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Archive #2

Posted October 31, 2002
Howdy! I justed wanted to pass on some info on a cool cd that my friend just told me about. She sent me this link: http://walmart.umusic.com that let's you listen to it. It's called holiday country sampler and you get it free when you order any country cd from walmart. They have a lot of great artists on it like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Tift Merritt ... well it made me go to the website and order a cd! I thought it would be nice to let y'all know bout it, cause I was. God Bless. - Brian - sargenttpepper1@hotmail.com
Posted October 31, 2002
COULD YOU POSSIBLY HELP ME AND FIND OUT IF THE TAPES FROM "CENTURY OF LEGENDS" ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE? I'M INTERESTED IN THE EIGHT EPISODES EMCEED BY WAYLON JENNINGS. I ALSO WOULD LOVE TO FIND THE CD "CENTURY OF COUNTRY MUSIC", WHICH I HAD AND SOMEHOW IT GOT RUINED. THANK YOU. Dottie Walsh - dlw46637@earthlink.net
Posted October 29, 2002
Hi there - Would anyone out there happen to know the original words of Wildwood Flower? It starts off 'She is waiting for me in a rose-covered bower, And her eyes are like violets after a shower'-- I've loved this song since I was young, but everyone seems to only know the Carter Family version. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Margy - margyburke@hotmail.com
Posted October 29, 2002
Hi there, I work for a TV company called ZigZag productions based in the UK. We are currently developing a documentary on streakers and from my research, the name of Terry Lee Bozeman has come up who I know used to work with Ray Stevens back in the 70s. I realise this is now many years ago but I wondered whether you might have any contact details at all for Terry? If you could help in any way I would greatly appreciate it. You can contact me - Helen@zigzag.uk.com or call me on 0207 353 7799. Many thanks, Helen Appleby, Researcher, ZigZag Productions, HMS President, Victoria Embankment EC4Y 0HJ
Posted October 28, 2002
I am trying to find the song that included "I wish I had a plastic heart so it wouldn't break" as part of the lyrics. As I recall it was sung by Ernest Tubb in the late 40's. AL AYERS - AYERS-AND-HEIRS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Posted October 19, 2002
Does anyone know were i can find the concert video of Dwight Yokam its called live at the Warthfeild it was in San Fran! If so please let me know were I could find it! keith - d3car@aol.com
Posted October 19, 2002
Hi, I dont know if you can help me or not I am looking for the records made by Andy Reynolds and The 101 Ranch Boys they were out of York Pa and it was in the 40s and into the 50s I think that they recorded on columbia and it could ot been at one time starday I am not sure about that they were from Kansas area and moved to York if I could even have some one to tape there recordings of I would appreciate it. The family of the fiddle player Cliff Brown are looking for some of the recordings where there dad sang on or played on. Thank You very much my name is Bernadine Clepper - e-mail bernie1361@aol.com
Posted October 17, 2002
Hello - My husband is a Great Nephew of the late GUY BlAKEMAN, a Known Fiddle Player that played at Renfro Valley. We are trying to find out any information that we can on Guy. We have very little information. If you have any information whatsoever, please email to us. Thank you, Mrs. Blakeman - Blakeman3613@aol.com
Posted October 17, 2002
We are a group of old timers in Kennett, MO. We are seeking Buford Peak recordings, especially "Knock Down, Drag Out". Do you know of any collectors of such obscure music? James Hodgson MD, Kennett, MO, 573 888-1581 - prairie@deltains.net
Posted October 14, 2002
EVERYONE PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEWEST SONG
SHE STILL REMEMBERS LOVE
PERFROMED BY JOHN STEVENSON
WRITTEN BY JUANITA FORD AND KIRK G COMISKEY
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/344/j_ford.html
THANK YOU. Juanita Ford, Juanita Ford Publishing, BMI, Brookhoow, Apt. #10, Route 302, Naples, Maine 04055. PHONE # 207-693-4055
email juanita@musicfromtheheart.com
website: http://www.musicfromtheheart.com
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/344/j_ford.html
Posted October 7, 2002
There is a petition online to support the Opry Legends and Traditional Country Music. The url is http://www.petitiononline.com/TCM532/petition.html. This petition should be signed by anyone who loves the Opry Legends like Eddy Arnold, Kitty Wells, Bill Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, George Jones, Jeannie Seely and just ALL of the Legends Of The Opry who want to keep seeing and hearing more of them on the Grand Ole Opry. Instead of Gaylord Entertainment trying to push the legends aside for more rock & pop so called country music on the Opry. Please pass this URL to anyone that loves the Grand Ole Opry Legends and Traditional Country Music. Don't let the Opry Cirlcle be Unbroken. -Ann
Posted October 7, 2002
Brilliant Site! Can anybody tell me who the singer is and let me know the lyric's of a song I heard today on a Country web site. The song is called 'I miss my friend' and I would like to download! if you can help me, please e-mail me at viking.manx@talk21.com - Many thank's Pauline.
Posted October 3, 2002
Hi!, I am an advocate on behalf of a former Country/Western great performer. This star was Texas Jim Robertson. His booming voice and patriotic demeanor has been documented in the music history circles. He helped many country western singers get a start in the music profession. Some county western music historians have him dead at the age of 57 in 1966 by suicide. Yet, a man fitting his description shows up in Fort Worth, Texas, the following year, and declares his identity as Texas Jim Robertson. He relates a tragedy of a fire in his New York apartment, the wish to change his identity to Clifford Kent, and later, he maintains a long string of musical performances on the South Side of Fort Worth in the late 1960 & early 70's in the style of Texas Jim. Overall, no one has found James Battle Robertson's grave to my knowledge in New York or anywhere. Was Mr. Kent alias Texas Jim Robertson? Who knows the answer to this mystery? Dan Rightmer, 1007 East Austin Street, Marshall, Texas 75670
Posted October 3, 2002
ATTEN ALL COUNTRY AND GOSPEL DJS
COUNTRY AND GOSPEL SONGWRITER
HAS RELEASED HER BRAND NEW COUNTRY AND GOSPEL SIXTEEN SONG COLLECTION
THE JUANITA FORD SONG COLLECTION VOL # 2
JUANITA WOULD LOVE TO SEND ALL OF YOU GREAT
COUNTRY AND GOSPEL DJS A COPY
THANK YOU
Juanita Ford
Juanita Ford Publishing, BMI
Brookhoow
Apt. #10
Route 302
Naples, Maine 04055
PHONE # 207-693-4055
email juanita@musicfromtheheart.com
Posted September 24, 2002
JETT ... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR STORY FROM THE BEGINNING. I AM GLAD FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE. SINCERELY, ROSE - RCHEPON@CFL.RR.COM
Posted September 24, 2002
Hello! My name is ariel and i am doing a project at school on paul bunyan and i know that rose maddox wrote a song on paul bunyan. Can you post a message saying why did she write the song? - babygurl300@earthlink.net
Posted September 23, 2002
