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Archive #1

Posted December 30, 2001
There are some great artists who are missing from the Country Music Hall of Fame. How can Sonny James possibley not be in there? It took forever to get Faron Young in there. He should have been one of the very first as Webb Pierce should have. Johnny Horton is my personal favorite of all time and I feel he, too should be a member. His career was tragically cut short but he certainly had every bit as much success as Patsy Cline who is rightfully a member. I believe a case could be made for Stonewall Jackson. Most of today's "so called" country music is absolute GARBAGE. The real artists such as Iris Dement and Ricky Skaggs they refuse to play. What about Moe Bandy? I know he still records because I still be his music. The worst thing that ever happend to our music was Awfulbama. I know there are a lot of fans out here that still love country music but can't find it on the radio anymore. How 'Bout It? Chester Willis - hortonjohnny@msn.com
Posted December 30, 2001
Hi Everyone! VERY pleased to meet you. One of the celebrated inductees into the Country Hall of Fame is Elvis Presley. My Elvis Presley / Artist Web Site has been posted for almost a year now. http://www.leeroybrown.com You are all invited to come over and have a look. And please could you all sign the Elvis Guestbook with your views on Country Music and Elvis' place in it. KINDEST REGARDS ,AMIGO, Lee - leeroybrownlrb@aol.com
Posted December 30, 2001
Need help! I'm looking for 3 Ranch Party shows to complete my collection- - numbers 22, 25 and 38. Because of varied numbering methods, it may be easier to ID these shows by their opening numbers: "Turn Around Boy" by Tex Ritter; "Old New Mexico" by Johnny Bond; "Pretty Little Pink" by the Ranch Party Gang. If anyone has these I'm willing to buy or trade. Contact me at metbet@prodigy.net. Mike Taylor
Posted December 30, 2001
I'd like to wish everyone a peaceful and happier 2002. Aaron "Cowboy Joe" - http://www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com
Posted December 28, 2001
I am looking for information on the Al Gannaway 35mm movies of Grand Old Opry Stars from mid-50's that were transferred to VHS tapes. I think there were 48 complete shows. Are they still available? Jim Cooper - tex2539@houston.rr.com
Posted December 28, 2001
This is a really great site! I've been a country music fan since the late 40s and it's good to hear from other people who appreciate GOOD country music. I've been wracking my brain for a couple years now, trying to remember the name of a girl singer that used to make appearances on some of the syndicated country music TV shows back in the 70s. I believe she was from Australia and was billed as "The Queen of Country Soul". Wow! Could she sing!!! I'd really like to know what was her name and what ever became of her. Thanks for any info you can provide. E-mail me at dalejenni@hotmail.com - Dale Jennings Posted December 28, 2001
My name is Mike Porter and I am a singer/songwriter residing in Nashville. I have currently finished my debut album "One Last Time" and am currently in the process of shopping for a label. I am an ASCAP member and in meetings there, my work has been compared to artists such as Dwight Yokam , the mavericks and other rock-a-billy types of sound. I am currently looking to find a producer in this type of area who might be able to give me direction in my quest for a deal. My website is: http://www.mikeporteronline.com - this provides more information about myself and displays some of my music from the album. Mike Porter - mcleop@msn.com
Posted December 26, 2001
Hi I am a 14 year old traditional country music artist and I have a single out right now with Westwood records It is Deep Water it is recieving airplay overseas and here in Oklahoma 96.1KITO Vinita Okla I have a website it is www.britnihendrickson.com come visit me and would love for you to hear my single. Britni Hendrickson - britni@britnihendrickson.com

Posted December 25, 2001
Do you have any information on a new singer Blain Larsen? My daughter played me his demo tape from Nashville as far as I know he is 15 years old. He has a voice that would bring chills to your bones. I have listened to country music all my life I'm 48. I would like information on this person and where I can buy his music. I think he will hit the charts and stay #1 for a long time once people hear his voice. Just could not believe my ears. I would thank you kindly if you could help me. Barb Reynolds - ctn29465@centurytel.net
