in Saratoga Springs. To me, all summertime outdoor concert stages should include a good air conditioning system that is placed in front of the singers.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Not sure why Sheryl Crow thinks she's qualified to criticize Jason Aldean.

Had to mention, it may be a little late, but I went to see Hank Williams Jr. at White River Ampitheater in Auburn, Washington, the other weekend! Was slowly becoming aware of his music, and went mostly for an education in various styles of guitar, including slide and acoustic! Saw and met a lot of good looking girls there dressed to the nines! Everyone was having a good time, and the opening band, Old Crow Medicine Show, was there to get you into feeling good!

Heard some highlights such as "Family Tradition" and "A Country Boy Can Survive", among others. So many people were nice and helpful!

Not sure why Sheryl Crow thinks she's qualified to criticize Jason Aldean.
I just now saw a write up concerning another singer who has given his two cents on the matter concerning Jason and, in my opinion, not only does he owe Jason an apology, but his apology should also go out there everyone else in the music business, especially those who do not do any songwriting. I'd like to thank Jake Owen for what he had to say in response.

God bless you and him and Jason always!!!

Holly

P.S. Go here (https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/singers-jason-isbell-and-jake-owen-quarrel-over-jason-aldean-song/ar-AA1eboE3?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=f5a28428279c434c836b808133756b7b&ei=10) for the write up.

Before I share something new, I have to share an earlier clip first. My newest musical discovery is a person that I never knew of until last month, but as I've come to know more about him, I have learned that he has been around for at least five years now. Maybe some of you here have heard of him. His name is Mason Ramsey and a clip going viral of him singing "Lovesick Blues" from Hank Williams Sr. in the middle of a Wal-Mart store is how it all got started for him. This first clip here is a video and song from him at age 12 that was released in 2019 and to me, it couldn't be anymore awesome! :) :) :)

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The next two clips are what we get from Mason now at age 16. The first song was written by him and released on June 30th and the second song was released just two weeks ago. In my opinion, there can never be too much Mason from both now and his earlier years. I can't wait for whatever comes next from him, I love him so much!!! :) :) :)

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly (his newest fan)

P.S. Go here (https://www.youtube.com/@masonramsey/videos) for more of his material.

Any thoughts on Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North Of Redmond" taking the country by storm?

This song and video was released yesterday. To me, there is no other singer who can touch this complete and total masterpiece of a young man.

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly

Go here (https://countrynow.com/mason-ramseys-new-ep-falls-into-place-showcases-his-musical-evolution-this-is-not-the-same-mason/) for a new write up concerning my newest musical interest, Mason Ramsey. A new EP from him will be released tomorrow.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Attention Luke Bryan fans :)

-- you will find his great Kennedy Center Honors versions of "Penny Lover" and "Sail On" beginning around 1:35:15 (near the end) in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG1mo3EOP9Y

After 40 years, the butt kicking band named Sawyer Brown still hasn't gone anywhere which is only awesome news in my opinion. This new video from them was just released. :) :) :)

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God bless you and each past and present member always!!!

Holly (one of their many fans)

P.S. The lead singer is releasing a book this Tuesday about his life on the road. The book is named The Boys And Me which of course is one of their big songs from the 90s.

My newest favorite, Mason Ramsey that is, just released a new song.

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God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

P.S. This new song takes me back to one of my favorite singers who isn't here anymore. My favorite from way back started getting played in 1965. Billy Joe Royal is his name, and this song sounds like it could've been from his first album. :) :) :)

A video for Mason's new song has been released.

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God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

June Carter Cash’s Daughter Carlene Praises Beyoncé’s Country Music Debut

https://www.thewrap.com/beyonce-cowboy-carter-praised-by-june-carter-cash-daughter/

Dolly Parton reacts to Beyoncé's 'Jolene' cover on 'Cowboy Carter'

https://abcnews.go.com/culture/story/beyonce-covers-dolly-partons-jolene-cowboy-carter-album/?id=108655167

How Beyoncé answered Dolly Parton’s call and switched up the lyrics to ‘Jolene’

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/29/entertainment/dolly-parton-beyonce-jolene/index.html

‘Cowboy Carter’: Country crossover artists laud second act of Beyoncé’s album trilogy

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-29/beyonce-cowboy-carter-reactions-country-miley-cyrus-dolly-parton-post-malone

A new song named "Something That You Can Hold" from my newest favorite singer, Mason Ramsey, will be released Friday, April 26th. It may become available as early as midnight which is just a couple of hours from now. Go here (https://www.youtube.com/@masonramsey/videos) to check it out as soon as its available. All of his other music is already there to listen to. :) :) :)

God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly

On the radio dial in the Seattle area, we now have a new "Old School" country
station, Hank, KPLZ, which used to be a Top 40 station, as well as The Bull, which dropped off the air for a while to become an adult alternative station, but it returned to the radio to play "New Country". And there is The Wolf, which sort of plays a little of both in between.

This is a new song from Randy Travis, but the Artificial Intelligence ability is what's being used to keep his voice out there since it may be the only option that there is with his health being the way that it still is.

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God bless you and Randy always!!!

Holly

P.S. How do I feel about it? It's sad that he can't deliver like he used to, but if he had not delivered when it was still an option for him, he would never once be the subject of anyone's musical conversation. In other words, if anyone has earned the right to go such a route, it is most definitely him. Go here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Randy_Travis) for a list of all the love he received from the awards show powers that be. Happy 65th birthday to him by the way. :) :) :)

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly

This video was released today. Therefore, I am one happy Holly. :) :) :)

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly (a girl who only loves him more every day)

These two songs were released an hour ago. :) :) :)

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly

I'd like to thank Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys for his singing. He was 76 years old.

https://tasteofcountry.com/oak-ridge-boys-joe-bonsall-dead-dies/

God bless you and his family and the remaining members of the act always!!!

Holly (a girl who still misses Steve so very much)

P.S. Wow, what a year already for this group. Duane's wife went forward on Easter Sunday and William Lee had to let go of one of his sons on July 1st.