Hi! I found an old, a very old postcard with "Gerry McGee, Musical Cowboys Barn Dance Boys" on the front. Can anyone tell me more about who might be who in the photo of 3 men (all with instuments in thier hands and more displayed at thier feet on the stage)? It had to be from late 30's- because it is addressed on the back to my mother with her maiden name and address. She was married in 1940. Thanks, Terry Birmingham, 4319 Creek Ct., Lakeland, FL. 33811 - tasmb@tampabay.rr.com
Posted September 23, 2002
This past weekend Don Kalmbach of Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin, TX passed away. If you live here or have visited, there's no doubt you're aware of the great live music and cold beer that Don and the Longhorn have given us. This is quite a hard hit here, as the country music scene has lost a really cool friend. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tues, Sept 24th 2002, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Memorial Service web site: www.mem.com Buck - BuckRebel@aol.com
Posted September 23, 2002
Twangfest is now acccepting submissions for Twangfest 7, which will take place June 4-7, 2003. For details on how to submit, please visit http://www.twangfest.com/submit.html and follow all the instructions very, very carefully. E-mail me if you have any questions about submitting. For more information about Twangfest, please visit http://www.twangfest.com - As has been the case for the last couple of years, we've got only a few slots to fill this year, so we'll only be choosing a few bands from the submissions we receive. That said, we do listen to and consider each and every submission. We don't want to discourage anyone from submitting; we just want people to be aware the realities of the process. Thanks, and we hope to hear from lots of you and to see you all at TF7. -Amy for Twangfest
Posted September 23, 2002
G'day.I host a country program on 100.3 Bay Fm in Australia. One of my listeners asked me if I knew who sang a song with the title or with the words "WHEN MEMPHIS GAVE BIRTH TO ROCK AND ROLL" or words to that effect. Can someone help? Yours in Country. Bob. Mail Address, Bob Atkins 92 Serpentine Ck Rd Redland Bay Qld Aust 4165 - www.bayfm.org.au - www.redlandscountry.asn.au - bobatkin@powerup.com.a
Posted September 23, 2002
Dear Friends, I Grew up in So. California and my uncle played the accordion with western bands in the 30's, 40's and 50's. Whether he played with The Sons Of The Pioneers or not, I wouldn't have a clue. I do know that he was a close personal fried to Johnny McBrown, Bob Steele, Crash Corrigan, and knew Rex Allen, Wild Bill Elliot and Tex Ritter. I have some old 8X10 black and white, promotional photos of them somewhere. I need to dig them out of an old trunk in the garage. I was born in 1945 in Culver City, CA and grew up watching Roy and Dale, Hoppy, Gene, The Lone Ranger, Zorro, The Cisco Kid, Lash Larue, and all the rest of the cowboy heroes. I always loved the music of the Sons Of The Pioneers and have several of their CD's. I also have a collection of Roy and Dale's music CD's. On a number of Roy and Dales songs, the publisher failed to include dates of the original recordings. I'm interested in trying to piece together their music in a chornological order. Ididn't have any success in contacting the publishers. I thought you might be able to help or direct me to someone who can help me. Here is a list of the music I'd like to find the original recording dates for:
Album - Biography - A & E - Capitol Records
           A Letter To Roy
           The Bible Tells Me So
           The Night Guard
           It's Good To Be Home Again
           Lovenworth
           Happy Anniversery
           These Are The Good Old Days
Album - Roy Roger's Tribute - BMG Music
           Alive And Kickin
           That's How The West Was Won
           King Of The Cowboys by Dusty Rogers
Album - Roy Rogers And Dale Evans - Songs Of The Old West - MCA Records
           Home On The Range
           Whoopee Ti Yi Yo
           Colorado Trail
           Streets Of Laredo
           Tumbling Tumbleweeds - Dale Evans
           Cool Water - Roy and Dale
           Song Wagon
           Railroad Corral
           Red River Valley
           Cowman's Prayer
I also have the Naxos Nostaligia album, "Along The Navajo Trail" and MCA Records, "Country Music Hall Of Fame", both albums have great liner notes. I just purchased Rhino Records, Roy Rogers 3 Disc Collection which also has a wonderful little book of information. Any additional help or information you can supply will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Reuben Zeller, POB 177, Littleton, Colorado 80160-0177, E-Mail: Peekiboo@Netzero.net
Posted September 20, 2002
Great write-ups! I never knew Hoyt Axton played football at OSU, my 'alma mater'... :) We could probably use him now!
Just wanted to mention that the Gatlins also acknowledge a background in Southern Gospel that contributed to their harmony style... They appear a few times w/ the Gaither Homecoming Friends lately and do a great job ... Fantastic Site! Mike
Michael Burlison, Oklahoma City, OK - mburlison1@cox.net
Posted September 17, 2002
hello everybody i have a website of a friend of mine i wish you all would have a look you will be glad you did Anita Everhart is a friend of mine she sings and writes country music she is working on her first cd so go check her out ok thank you all and god bless thanks for you time Anita s friend jenny http://www.angelfire.com/music/Anita/index.html thanks again and god bless!! - singersongwriter1999@yahoo.com
Posted September 12, 2002
I have been nominated for Best Americana Performer in San Francisco in a reader's poll in the SF Weekly. You can vote for me to win the award at the following link:
http://www.sfweekly.com/musicawards/2002/finalnom/.
I'm in the first category listed. It takes about 30 seconds to run through the whole thing, as you do have to scroll through all five pages of nominees to submit your vote. Of course I won't begrudge you if you want to vote for Dave Gleason instead. He's a fine fellow. But ... Vote for me me me! I want to win! Yay! Tom Armstrong - www.tomarmstrongmusic.com
Posted September 10, 2002
My roommate wrote this poem and with the anniversary of 911 tomarrow i wanted to share it with the world... hope you enjoy ithey all this is a cool poem. i want you to read it and pass it on to as many ppl as you can think of. no it's not one of them dumb chain email things it's just really cool. not only cuz i wrote it but cuz it is. lol and send me feedback tell me what you really think of it pleez. NEW PRIZE WINNER HERE!!!!!!! ciao 4 now c-ya soon lul luv, tazz - (starshine4tazz@hotmail.com)
Remember When
I can remember when we laughed
And when we cried
But I didn't cry so hard
As the day you died
I tried remembering the good
But even that made me cry
I tried to be strong
And just say good bye
I miss you more and more
Each and every day
For the strength to go on
I do pray
You always listened
You always cared
You even comforted me
When I was scared
I'm more scared now
What do I do
I don't know how to do this
Without you
They tell me it will get easier
I just gotta give it time
I don't want easy I only want you
Is that such a crime
If it is
I don't care
One more day
Can't it be spared?