Posted December 22, 2001
Great site here. This is the REAL COUNTRY MUSIC the kind we grew up on. I am glad someone knows the difference. The Carters and Joe Maphis are my faves. T. HANK - www.thankcook.com
Posted December 20, 2001
Gentlemen, In the hope that you can assist me, in 1973 I was stationed on Guam and one afternoon, on the way home, the DJ played a tune by Mason Williams. I had been playing a 5-string for several years and this song just made me light up. We have searched ever since for an album with the song 'HAPPY BANJO' to no avail. If you can assist me in finding the song/album I would surely appreciateit. Best regards, Gary Reid, CWO3 USN Ret - greid@ultravision.net
Posted December 18, 2001
Boston has a reasonably active country scene and what's usually considered to be one of the better rockabilly scenes in the US. On the country side, there's the honky-tonk tones of the Stumbleweeds, who released an album earlier this year, the western swing/honky-tonk blend of the Spurs (whose debut album came out last year), and the Dave Foley Band, who have released a couple of albums over the past two or three years. There are others, too, but those three are probably the most visible at the moment. On the rockabilly side of things there's the Racketeers, the Raging Teens, the Cranktones, L'il Memphis, the Speed Devils, the Bombastics (my band), the Kings of Nuthin', and a few others. - Jon J. - jon_erik@juno.com
Posted December 11, 2001
Art Greenhaw thought you would be interested in this page from naplesnews.com, the Naples Daily News' website:
http://www.naplesnews.com/01/11/showcase/d674322a.htm
The Light Crust Doughboys & The Jordanaires! Contact Art Greenhaw at art@artgreenhaw.com<
Posted December 11, 2001
LOOKING TO FIND A CD CALLED BACKROADS BY RICKY VAN SHELTON. CAN SOMEONE HELP? WOULD LIKE THIS FOR SOMEONE FOR CHRISTMAS. THANKS, DAVID CONNER - CONNER3132@aol.com
Posted December 11, 2001
I am looking for some music by Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters. I am interested in anything recorded from 1947 - 1968. Please reply with price list and/or other sources. Thanks, Darren Duncan, 704-820-0526, PREACHERDARREN3@aol.com
Posted December 10, 2001
Howdy, What a great web site you have here!! I just became aware of it today, and I commend you on your commitment to Traditional Country Music. I'm a traditional country radio DJ, amongst other things in the biz, at WDVR in New Jersey, and as I profess on my shows ... "If It Ain't Traditional, It Ain't Country!!" All I play is traditional country, including those artists of today who are keeping tradition alive.
I also head up TopTrax .. America's ONLY traditional country airplay chart. It's published on the net monthly and mailed to many of our country music legends. The URL is http://www.tptx.net. Pay us a visit and you'll see names on that chart that you haven't seen on any chart in 35 years or more!! Interestingly, many of the Indie artists you've listed on this site are well known to me. Jimmy Eaves has become a good personal friend of mine, George Day is a good friend (I wrote nine of the songs on his CD and was executive producer of same). Also, Moot Davis ... listed on your links page ... .got his 'start' at WDVR's Heartlands Hayride, a live , on-air, 2-hour radio barn dance show. I was a co-producer of that show at the time when Moot came along. The show still airs every Saturday evening, and has been on the aire now for about 15 months.
I've got a personal commitment to present, preserve and promote traditional country, and am pretty well known to many people in the business for my commitment, including many of country's legends. Keepin' it real country ... Tom Wardle, djcowboy@erols.com
Posted December 10, 2001
Hello, I have produced for a few years of the radio show on Country Music, unfortunately, the efforts of the European companies of discs to help the Belgian radios are insufficient. In order to continue my work of promotion of Country Music in Europe (my new emission is diffused since September on a very significant radio station), I adress with you, in order to know would be possible for you of include me in your listings in order to receive information (press kits on your artists, new outputs, Cd of radio promotion) on the artists whom you distribute. I propose you send my play-lists regularly.