I know it can't
I know this must be
I will remember
What you told me
You once told me
Not to fear
Even after life
You would be near
I now must face
This world without you
Memories of your life
And dreams of your wings anew
You as an angel
A beautiful sight
A wondrous glow
A heavenly light
That is what I will remember
When I start to cry
I will picture your wings
Then I can say goodbye
But it isn't for good
Nothing is forever
I will see you again
On that I will give up never
So now I will say
My final farewell
But even when I remember when
The tears in my eyes will swell
I am sorry
I cannot say I will not cry
From time to time some days
Now I must go
I will see you again
And when I do
We can remember when
--Michelle Stone, Copyright Š2002 - 5/27/2002
Posted September 9, 2002
I HEARD A SONG ON THE RADIO THE OTHER DAY AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME WHAT IT'S CALLED. IT'S ABOUT A YOUNG CRIPPLED BOY WHO TALKS TO TRUCKERS ON THE CB ALL DAY. HIS DAD WAS A TRUCKER BUT WAS KILLED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT. ONE OF THE TRUCKERS GETS CHATTING TO THE LAD AND TAKES HIM FOR A RIDE IN HIS TRUCK AND WHEN THEY GET BACK THERES A CONVOY OF TRUCKERS QUEUING UP TO TAKE HIM OUT. IT'S SUCH A MOVING SONG AND I'D LOVE TO GET HOLD OF A COPY OF IT SO IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME THE NAME I'D BE VERY GRATEFULL. CHEERS, PAUL - PAULROLFE@AOL.COM
Posted September 9, 2002
I'm tryin' to find a country and western recording of an old live show. Probably from the 60's and would have Cowboy Copas, Johnny Bond and others. I know that " Ten Little Bottles" is on there. I don't recall any other tracks. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Toddha - toddha@msn.com
Posted September 9, 2002
I am looking for any information on the Nashville Star talent competition next year. A friend gave me some brief info that she had read in the Sept. issue of the US magazine. Could you give me any particulars about this, I am an aspiring singer and would like to be heard. Thanks, Shana Lee - maineiacs@prexar.com
Posted September 9, 2002
I just wanted to acknowledge and thank what I consider two dear friends, the fabulous Kay Wheeler and what I consider the "Saviour Of The Bakersfield Sound" Mr. Bob Timmers Curator/Owner Of The Rockabilly and Traditional Country Hall Of Fame. On August31-Sept 1 Bob flew out from Nashville and his very dear friend Kay Wheeler drove in from San Jose, Ca to meet me in my beloved city of. Bob and Kay took the time from their very busy schedules to go to Bakersfield to "get the feel" of Bakersfield for a site that Bob has developed called "That Bakersfield Sound" at www.rockabillyhall.com/bakersfield.html - My mother Mary Lou and I met Kay and Bob and I gave them a tour of all the old honky tonks that are still standing. Many of them are abandoned or boarded up but at one time back in the 50's they were real hot spots. I took Bob and Kay to Merle Haggards boyhood home in Oildale, then to Buck Owens old recording studio, Trout's Nightclub (the last honky tonk in Bakersfield) and the spot where the famous old Blackboard Club stood. Then we went to various other areas of Bakersfield including the Rainbow Gardens where the legendary Merle Haggard got up on stage and played for a Lefty Frizzel gig that was requested by Lefty after hearing Merle playing for him backstage inbetween sets. Then we went to the Highland Inn in a part of Bakersfield called GreenAcres. Then two outlying areas called Pumpkin Center and Old River where Bill Woods had a club called "The Bill Woods Corral" and also the old Monte Carlo club in Old River that is still open. Later that evening Kay and Bob went to The Crystal Palace to see Buck Owens live show. Buck performs there every Friday and Saturday nights. Show begins at 7PM. Bob dedicated a site to The Crystal Palace at www.rockabillyhall.com/crystalpalace.html - Thank You Bob and Kay for your wonderful graciousness. Your friend forever. Glenn J. "The Ambassador Of The Bakersfield Sound" Pogatchnik - GlennJPogatchnik@aol.com
Posted September 9, 2002
I am researching for an article on musician Charline Arthur, for the Handbook of Texas Music. Do you have any information on her? Any help you give me would be appreciated. Tresi Weeks - tresi1@attbi.com
Posted September 8, 2002
I am interested in knowing more about the Skarning band and the musicians who played with him over the years. I am told my grandfather played for a time with this group. Eill appreciate any help you may suggest. Thanks. Jean - jshrake3@midstatesd.net
Posted September 8, 2002
I love country music and i really respect what the artists accomplish ... But isnt it really hard to make it in this industry? STARLA MCEACHERN - mstarhouse@aol.com
Posted September 8, 2002
I just got a copy of the book, "The Coyboy's Sweetheart - Patsy Montana". I knew Patsy and her daughter Bev Losey most of my life. I was visiting her Grand Daughter Pam Losey in Corinth Mississippi yesterday and as I was leaving she gave me the book :) I am so happy to know that some one put so much of Patsy's life down in writting. Dwayne - dwaynebritton@hotmal.com
Posted September 6, 2002
I just came back from a trip to Tenn. I heard a song on the radio that was about possum's that was sung to an oldies tune (which was a popular tune). I would love to be able to buy a copy of it. If you know which one it is, you can send me a list of them, please supply the name of the song and artist. I would really appreciate it. Thanks for your help. Lucy - svmtpa@tampabay.rr.com
Posted September 6, 2002
Currently JD Myers is at #3 on the Country Covers chart of mp3.com with "His Latest Flame". James Burton played on the track and it rocks! Let's help it get to #1!!! Go to: www.mp3.com/J_D__Myers - Mandypunkn@aol.com
Posted September 5, 2002
Hi, I'm looking to hire a country western band for our club function on sept 21st at the Franco American Club in Waterbury. I was wondering if you can help me to locate one at a reasonable price. We are a non profitable organization. Please email me with a price list and availability. Thanks, Pauleen - MemerPolly@aol.com Posted September 5, 2002
Can anyone tell me the name of the artist and song which was played many times back in the early 60's as a slow dance piece. I believe it may have been entitled "Last Dance" or "Last Chance", but I don't know the artist's name. I do remember it being a piano piece. Thanks, Gary, gaultG@bellsouth.net
Posted September 5, 2002
My uncle George Tracy was a bass player and harmonica virtuoso who performed on Spade Cooley and in the chicken pluckers band. If any of you ever find any video with him on it I would appreciate knowing. James Bowen - jbowen43@plains.net
Posted September 5, 2002
I need the tabs to an old bluegrass song...Rockytop. Anyone got them please email me! Thanks. Mike McClain - sbvirgo76@aol.com

Posted September 5, 2002
Hello, My name is Dave Chamberlain, and I am the producer & host of "Sagebrush Boogie", a weekly radio program on 100,000 watt WRFG-FM 89.3 in Atlanta. The show has aired since 1984 and is the only consistent source for Western swing and Rockabilly in the Southeastern United States. You can hear WRFG (and "Sagebrush..") in streaming audio Thursday night 7-9 pm Eastern Time at: www.L5P.com or www.winamp.com - You may also visit the WRFG website at: www.wrfg.org Thanks, Dave - dave-kim@mindspring.com
Posted August 29, 2002
Congrats!!. Just the site for genuine country music lovers. prithvi - prithvisraj@rediffmail.com
Posted August 29, 2002
REAL COUNTRY MUSIC IS BACK IN L.A. - Hello, my name is "Cowboy" Nick Stahl. Please Tune in to Toe Tappin' Music, a classic country radio show on KXLU 88.9 FM Los Angeles (the show airs every Saturday night from 11-midnight pacific time). We are on KXLU 88.9FM and on the web at www.kxlu.com This week JAMES INTVELD will be appearing live in studio! We are currently the only true country music radio show on the air in the city of Los Angeles. We play nothing recorded after 1980 ... but plenty of good new stuff, like Hank III. Among the famous country music stars to appear on Toe Tappin' Music are ...
-Willie Nelson
-Merle Haggard
-Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson
-The Flatlanders
-John McEuen
-Jimmy Martin
-Doyle Holly
-Red Simpson
-Gene Parsons & Meridian Green
-Charlie McCoy
Thanks & Happy Trails! e-mail ... toetapmusic@yahoo.com
Posted August 29, 2002
Some of you may have heard the news, but Dagmar Binge announced a new CD on her Bronco Buster label:
CD 9057 Dusty Owens, Early Star of the Wheeling Jamboree (1953 - 1956). This album contains Dusty Owens' complete previously issued material of the 1950s. With a powerful Hillbilly voice in the great style of the post Hank Williams era, Dusty sings with all of his heart and soul mostly self-penned love ballads. "Once More" was his most successful work as a songwriter and was recorded by many others including such icons as Roy Acuff, The Osborne Brothers, George Jones and Hank Locklin, just to name a few. Not only the original Drifting Cowboys played on one of the recording sessions, he also picked such greats as Jack Shook (guitar), Tommy Vaden (fiddle), Walter Haines (steel guitar) for a musical background. Furthermore, he traveled a lot and recorded with his own band, The Rodeo Boys, which included Buddy Spicher (fiddle), Roger Blevins (steel) and others for his own Admiral label. One of the tracks, "Hey Honey," was written by Doug Kerhaw of Rusty & Doug fame and is influenced by the Rockabilly style of that era. It's a mystery why Dusty Owens didn't make it big in the record business. Perhaps his biggest mistake was turning down an offer from the Grand Ole Opry becoming one of their regular members in the mid 1950s. However, this album is must for every hard country fan of the 1950s' sound. -Willem Agenant
Posted August 28, 2002
Please check out Northern Michigan's, Beaver Island's Traditional Old Time Music at wwwbeaver.net/islandmusic/ Thank You - edpalmer43@hotmail.com
Posted August 27, 2002
I believe a DJ is an individual that plays the music he or she loves, not simply because it's a job with, possibly some notoriety, but because they love and believe in what they're doing and the music they represent.
           I'm Lil' Lyle and I broadcast from 98.1 FM KJUG in San Luis Obisbo CA. Each Sunday I have the pleasure to host a show I call Country Standard Time. A simple little program highlighting the music and career of True Country Performers. The founding members that made country music history, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Red Sovine. Unfortunately I can't name them all at this time, there's not enough room in the message. What makes this show unique, all the music is from my own personal library, that I share with the lisenting audience. Additionally this program is all mine, not to sound selfish. No program directors or station controls.
           Recently I've also had the pleasure of talking with some great people in the music industry, Tommy Overstreet, Jackie Burns, Bob Timmers from the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Peaches Price, Sonny Langley, and Jack Blanchard who I own more time to. Thank you all of your time, your music, and your most gracious words on my show.
           Classic Country. I will stay with you as long as I'm on this earth. Thanks Glenn! God Bless Cliffie Stone and all Americans. Musically Yours, Lil' Lyle - littlelyle1@aol.com
Posted August 27, 2002
Paul Mateki the winner of Colorado Country Music Hall Fame. CONGRADULATIONS.. PAUL MATEKI. WE LOVE YOU. Please visit Paul Mateki FC site. 67,628 people has do that since August 1. You are welcome to ... http://www.paulmateki-fanclub.com - Paul Mateki Fanclub - paulmateki_fanclub@yahoo.com
Posted August 27, 2002
Dear Cousin Howard Vokes, I really appreciate your music reflecting on youre life and the vokes family .. it's like hearing stories passed down for many generations ... you never stop enjoying the same tale told over and over again. Ruth Leasure - leasures@webtv.net
Posted August 25, 2002
I was watching a movie about LeAnne Rhimes last night. Could you tell me who that female country singer was that guided her and drove her around town that day? Thank You, John E. Thompson - JTHOMPSON12@hot.rr.com
Posted August 25, 2002
Several years ago I met TOM BRUMLEY who played steel for Rick Nelson years ago. This is just a story of coincidence or my psychic powers. I'm not sure which. THIS WEEKEND I went to a country festival in Alma Nebraska. There was a good steel player there. I asked him if he knew Tom Brumley. He looked at me in disbelief. It turns out that he replaced TOM with the Brumleys in Branson when TOM had to leave to Play with Dwight Yokum. Bob Ayres - bobayres1@hotmail.com
Posted August 24, 2002
I have some great songs love and sad ones, too. I know you would them,send me a email. Danita Owens - dowens1@vol.com
Posted August 24, 2002
Hi, I just read with much interest the comments of PAUL HAZELL regarding the CD he is working on for international superstar, FRANK IFIELD. You should purchase the CD if you want to enjoy some very good music from the artist that many people around the world consider to be their "all time" favorite. In addition to the UK and Europe, Australia, etc. Frank is a tremendous hit in the US recording in Nashville (my home area), Grand Ole Opry, top Las Vegas clubs, etc. You can see more info about Frank Ifield be checking out my web site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn/belle/FRANKIFIELD.html Cheers from Tennessee, USA, Bud Gray - budjoan2@yahoo.com
Posted August 22, 2002
Hi: I am trying to locate a singer or songwriter who would have been about 30-40 in 1966. He went by the name of Soogie Smith or Suggie Smith. We think his name might have been Raymond Smith. Was at one time married to a Marlyn Bogan Calloway from Borger, Texas. They had a son who never knew anything until recently. The son would like to meet the Dad if we can find. The son is my niece's husband. The person we are trying to find was aware he had a son. A divorce took place when the child was about 18 months old. If someone has any idea who this man might be and if he has any interest please email me. Thanks, Cheryl Brenner - cbrenner@lasershield.net
Posted August 20, 2002
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, On August 12th, 2002, after several days of hard rain, one of the biggest flood desasters in Europe started in Germany (Saxonia, Saxonia-Anhalt and Bavaria) as well as in Austria and the Czech Republic. The flood of several rivers, still lasting probably for 2 or 3 weeks, destroyed by today a number of streets, railway tracks, bridges, factories and homes, leaving more than 50,000 people homeless. They lost everything they got.
          In cooperation with the European country music fans Country Special Radio Berlin is starting an aid program to help especially the children . We're collecting toys, children clothing and money to help the kids to win their smile back. In December 2002, there will be an aid concert of German country musicians in Berlin, organized by several country music clubs and Country Special Radio Berlin combined with a tombola. We're looking for charitable donations for this tombola and like to ask you, if you could send us signed basecaps, posters, t-shirts or albums. All contributors will be named at the concert as well as on our homepage www.csr-berlinweb.de
          If you want to donate something for the aid concert, please contact us by email CSR-BERLIN@t-online.de - A big "Thank You" in the name of the struck children and adios, goodbye and keep it Country. DJ Woelckchen & DJ Tex, Country Special Radio Berlin
Posted August 13, 2002
Hi, My name is Larry Beebe and I drive for JB Hunt. I'am a big fan and I listen to you every day. So keep up the good work that you are doing. Your Friend and Fan, Larry Beebe - samh46514@yahoo.com
Posted August 13, 2002
I AM WONDERING HOW COUNTRY MUSIC CAN SNUB WAYLON, AND YET WELCOME WILLIE, JOHNNY CASH, KRIS KRISTOFERSON AND GEORGE JONES JUST TO NAME A FEW. I OWN A LOT OF WAYLON'S EARLY SONGS AND THEY ARE REALLY BEAUTIFUL. I WONDER IF HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN SO LOST, IF NASHVILLE HADN'T FORCED HIM TOO. AND MAY GOD BLESS JESSI, WHO PROBABLY SAVED HIS LIFE. I WAS ALSO WONDERING IF YOU COULD TELL ME WHERE I MAY PURCHASE A COPY OF THE 8 SHOWS HE NARRATED FOR THE NASHVILLE NETWORK CALLED "LEGENDS OF COUNTRY" OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. DOROTHY WALSH - dlw46637@earthlink.net
Posted August 13, 2002
I am looking for 5 tickets for the Statler Brothers concert, Salem, VA on Oct. 26 or Oct. 5 or 6 in Wheeling, WV, would prefer Salem. If you can help or put in touch with somebody that could, would be appreciated, please e-mail me at gbaker@qcol.net. Thank you.