Sincerely, Jean-Yves Louis, 11 rue du Petit-Bois, 6140 Fontaine-l'Evęque, Belgium. Member CMA & CAWAB. Website: www.countryradio.be.tf
Posted December 6, 2001
A Hank Williams/Johnny Horton question. Were they both married to the same woman? - Kywmn5765@cs.com
Posted December 1, 2001
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE: Decembre
Howdy! Here's wishing you a wonderful Decembre! This schedule appears so as to give everyone advanced notice of stuff they might like to be prepared for ahead of time. You can schedule E-cards for later delivery, write letters in advance, or whatever you might like to do to prepare for your favorite event! However, not all items are scheduled for reminder posting so this may be your sole reminder. ZODIACAL AFFILIATION: Sagittarius (Novembre 23rd-Decembre 23rd) Capricorn (Decembre 22nd-January 19th) There is currently 13 item(s) on the calendar for Decembre:
ANNIVERSARIES: Pee Wee King, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Brooksa nd Dunn;
CELEBRITY BIRTHS: Spade Cooley, 17th; John Denver, 31st;
CELEBRITY DEATHS:Marty Robbins, 8th; Bob Luman, 27th;
OTHER HOLIDAYS: First Day Of Hanukkah, 1st; National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 7th; First Day Of Winter (Solstice), 22nd; Christmas Eve, 24th; Christmas Day, 25th; Boxing Day (Canada), 26th; New Year's Eve, 31st;
The Down Home Country Music Jamboree - Where The Legends Live - mlr6629@webtv.net
Posted November 30, 2001
Dear sir, i am looking for 2 records by ray price, name of the songs are - like old times again and make a long story short if you know of these songs or have them in stock please let me know, thanks carolyn comer - CComer1001@aol.com
Posted November 19, 2001
I'm looking for songs about being a Cowgirl sung by women. I'd prefer songs about the actual life of Cowgirling or rodeoing or other aspects of ranch and Western life. Also, there must be Cowgirl poets, anyone know who the good ones are? Tom Diamant - tom@panhandlecountry.com
Posted November 14, 2001
South 65 is a present-day take on the classic country music vocal group stamped from the mold of The Oak Ridge Boys, Restless Heart, The Statler Brothers, and Alabama. The group, named for the Nashville highway that leads to the recording studio where they recorded their debut self-titled CD, features four strong vocalists (Lance Leslie, Brent Parker, Jerimy Koeltzow, and Stephen Parker). The hot, young quartet (four twentysomething cuties) performs with a distinctive brand of soulfully blended harmonies echoing a broad spectrum of musical influences. Those influences include the above-mentioned acts as well as Diamond Rio, Vern Gosdin and George Strait.
South 65's DREAM LARGE CD features the single/video "The Most Beautiful Girl" as well as the new single "Only Perfect." The group's first album was released in late 1998 and included the songs "A Random Act Of Senseless Kindness," "No Easy Goodbye," and "Baby's Got My Number."
We are Stacy from PA and Staci from CA. We are giving you the most updated news on South 65. Please read this post and then email any South 65/Country Music fan that you know and urge them to purchase the "ONLY PERFECT" Poster Package. Feel free to post our message to other clubs/groups you belong to as well. Thank You Very Much and Take Care, Stacy and Staci - stacynstaci@yahoo.com
Posted November 14, 2001
Hillbilly Music is alive and well in Virginia! Check out The Shiners, formed from the ashes of Dirtball- their debut CD features guest appearances from Drive By Truckers and Kirk Rundstrom of Spliy Lip Rayfield. Street date is not til January, but early birds can get the tequila soaked worm now at www.planetaryrecords.com, www.milesofmusic.com, cdbaby.com/theshiners, or www.villagerecords.com Interested DJ's or reviewers contact the label at info@planetaryrecor
Posted November 11, 2001
Hello All: The currently monthly Bop 'n' Bowl event at the Falls Church Duckpin Bowling Lanes in Falls Church, Virginia, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., is also actively seeking good, rootsy-type rockin' bands! If you happen to know a few months in advance you'll be coming through the vicinity, consider it! Last night was the November show, and we had 250 paying customers, we had three bands playing one good long set each, (The Peashooters, the Steubenville Knights, and the Fabulettes) and each band made $600! Very cool! And this is still a very developing thing! They're only just beginning to learn about it in Japan, England, Germany, Finland, etc! Depending on how it goes, and who wants to play, it might become twice a month! Or it might spread to other locations! Currently booking February, March and April! Or twist my arm about January! Contact: Brian McGuire, 2010 Storm Dr., Falls Church, VA 22043 703-847-5984 email writers.editors@erols.com
Posted November 11, 2001
Hello Bluegrass Friends, One Way Rider is a family band that plays a combination of Bluegrass, Newgrass, Gospel, and contemporary acoustic music. We are currently taking bookings for the 2002 season. Please visit our new domain on the web at: http://onewayrider.com
Also check out our new CD "Guesses River" with guests Stuart Duncan and Alan O'bryant. Also be watching for Bass Boy to perform his new original song "Glady Fork" on the Grand Ole Opry on January 5, 2002, at 8:00 pm. Thank You, Valerie Mayfield, http://onewayrider.com - ONE WAY RIDER - DMAYFIELD@neo.rr.com
Posted November 11, 2001
Howdy, I'm a traditional country music fan and I would like to know where to buy music books or sheet music for those great songs from back in the '40's, '50's and '60's. Anywhere you go you find only "new country" stuff (otherwise known as crap). Please let me know at: mcbais1@usa.net - Kindly keep it country, Jack McKinnon
Posted November 8, 2001
Hi. My name is Rick Brady. I am a singer/songwriter who lived in Nashvile for 4 years up until this past April, when I moved to Richmond, Va. I have just launced a new webiste, feathuring my first 2 CD releases. There will be another release beofre Christmas, and one more after the first. It will also list when I'm returning to Nashville to perform. Check it out at: www.bradyrick.com - bkjunction@yahoo.com - thanks a lot! Rick Brady
Posted November 7, 2001
I would like to know more info about the country music songwriting of Wayne Perry. mmcreynolds@sapulpa.k12.ok.us
Posted November 7, 2001
Hello all. The show i play bass and sing for every Saturday, The Shepardsville Country Music Show, finally has their website up and running. It's still a work in progress, but check it out if you wish at www.countrycookinband.com
The show is somewhat run like the Grand Ole Opry. We perform roughly 35 different songs every week and feature different special guests, along with our regulars, every week. We play everything from Jimmy Rodgers to SheDaisy depending on the guest, but specilaize as a band in playing REAL traditional country music. Any singers/entertainers reading this who live in the Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana area, and are interested in appearing in the show as a guest, either e-mail the show from the link on the website, or shoot me an e-mail at singleguytrent@webtv.net Also, anyone who lives in Central, Ky or southern Indiana please come check us out some Saturday night. You won't be dissapointed. Thanks, Trent James - trentvandrisse@yahoo.com
Posted November 7, 2001
I am looking for information on the Al Gannaway 35mm movies from mid-50's that were transferred to VHS tapes. At one time there were two 12-volume sets available for purchase, but I can't find anything listed on these now. Would anyone know if they can still be purchased? Or if anyone might have these available, either to buy or copy?
These movies were also used to make 1/2 hour TV shows called Classic Country. Some PBS stations carried these shows. I wonder if anyone might have taped them? I taped about 60 shows back in the 80's. Any information would be greatly appreciated. John Walters - nilps3@lvcm.com

Posted November 1, 2001
I have been searching the net for a way to get in touch with the author of, what I think is, the best Country Music biography ever written: Ronnie Pugh. I would like very much to chat with him via email if possible. Would you know how I could contact him? My email address is: JoyMichael@AOL.com. Also, I am attempting to find Ralph Emery's email address for the same reasons. Thank you for any help you can give me, Michael Ray, Austin, TX
Posted October 26, 2001
Hi, Just wanted to let you all know about a new PBS documentary series, which you might be interested in. The AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC series is a four-part multi-media event, which chronicles the development of American music in the 20th Century. It debuts this Monday, October 29th at 10pm ET, with the remaining three episodes airing on subsequent Mondays. For a preview, you can click on the links below, which come in both Windows Media and Real formats and various connection speeds. Enjoy, Ed R, PBS & Palm Pictures
Posted October 21, 2001
STOLEN EQUIPMENT
From: Tex1100@aol.com
On the morning of Thursday October 18 our gear trailer was broken into in San Antonio, and most all of our equipent was stolen. Please help us get our guitars & equipment back by contacting us at this email address, or by contacting the San Antonio Police Dept (case # 01-697548) if you run across any of the missing items. Here is a list of the missing items, as well as a link that has a list as well as more detailed descriptions. For more information, please check our website www.1100springs.com
LINK TO MISSING GUITARS:
http://members.aol.com/tex1100/reward.jpg
HERE IS WHAT WE ARE MISSING:
Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar serial # 93527041(natural maple finish)
Gretsch 6120 W guitar serial # 909120W575 (orange finish with western inlays & G brand)
Gretsch 6120 (blue finish) serial # ????