Posted August 13, 2002
To Earl Scruggs.I was married to Dalton Newton Scruggs 1977. He was born in Rosebud Ark. 1912 to Hattie Heggie and Eugene Talmage Scruggs. Are any of these relatives of yours? I am looking for our daughters family tree members. Any thing you know will be greatly apprecated. Linda Williams - lswilliams04@yahoo.com
Posted August 13, 2002
Hank brake is one of the best Tradional country music artist that has hit the country music World since Alan Jackson and George Strait. But folks don't take my word. Go to http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/138/hank_brake.html - You can hear great songs like Someone had to teach you, You lied to me, Back in the swing of things, Plus the title track maybe I'd best well enough alone. Also please go to hanks new website and sign his guestbook www.hankbrake.com And show your support for this great country artist HANK BRAKE - juanita ford - juanita@musicfromtheheart.com
Posted August 8, 2002
I AM A COUNTRY MUSICIAN, SINGER WHO WRITES SONGS. I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON A CD PROJECT. I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE NEWSLETTER ETC FROM YOU. MY ADD. IS 115 CLINTON AV. APT 4 HUNTSVILLE AL. 35801
Posted August 5, 2002
I'm wondering what happened to real country music. This stuff comming out now is more like pop and i dont like the change. Im 21 years old and a lot of people my age listen to the early 90s country or later becuse they don't like the change either.
Posted August 5, 2002
I am looking for a recording of a song: Possum Song (There is five pounds of possum in my headlights tonight)I have heard this done by a group called RRand Express. I do not believe they are still together as a group. Does anyone out there have an idea where I could find this recording even by another artist? Thank you. Peggy - pegbicfd@ceva.net
Posted August 1, 2002
LOVE YOUR WEBSITE. I AM ALSO A SPONSOR OF TWANGTOWNUSA.COM. COME ON OVER AND VISIT MY WEBSITE. GOD HAS BEEN BLESSING ME, AND I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL.
http://www/a-miracle-net.com/miracle/rhonnie.html
I have songs out currently recorded by Grand Ole Opry Artistz Ernie Ashworth, Paul Mateki, Clint Miller, W C Taylor, Diamond Doug Brookins, and many others. Rhonnie Scheuerman-Country and Gospel Songwriter/Columnist U S Gospel News - rhonnies@aol.com
Posted July 31, 2002
Dear Friends, I have been looking so long now trying to find out if Sonny James has a web-ste of his own? Would anyone be able to help me here by answering this question I would be so grateful for any help you can give. Or a fan club maybe? Thank you so much. Keep It Country, Lynn Archer (UK) - lamusicuk@onetel.net.uk
Posted July 30, 2002
GREETINGS FROM COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST [WILF MONTAN]. ENJOYED VISITING YOUR WEB PAGE LOTS OF GREAT MUSIC AND INFORMATION - WWW.COUNTRYMUSIC-ONLINE.NET/ - WWW.SHOWNET.COM.AU/WILF.HTML - WILF@BN.QUIK.COM.AU<,br>
Posted July 30, 2002
Hello. I am from Norway, and I am a great Hank Williams fan. I have all his songs, exept one. I think the name of it is: TIME HAS PROVEN I WAS WRONG. I heard this song on a radio show he had, and I only got two verses of it. If you have the complete song, would you 'please' send the words (lyricks) to me?, i would be very glad. Best wishes from Norway, Ivar Tangen. e-mail: ivtano@frisurf.no
Posted July 30, 2002
I so much like people that is nice. james_christopher@yahoo.com
Posted July 17, 2002
Have you heard of an artist named Yodeling Red Watkins? He's a distant relative of mine and I would appreciate any information you may have on him. Thank You, Dawn Epps - dawnepps@ameritech.net
Posted July 17, 2002
I am a recording artist for KMA Records. I know that doesn't mean anything and I'm not here to tell you how great I am and what of awards I received. If you're looking for somebody, you've got to hear me and then you can decide yourself. Archie Q - archieq@prewettmills.com
Posted July 17, 2002
I'd like to share word of a new alt-country artist who is absolutely amazing. I saw her play in Vermont last month. Her name is Mary McBride and she can sing - great songs and everything. She's co-written with Mojo Nixon, Fred Eaglesmith, Dan Baird and Dan Pifer (God Street Wine if you can believe it). You should DEFINITELY check her out at http://www.squareparkent.com/mary.php. She's on this small NYC-based roots label. - mbmjk@yahoo.com
Posted July 16, 2002
Hi: Cheers from Toronto, Canada, and a world of compliments to the folks that are involved in this very special site of Tranditional Country Hall Of Fame. It is indeed a pleasure to have my bio and pictures included. Was recently at the Tottenham Bluegrass Festival and met the group LOST HIGHWAY from California. Was very impressed with their wonderful music, dress attire and wonderful show. Over the years, I had the pleasure of meeting many well known American artists that came to our famous Horseshoe Tavern, and there were many i.e. Mac Wiseman, Waylon, The Stoneman's, Wilma Lee & Stony Cooper and on and on. Any artists that were there that read this message, will remember they were great times. Referring to sharing times; I remember well the first time I was at the Grand Ole Opry in the Ryman, it took two different cars to get there, as they both broke down on the way and when we did get there it was ll0 deg., however, with my devotion to country music, I stayed til every ounce of music was finished. Later when I went back, I enjoyed singing at Tootsies and a little place next door. All best wishes to all entertainers, DJ's and all that contribute to our wonderful Field Of Country Music. Doreen Brown - Dbenterprises@sprint.ca
Posted July 16, 2002
Has anyone ever heard of the 50's song, titled: More than anything else in this world? If so, could you tell me who sings it? Thank you, RaDonna - thefasburgs@aol.com
Posted July 16, 2002
Billy Stephens & The Nashville Cats had two singles on the Kidd Glove label from Belmont, Mississippi in the 60s. I do have the Kidd Glove 101 single, with a boring (for me that is), "Lumber Jack" on side 1 BUT a great "Baby You Got Me" on side 2.