USA Custom "51-P Bass" (natural finish, no serial #)
G&L ASAT (telecaster style, sunburst finish)
Fender acoustic guitar
Carter pedal steel guitar serial # 90057016 (9pedal, 5 knee lever, 2 tone black & turquoise finish)
Carvin R-1000 bass amp serial # A033715
Peavey Nashville 1000 guitar amp
3 guitar effect / equipment cases containing various tuners, cables, & effect pedals
1 bass equipment bag containing tuner & cables
1 box assorted Eleven Hundred Springs T-Shirts
1 case Eleven Hundred Springs CD's

Posted October 18, 2001
Hi, My name is Darren Coleman, stage name (Darren Rhodes). I went to Nashville Wednesday October 17th to KMA Records to pick up the Awards I received.
1. (International song of the year) from Airplay International King Eagle Awards.
2. (Male Vocalist of the year) from the Best of Texas Awards.
Both of these awards were for my CD titled: "Jesse Told Becky Goodbye" which also received a five star rating by the Nashville Music Guide 2001 issue. While I was at KMA I received a letter which was sent to KMA Records by Howard Vokes. I was wondering if anybody could help me. Thanks! Darren@DarrenRhodes.com

Posted October 13, 2001
Hi Whisper Fans: If you'd like to see the Hall of Fame Induction pictures of 10-4-01 go to the following and click on the various titles under "Hall of Fame." - www.cmapress.com/hub.asp
Have fun. Jean, Bill Anderson Fan Club, JeanBrown2@aol.com - Visit our fan club message board. http://members.sitegadgets.com/WhisperPrez/board.html
Posted October 13, 2001
A buddy of mine attend the recent Farm Aid Concert in Indiana. He was able because of a press pass to post a lot of real good pictures of the performers. If you are interested, go to the below link ...
Farm Aid 2001 - Uncle Bill - Bill0666@aol.com
Posted October 10, 2001
I saw mention of Urel Albert on the Howard Vokes webpage. Is Urel Albert still alive and does someone have the number of his agent? Thanks, Paul Urbahns - paulurbahn@aol.com
Posted October 3, 2001
The October cyberversion of my publication, thebridgeworks, is up on my website, members.onlin-pro.com/billlittleton/ and I invite anyone who might care to to take a look -- if you want to see the hardpaper version, send me a snail address and you will! I spent most of thirty years writing for publications controlled by other people, most of whom did not know my subject matter as well as I did, so when the Lord led me out of PERFORMANCE and I took a little time off to heal up (literally), it made sense to do a publication where the editorial committee at any given point was the person involved (either as a subject or as the writer) and me -- it is amazing how fresh that approach can make every issue. I'm particularly interested in input from this group for our Etched In Gray Matter series; there are none in the current issue, but if you want to see a couple, let me know off list and I'll zap 'em to you -- that way we won't tie up a lot of list space. Bill Littleton - billlittleton@online-pro.com
Posted October 1, 2001
HELLO, MY NAME IS CORRIE ARMSTRONG, MY FIANCE'S NAME IS "ALI (ALLISTON) BRIGHT". HE IS A TRADITIONAL COUNTRY & WESTERN SINGER/SONGWRITER, FROM NOVA SCOTIA CANADA. ALI HAS JUST RELEASED HIS FIRST C.D THIS PAST YEAR, BUT WE ARE NOW JUST SEEING WHAT A TOUGH ROAD THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOLLOWS. GETTING A BREAK OR JUST BEING HEARD TODAY IS ABOUT AS EASY AS WINNING A LOTTERY. ALI HAS A GREAT FOLLOWING, AND IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER. I KNOW THAT IF HE WAS HEARD, MANY WOULD LISTEN. HIS BACKGROUND AND LOVE OF COUNTRY MUSIC BEGAN WITH "THE POSSUM", AND THE "HAG". ALI HAS A 5 PCE BAND AND THEY PLAY AT LOCAL BARS/RODEO'S, THE CALGARY STAMPEDE, AND HE HAS DONE THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SEVERAL BIG EVENTS. HE DEDICATES 1 SET TO MERLE HAGGARD AT EVERY VENUE, AND ALWAYS KEEPS IT COUNTRY. THE MAN HAS A WONDERFUL VOICE, AND A GREAT WRITTING ABILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL EVEN GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF. IS THERE ANY ADVICE YOU COULD OFFER OR PERHAPS POINT US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? WE HAVE BEEN TO NASHVILLE TWICE IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT IT'S THE SAME THING. IF YOU CAN STAY THERE AND YOU HAVE A LOT OF MONEY, WELL YOU MIGHT MAKE IT .... DON'T WE ALL WISH THAT. JUST THOUGHT I WOULD DROP YOU A LINE SEEINGS HOW YOUR SITE IS TRYING TO KEEP COUNTRY IN MUSIC ... AND WE'RE TRYING TO KEEP COUNTRY IN CANADA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, RESPECTFULLY, CORRIE ARMSTRONG - brightbk@telusplanet.net
Posted September 29, 2001
What was the girl singers on Midwestern Hayride that was on with Bonnie Lou? I can't remember her name. Thank you. My email is jbaldwin@woh.rr.com
Posted September 28, 2001
Hi! Check out the real audio clips of my new CD Can't Stop Me From Dreaming at http://www.jazzpromo.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=249 ... Only the first track would interest any western fans although there are 4 western swinging tunes on the album. This site also has an MP3 of same tune, AND you can find It's All Your Fault (another countrified number) on my own web page at http://www.alexpangman.com/disc.html . Let me know what you think! I really enjoyed this type of session and the music is produced. ALEX Pangman and her hep hired hands. - bailey@netrover.com
Posted September 24, 2001
Hi all, I'm trying to help a friend out with a song title. The only information she had to give to me was .... His name is Kenny Price. He use to perform on Hee Haw back in the 70's. She's trying to find the title of a song he sang .... the only words she gave me were something like this ..... "Birds and Children fly away ... that's nature's plan...etc.
Sorry I don't have more to give you. If you could happen to find out the title of that song, she would be forever grateful!!! Thanks again, Jan Pannullo - lojapa@gate.net
Posted September 24, 2001
The Bob Smiley Band @ The Station Inn
Friday, September 28th at The Station Inn, Nashville, TN Come on out to The Station Inn, 402, 12th Avenue South in Nashville, TN on Friday night and catch The Bob Smiley Band. We'll be showcasing cuts from our upcoming CD, 'Don't Give Up The Farm.' This is not your grandfather's bluegrass. It's hard driving, high energy, dynamic American music; bluegrass, new acoustic and acoustic country. The Nashville Rage magazine calls it 'feel good roots music.' They're right. The band features Tom Saffell on 5 and 8 string banjo, Marilyn Barclay on acoustic bass, Tim May on mandolin and guitar, myself on guitar and, of course, special guests. The show starts at 9 pm or a little after. Come on out and join us and don't forget to say hi while you're there ... Bob - robtsmiley@yahoo.com
Posted September 20, 2001
(SEE MESSAGE BELOW THIS ONE).
Here is the response from one of the WMA people. They've defined "vision statement". Some more double-duty babble. Two sticklers for facts who are deeply appreciated - BUT FIRED. A new draft of our mission statement, amended to be even more specific, was distributed for comment, review, and possible Board action. If anything, our mission may be expanded. BUT THE BOARD'S INPUT WAS DISMISSED AS "MICRO-MANAGING" (TRANSLATION: BUTTING INTO THINGS WE WANT TO DO SINCE WE'RE RUNNING IT). The Board is also looking at a vision statement, something we haven't had before now.
WHAT THE HELL IS A VISION STATEMENT?
a) They're seeing visions of their own importance?
b) They're seeing visions of more money from special interest donors?
c) They are just hallucinating on their own limited view power trip?
d) You may add as many more as you like.
Also, the country music discography authored by Tony Russell and edited by Bob Pinson (tentatively titled The Complete Country Music Discography: 1922-1942), will be delivered to Oxford University Press for publication in 2002.
THAT'S NICE TO KNOW. I have a sheet from Amazon showing it as being released 2 years ago and then an order response from Borders saying it's been discontinued. Nice to know we'll see Doug's book and the discography at about the same time - After these jerks have killed country music in favor of Nashville Pap, Tennessee Rock and other types of hyper-mixed droning drivel. But folks! It's from Nashville it must be country. Cow manure is country but they can't make as much from that kind of sh*t.