Now, I do not know the year of this single and I also want to know how common or rare it is. Any value on this rocker (side 2) also wanted. If you know, please help me with this. All info about this singer and band also wanted. Thanks, Raimo - raimo.blomberg@telia.com
Posted July 16, 2002
What is the best site to get sng lyrics of Jack Greene/ Cowpie has a couple but hard to find others. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks ... Eldon Odom - joeldon@webtv.net
Posted July 16, 2002
I want a country singer to E-mail me i write great country songs and want the to sing them, thanks, Danita Owens - dowens@hci.net Posted July 16, 2002
I have been trying to find out who sang "The Key's in the Mailbox". I am not even sure that is the name of the song, but hopefully you will know what I am talking about. Jo Ann Keller - keller@centramedia.net
Posted July 16, 2002
I heard a very good song on the radio when I was a kid. I miss it dearly and want to hear it again! Green river or Blue river?
"Green/Blue River ... I've come back ... to you..
Do you remember me.
Do you remember Molly
with her soft blue/green eye's
I left here with a lot of dreams
some of them came true
Green/Blue river I've come back to be with you."
It could have been in a movie about a guy who made it big in Nashville.
Please help. Thanks - buie83@comcast.net
Posted July 1, 2002
I thought you might like to know about an album I am working on for EMI UK. The album features UK-born Australian Frank Ifield and is due for release in August 2002. The title is "Frank Ifield Sings Country And Standards". Frank was born of Australian parents who returned to Australia from the UK when Frank was still a young boy. Travelling to school each day he heard the old country artistes like Wilf carter, Hank Snow, The Sons of The Pioneers and Elton Britt alongside Australasian names like Buddy Williams, Tex Morton and Smoky Dawson. By the time he was a teenager he was singing on radio and had his own TV show "Campfire Favourites". By the end of 1959 he had recorded more than 40 sides on Regal Zonophone 78s and Columbia 45s and cut an album. All these recordings were made in Australia and only four have ever been released outside of that country!!
           In 1959, Frank flew to England where he signed for Columbia and began a new career. He enjoyed minor pop successes with country-flavoured teeny numbers like "Gotta Get A Date With You", "Lucky Devil" and "Tobacco Road" before hitting the big time with "I Remember You" in 1962. The following string of hits made Frank Ifield a household name around the World. Despite being known as a 60s pop star, Frank always recorded a lot of country songs and made many records with Hickory in Nashville. In later years, he returned to the full-time country curcuit and started his own label "FIR" - Frank Ifield Records. Through all these years, those early Australian recordings have remained unavailable - most since the original Australian released 45s and 78s were deleted.
           This year is the 50th Anniversary of the chain of events that led to Frank's first recordings in the early 50s. To mark this occasion, EMI UK is releasing "Frank Ifield Sings Country And Standards". The album will feature 30 tracks (if we can fit them all in!) never previously released outside Australia - most never released on LP or CD format before. There is a mix of styles; some tracks have a rockabilly influence, some are standards (yes, Frank was doing standards with a country feel years before Willie!). But most of all, there is some fine country singing, some fiddle and steel and even a few early examples of the famous Ifield yodel!! Songs are associated with such revered names as Hank Williams, Slim Clark, Elton Britt, Tommy Collins and Cowboy Copas.
           Provisional track listing is: I've Got A Feeling, Unchained Melody, That Lucky Old Sun, Yerranderie, No Need To Cry Anymore, Deep Purple, Will I Ever, Since You Went Away, Kaw Liga, Molly Darling, Troubled Heart, These Hands, Put Me In Your Pocket, You Better Not Do That, Autumn Leaves, Serves You Right, Legend Of The Robin's Red Breast, That Old Feeling, Yodeling Mad, Sad Am I, Don't Do That, Pale Moon, I'll Be Yours, Gypsy Heart, Guardian Angel, Maybe I'll Cry Over You, True, Gold Digger Blues, I Believe, Chip Off The Old Block.            This is a very exciting development and there will be a lot here to appeal to the country fan. Feel free to contact me for updates on progress. For reference, you can see examples of my work on the Ronnie Ronalde and Kenny Roberts websites:
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~rronalde and
http://www.kennyroberts.homestead.com/index.html
Best regards, PAUL HAZELL
Freelance Writer and Broadcaster - phazell@pithon.fsbusiness.co.uk
Posted June 29, 2002
EDDIE BOND JR. WAS LAID TO REST AT THE FAMILY PLOT IN GRAND JUNCTION, TN. ON FRIDAY JUNE 28TH AT 2PM. OVER 100 FRIENDS AND RELATIVES ATTENDED THE FUNERAL. THE SEVICE BEGIN WITH A COUNTRY RENDITION OF "I'LL FLY AWAY" AND ENDED WITH "KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE." EDDIE BORN JR. DIED AT A YOUNG AGE OF 34 ... HE WAS A GREAT DEE JAY ON KMOD IN BOLIVAR, TN PLAYING OUR ROCKABILLY SONGS OF THE PAST. AND TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS THAT THE MAJOR LABELS WOULD NOT PLAY. HE WAS RUNNING THE EDDIE BOND CLUB IN BIG HILL POND, TN AND SANG AND PLAYED HIS DAD'S SONGS LIKE "BOPPIN' BONNIE," "HERSHEY BAR," AND "ROCKIN DADDY FROM DING DONG TENNESSEE." HE LOVED TO SING MARTY ROBBINS SONGS AND WAS A REGULAR ON HIS DADDY'S TV SHOW AND SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SHOW, FROM BIG HILL POND, TN
           ON TOP OF THE CASKET WAS A BEAUTIFUL ROSE FLOWERED GUITAR. AS I LOOKED AROUND I SAW NARVEL FELTS, W.S. HOLLAND, BO JACK KILLINGSWORTH, AND OTHER ROCKABILLY ARTISTS ... THERE WERE NO DRY EYES AT THE FUNERAL. I TALKED TO EDDIE AND GLADYS AFTER THE SERVICE AND HE IS STILL PLANNING ON BEING AT THE ONEIDA CASINO IN WISCONSIN FOR THE BIG ROCKABILLY SHOW ON JULY 11TH ON THURSDAY AT 4PM.
           CARDS OF SYMPATHY CAN BE SENT TO EDDIE AND GLADYS BOND AT 400 DEERFIELD LANE, BOLIVAR, TENNESSEE 38008 USA. BY THE WAY, EDDIE BOND SR. CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY JULY 2ND, 2002. WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDA. --HIS FRIENDS, THE ROCKABILLY MASTERS, BURL BOYKIN, W.S. HOLLAND, AND C.W. GATLIN - [burlboykin@dixie-net.com]
Posted June 29, 2002
We are a up and coming traditional country music band with all the original country roots. Contact Leonard Lowthian at 615-259-2546 in Nashville,TN, located on Music Row. Brett Hildebrand - countryresurrec@aol.com
Posted June 28, 2002
I have a old acoustic guitar "6 string". It has an imblem on head stock that looks like it say's sr - nick - lostchildnoclu@aol.com
Posted June 24, 2002
Hey folks, Mr. "Too Country & Proud of It", BILLY YATES, has a new single on radio stations all across America that needs to be requested. It's called "Daddy Had a Cardiac and Mama's Got a Cadillac". Billy's a true COUNTRY artist, unlike most of what we hear today. He wrote "Choices" & "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" for George Jones. Billy is an independent artist that needs our help. You'll get a kick out of this song. Find out more about Billy at www.billyyates.com - Thanks & God bless, Rick - nitrorick@webtv.net
Posted June 23, 2002
Does anyone remember the Possum Holler Opry? I know Sonny James does. Larry (Bose) Tooley - l_tooley85@msn.com
Posted June 21, 2002
I found some very interesting Starday and Bluegrass information while poking around ...