We are absolutely committed to our historic reissue record label.
INTERESTING - A few years ago there were several issues, including Sons of the Pioneers cassette or early Decca, a Rockabilly set, a special 2-lp set of Bob Wills fiddle recordings from the Columbia archives but I have been unaware of any in the last few years. I guess they are not interested in advertising them beyond their own publications which loses a lot of interested buyers who are less prone to read the journal as it becomes less a conservatory of history and tradtion and more a shill for the big money labels and marketers.
AH YES - The executioner eulogizes his victims.
Posted September 20, 2001
(RE: ARTICLE ON "TRADITIONAL COUNTRY HALL OF FAME" NEWS PAGE)
September 17, 2001
Dr. Charles K. Wolfe
Professor of English
MTSU
c/o 1210 Bond Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Dear Dr. Wolfe,
I share your respect and appreciation for Ronnie Pugh and Chris Dickinson, two sticklers for the facts who each made important contributions here and who are deeply appreciated.
Your concern for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's historic mission is also appreciated. I assure you that our mission has not changed. In fact, at the regularly scheduled third quarter board meeting of our Board of Officers and Trustees on Thursday, September 13, a new draft of our mission statement, amended to be even more specific, was distributed for comment, review, and possible Board action. If anything, our mission may be expanded. The Board is also looking at a vision statement, something we haven't had before now.
Also, the country music discography authored by Tony Russell and edited by Bob Pinson (tentatively titled The Complete Country Music Discography: 1922-1942), will be delivered to Oxford University Press for publication in 2002.
The Journal of Country Music, which has always occupied a unique position here, will continue to be published. A special issue devoted to Texas music is now in production and complements our first limited engagement exhibit, Nashville Salutes Texas: Country From the Lone Star State.
As you have noted, Bob Pinson had been easing into retirement now for a number of years. Ronnie Pugh, who most recently served as an associate researcher in the special projects division, had not been a part of the library staff for two years.
The Library and Media Center staff includes Lauren Bufferd, library director; Denny Adcock, photo curator; Dawn Oberg, reference librarian; Becky Miley, associate librarian; and Alan Stoker, curator of audio and visual collections. Museum curators include Mark Medley and Dan Cooper. Museum Services includes Diana Johnson, Paul Kingsbury, Brian Hedges, and historian, John Rumble. Our collection is in excellent hands.
Our goal is to make the collection accessible to the largest number of users possible. In this new age, it is possible to do that in ways that were unimaginable when the museum opened 34 years ago. Research, interpretation, and analysis by knowledgeable historians and scholars such as yourself are the cornerstone of our mission. We are absolutely committed to our historic reissue record label and to the continued publication of fine works such as Good Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry.
I am glad to see support for Ronnie and Chris and join you in wishing them both well. I am also glad to talk with you at any time about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's mission and focus. It's a complicated place and we need the understanding of all of our constituents. You may also contact our Board Chairman, Bud Wendell, at 4215 Harding Road, PH-6, Nashville, TN 37205, or our President, Marty Stuart, at M.S. Tours, 119 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203.
Sincerely,
Kyle Young
Director
Country Music Foundation, Inc.