Listing of Bluegrass releases since 1957
at http://www.ibiblio.org/hillwilliam/BGdiscography/singles/stardaySGL.htm
Discography of Bluegrass Sound Recordings
at http://www.ibiblio.org/hillwilliam/BGdiscography/
Bluegrass and oldtime country records (referred to as HillWilliam)
at http://www.ibiblio.org/hillwilliam/labels/LabelsA.htm
and http://www.ibiblio.org/hillwilliam/labels/LabelsB.htm
Here's the Starday Story ... In 1952, Pappy Daily started the Starday record label with Jack Starnes. Jack Starnes was a talent booker who owned a night club in Beaumont Texas, and who at one time managed Lefty Frizzell. The name Starday came from their two last names, "Star" from Starnes and "day" from Daily. Initially the Starday recordings were made in Jack Starnes' home - http://www.bsnpubs.com/king/stardaystory.html
Posted June 18, 2002
My name is Rip Wilson I was the LAST guitar player for BOB LUMAN. I want a copy of Carnival Rock. Can you help???THANK YOU VERY MUCH. R.W. - Ripperdo@webtv.net
Posted June 18, 2002
I am looking for a copy of each of these shows:
TNN's Monday Night Concerts hosted by Ricky Skaggs
-The Episode with Mark Chesnutt
-The Episode with George Jones and Elvis Costello
Any help would be appreciated. Craig Payne - craigpayne@ns.sympatico.ca
Posted June 15, 2002
YOU HAVE A REAL NICE SITE! RUSTIE BLUE HAS A BRAND NEW ALBUM "ENTER AT YOU OWN RISK" NOW AVAILABLE ON CDBABY! JUST GO TO THIS URL http://www.cdbaby.com/rustieblue WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE RUSTIE'S NEW ALBUM AND/OR LISTEN TO GREAT SAMPLES! RUSTIE'S ALBUM WAS RECORDED AT MIKE HEADRICK'S STUDIO (MIKRON RECORDING STUDIO) IN SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TN. HE DOES A GREAT JOB ON THE STEEL AND LEAD GUITAR! RUSTIE SINGS HER HER HEART OUT ON THIS ONE! VISIT RUSTIE AT HER BRAND NEW WEBSITE AT http://www.rustieblue.com AND CHECK OUT THE PICS OF RUSTIE'S RECENT EUROPEAN TOUR WITH WESTERN HEART PROMOTIONS, 2002. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! ROBERT KEISTER, MANAGEMENT, CSP - rdkeister@aol.com
Posted June 11, 2002
HEY EVERYONE I GOT AWESOME NEWS
THE CD THAT JOE BERRY RECORDED ON KMA RECORDS
THAT HAS NICE SONGS THAT WE CO-WROTE AND THAT I PUBLISH IS NOW BEING SOLD AT THE ERNEST TUBBS RECORD SHOP. THIS IS THE LINK http://etrecordshop.com/ - THE NAME OF THE CD IS JOE BERRY, DARK OF THE MOON. TAKE CARE, JUANITA FORD PUBLISHING
Posted June 10, 2002
Bluegrass Gospel - WYXE Radio, Gospel Music International and Hendersonville High School Athletic Department Presents The Lewis Family, The Issacs, Angel Band (Formerly the White Family) - Friday, June 14th, 2002, 7-10 PM, Hendersonville High School Gymnasium. A Ronnie Bishop Production In conjunction with G&S Entertainment. For tickets by phone and more information call: 615-824-6162, 615-822-9942 - http://gsentertainment.tripod.com
Posted June 9, 2002
Any fans of Hank Thompson please check out my new web page at http://members.cox.net/hankthompson - jrchrdsn@yahoo.com
Posted June 9, 2002
I would like to know where i can go to find Dwight Yokams old time music when he first started. Also where can i find pictures of him and where will he be in concert. joy midkiff - joy_mid@msn.com
Posted June 9, 2002
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY OLD TV SHOWS WITH TAMMY WYNETTE SINGING ON THE SHOWS. BACK, TO 1966 UP TO 1983. SHOWS LIKE: HEE HAW ... COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ... MIKE DOUGLAS ... MERV GRIFFEN. LOOKING FOR FULL SONGS PERFORMNCE'S NOT WANTING PARTS OF SONGS, BUT THE STAR OF THE SONG TILL THE END OF THE SONG. RANDY LAHAM - TAMMY@SAW.NET
Posted May 30, 2002
I was wondering if anyone would have the lyrics to an older song, THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE by Faron Young. Or perhaps know where I could download the lyrics. I would need this as soon as possible because my niece is getting married in mid June and she requested that her dad sing this song at the wedding. I have been searching but now luck. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. I can be reached at ct_94@hotmail.com
Posted May 27, 2002
Needing the lyrics and hopefully the tabs to a song penned by REX GOSDIN prior to his death in 1983 and was recored by "Atlanta", the songs was entiteld "Pictures". any help would be appreciated. Walt - lightning@phonl.com Posted May 22, 2002
Can anyone tell me the name of the song that has a line in it refering to the "nail in Walter Brennan's shoe" It played late 70's/early 80's by a male singer. It lists a lot of the "old timers" but it is not the song "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" by George Jones. Linda Acton - lacton@telusplanet.net
Posted May 22, 2002
Artist looking for songs to record please check this songs
On the Sunday side of the week
Written by J .A Davies
Hanging around
Written by Phyliss Hershey
Moon Don't Tell On Me
Written by Sharon Clark / Kirk Comiskey
To check these songs out please go to
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/344/j_ford.html
I see good-bye in her eyes
Written by juanita ford / kirk g comiskey
Daddy's little girl
Let love do the talking
Written by juanita ford kirk comiskry
Wherever you are I love you
Written by juanita ford kirk comiskey
Written by juanita ford Kathy modzeski / kirk comiskey
You don't love me like you used too
Written by joe berry/ juanita ford
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/102/juanita_ford.html
any artist interested in any of these songs
please contact me
Juanita Ford
Juanita Ford Publishing, BMI
Brookhoow
Apt. #10
Route 302
Naples, Maine 04055
PHONE # 207-693-4055
email juanita@musicfromtheheart.com
website: http://www.musicfromtheheart.com
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/344/j_ford.html
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/102/juanita_ford.html

Posted May 20, 2002
Someone please tell me when dwight is in roanoke, va. deborah fontaine - dub232@netscape.net
Posted May 15, 2002
We have had our xm radio for almost 2 months now and we enjoy listening to Hanks Place. My husband and I drive a big rig and we do over-size loads and have escorts in the front and rear and they both have xm radios too. We all enjoy the xm radio and especially Hanks Place. Thank you for having all the old favorite songs, there is nothing like these. Also have enjoyed you having Willie Nelson there. Again Thank You!! Fern Frisk - cff1940@aol.com
Posted May 7, 2002
I would like to get any information on Ray Whitley and The Six Bar Cowboys that you have. I would also like to have pictures if possible. Ray was a cousin of mine although I never knew him. Ronny Whitley - RcmoonWhitley@netscape.net
Posted May 3, 2002