cc: Bud Wendell, Marty Stuart
September 20, 2001
Looking for the name of a Jimmy Rodgers Song that has the following words and lines:
     Waiting for a train
     Hobo
     Not a penny
     Railroad bum
     A thousand miles
Would appreciate the name of this song. Thanks - JCrane@necc.cc.ms.us
September 10, 2001
LORETTA LYNN in a 650 seat club! This THURSDAY, September 13 at Bimbo's, 1025 Columbus, San Francisco. Tickets available at www.TicketWeb.com and BASS. Proceeds benefit the "Home Away from Homelessness" Open dance floor + limited seating + general admission>

September 10, 2001
This is a studio project and brand new at that, but may I recommend Rebel Records' CLINCH MOUNTAIN SWEETHEARTS by Ralph Stanley And Friends, the friends being over a dozen women as distinct from each other as Joan Baez and Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis and Gail Davies, Iris Dement and Valerie Smith, and the list goes on. I reviewed it in the current thebridgeworks and stressed that NOBODY seems out of place. There have been a handful of "various artists" albums (especially featuring Ralph, Monroe, etc) that emphasize the anchor role of "old time music that they call bluegrass these days" (a quote from Ralph) and THIS could be THE definitive affirmation of the anchor role. Bill - There's always a chair with your name on it at Uncle Willam's Place, http://members.online-pro.com/billlittleton/
September 9, 2001
Hi guys, Just to let you know my record "Cant Stop Me From Dreaming" is out this week and includes several western swing tracks (including the title track) recorded in Toronto this past winter. Mostly drawing from the Light Crust Doughboys sound you will find several wonderful musicians backing my vocals, including the wonderful Jeff Healey playing a great guitar, Hot Peter Ecklund on trumpet, Erin Solomon on fiddle, Great Chris Whitely on pedal steel, as well as Colin Bray on the gut string double bass, Roberta Hunt on piana', and Jesse Barksdale on guitar. In the western vein you will find, *You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming, *I Had Someone Else Before I had you * It's all Your Fault, and *Careless.... I am anxious to know what the real country fans think of our treatments! This is really kick ass music! ALEX PANGMAN (and her Hep Hired Hands) www.alexpangman.com
September 6, 2001
Hey all: We in the Red Meat organization are honored to be opening for Loretta Lynn in San Francisco. Come on out if you're in the Bay Area, it'll be a hell of a show, and a rare San Francisco chance to catch this legend...
When: Thursday, September 13
Where: Bimbo's 365 Club, SF
It's a benefit for Home Away from Homelessness, so it's a great cause as well. Red Meat will play in the seldomly seen acoustic format also. It's going to be a rare evening. See ya there, Owen Bly, Ranchero Records, Oakland, CA - http://www.redmeat.net
September 6, 2001
RE: Anne Murray. Hello Everyone, From time to time, I like to invite our new and existing members to visit the video archive that I've assembled on "Anne!" For those of you familiar with the set, it's an "excellent" retrospective of her wonderful career! Nearly "two and a half hours" worth of interviews, personal appearances, and musical performances dating back to the early 80's. The set contains moments from the following programs: "Grammy Awards" "Entertainment Tonight" "Academy of Country Music Awards" "John Denver Christmas Special" "Pat Sajak Show" "The Joan Rivers Show" "Tribute to Ralph Emery" "Country Music Awards" "TNN StarCatcher" "Boston Pops" "TNN Monday Night Concerts" "Christmas in Washington" and "Regis and Kathie Lee." And a very special "Coverstory" about Anne's life and career. The collection also includes two of her Specials: "Winter Carnival from Canada" and "Sounds of London" ( which features Dusty Springfield ). There are also several of her videos: "Time don't run out on me" "Who's leaving who" and "Flying on your own." Musical highlights include the following selections, performed various times on the assorted shows: "That's not the way it's suppose to be, Snowbird, You needed me, You won't see me,! A little good news, I'm still standing, Karma Chameleon, Start me up, Modern Love, Sweet Dreams, Every breath you take, Wishin' and hopin', I only wanna be with you, Downtown, A kind of hush, Just you and I, It's the two of us, Another sleepless night, Time don't run out on me, In my life, Nobody loves me like you do, Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, If I ever fall in love again, I just fall in love again, Shadows in the moonlight, Could I have this dance, Somebody's always saying goodbye, and What would it take." A full description of all these moments, along with "photos" so you can see how she looked during each, can be found at the webpage devoted to her! I hope you'll visit this wonderful trip down memory lane! Thank you! Jeff - http://www.bettemidleraloha.com/murray.htm
September 6, 2001
Just watched hte movie about Patsy Cline and wondered what ever happened to her husband and her children. I don't believe anyone has ever come close to the voice she had. Thanks from an "old fan". Darrell E. Sarnes - dsarnes@gallatinriver.net
September 5, 2001
Whats this, no Roy Waddell? I saw this guy perform at a show recently and not only was he handsome he was as country as cornbread.Country music ain't dead it just needs another Roy. - brojerow@bellsouth.net
September 5, 2001
Randy Travis will have be releasing his first "live" album this fall. Should be a good 'un! It's unfortunate that today's country radio stations don't appreciate his talent and give his new music any airplay. They're too busy playing all of that crap from nameless/faceless artists who all look and sound alike and sing pathetic cliche' ridden fluff embellished with rock guitar riffs. Country music has never been in worse shape than it is right now - with no signs of improvement. God help us. -KEN

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