THE DICK CURLESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT SHOW, SUNDAY MAY 19TH 1:00 PM, THE ROOST, CHICOPEE RD., W. BUXTON - featuring: ATLANTIC HIGHWAY BAND, STEVIE CEE, EVERARD DODGE, BONNIE RAIRDON, MIKE CHAMPAGNE, CHARLIE BROWN, BURT TRUMAN, SOUND BY DAN CHILES. Donation Adults $6.00 Children (under 12) $3.00 - RAFFLES, AUCTION, CASH BAR. sponsored by PINE TREE STATE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOC.,INC., FMI Joan B. Cole 16 Mill St., Apt. 47 Springvale, Maine 04083. Phone 207-490-1232 E-MAIL joancole@cyberwc.net - http://home.maine.rr.com/ptscma/ptscma_001.htm - PINE TREE STATE COUNTRY MUSIC
Posted May 3, 2002
CALLING ALL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVERS. IF YOU'D LIKE A COPY OF THE RED HOT TRADIONAL COUNTRY CD "LUCKY IN LOVE" BY STEVIE CEE ON COUNTRY DISCOVERY RECORDS
http://www.countrydiscovery.com/
FEATURING THE SMASH HIT SINGLE HEAVENS GAIN A TRIBUTE TO DICK CURLESS, WRITTEN BY JUANITA FORD/ STEVIE CEE/ HARRY KING, PUBLISHINED BY STEVIE CEE PUBLISHING ASCAP. PLEASE CONTACT STEVIE AT cstevie@maine.rr.com - ALSO PLEASE VIST STEVIES WEBSITE http://www.steviecee.com - TO ORDER CDS OF LUCKY IN LOVE. PLEASE GO TO http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/218/stevie_cee_country.html
Posted May 3, 2002
The single CD,"Carpenter With A Dream", a ballad about country artist, Hal Ketchum, by CLB recording artist Suzanna Eckchum is available. Send your request to Feathermoon Music Publishing, 115 Penn Warren Dr. Ste 300, Brentwood, TN 37027. Price $10.00, Proceeds benefit The TM Foundation. [Feathermoon48@hotmail.com]
Posted April 29, 2002
Hello Everyone! I'd like to invite you to visit a very special video archive that I've established on some of our most favorite country "queens!" If you're looking for interviews, personal appearances, and musical performances, dating back to the early 80's on "Crystal Gayle" "Lynn Anderson" "K.T. Oslin" "Tammy Wynette" "Barbara Mandrell" "Dolly Parton" "Jeannie C. Riley" "Reba" and "Dottie West" to name just a few! then I invite you to visit the very special archive that I've assembled on these talented ladies! Hope to see you there! You'll be surprised by what you find!
http://www.bettemidleraloha.com/video.htm
Thank you! Jeff - JBarnholdt@aol.com
Posted April 29, 2002
From Bill Littleton. If my newest contact information is old hat to you, please forgive the redundancy; I sent an e-mail out the other day but some folks didn't get it, so I'm sending this in hopes of getting reconnected with everyone I want to stay connected with. Also please note the new website URL below AND the new email address: billlittleton@ispwest.com Thanks, Bill. There's always a chair with your name on it at Uncle Willam's Place
http://members.ispwest.com/billlittleton
Posted April 29, 2002
It is time the U. S. recognize a true country legend and gentleman-Really, where would we be today with Eddy Arnold-Send in your vote today! Frank Cunningham - fcunning@ptd.net.
Editor's Note: See: PAGE 2 for more info.
Posted April 29, 2002
hi great site, will be coming here more often since i just found it. the other site i go to is [takin the country back ]its a good traditional web site. thought some of you would like to go there if you aint already been please. dont post anything about hnc acts there. gdb - anglin@hbeark.com
Posted April 25, 2002
IN CONCERT: Rounder Recording Artist, IBMA Bluegrass "Vocalist of Year" Award Winner - The JAMES KING BLUEGRASS BAND of Virginia w/special guests The Chicago Bluegrass Band. Saturday May 11th 8:00 PM at the AMERICAN LEGION POST, 1030 Central Street, Evanston IL (next to the Central Street "L" station). $12.00 Advance / $15 @ Door / 12 & Under $10. All Ages Concert / No Smoking. For info or reservations: 847-251-0574 - chicagograss@netscape.net
Posted April 24, 2002
I'm a librarian in Port Angeles, Washington. One of our patrons would like to find the lyrics to the song "Rockin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms" by Pete Peters, which I see listed on your site. Is there any chance you could furnish us with the lyrics to this song, or point us to another source? Thank you very much. Susie Colowick, North Olympic Library System - scolowick@nols.org Posted April 23, 2002
I have tons of records I am trying to sell....do you have any members that may be interested? I have a partial list that I can send if you show an interest. some of the artists are RED FOLEY,HANK WILLIAMS, SPIKE JONES, GENE AUTRY, LEFTY FRIZZELL, etc. I am in California so it would probably be better for someone from the states to consider them....the cost of shipping would be great...to the UK.... thanks for your time and consideration. john - Jmn4753@aol.com
Posted April 20, 2002
A BIG HOWDY FROM TEXAS: First i would like to thank you for adding me to the Traditional Country Hall Of Fame !!! This is a Great Honor,there are so many great Artist and to see my name there is overwhelming.I would like to say Thanks to all the DJ's who play's my music, and to all the Fans who bought the CD's. Harold/Brenda Rogers Cleburne Texas, bhrtexas@webtv.net
http//www.hi-tek.net/harold
Posted April 14, 2002
Does anyone know where the Statler Brothers will be preforming in October 2002 . Also, Does anyone know anything about Willma Burgess She did some great stuff in the 70's I cant't find anything recorded by her and sure would like to. k. pietras - suzq55@bluefrognet.net
Posted April 14, 2002
Hello, My name is Arno van Kampen from the Netherlands. I have a country program, by a local radio station. And for this program we searching/looking for artists they want promotion in our program. If you want promotion in our program, let us know! Send your music & Bio to: Music Redaction, Boekbindershorst 20, 7328 TN Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. http://www.countrycollection.nl (under Construction) kampen.a.van@chello.nl - info@countrycollection.nl - And we play your music in the Netherlands. Thanks for your time! Greetings from Arno van Kampen
Posted April 9, 2002
I would like to know what happened to singer Charlie Gore. I think he used to be on Midwestern Hayride. - beegy@neo.rr.com
Posted April 9, 2002
Hello! You guys like classic country, so I thought I'd let you know about a club my mom and I made. She's a big fan of Roy Clark. I would like to invite any and all of you to join the Roy Clark Fan Club. The link is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/royclarkfanclub/?yguid=99029130. Please come and join and chat about Roy Clark!
Posted April 9, 2002
Overseas again - Rhonda Lee & RED VELVET to tour overseas - Nashville, TN. Nashville recording artist Rhonda Lee and her band, RED VELVET will once again tour overseas entertaining U.S. troops. The 43 day tour includes Hawaii, Guam, Singapore, Diego Garcia, Micronesia, and Japan. The tour dates are April 17th through May 29th. The band just returned from a four month long tour of South Korea where they performed 106 shows for US Army and Air Force troops. Visit the redesigned website at: www.rhondalee.net Rhonda Lee Enterprises (615) 264-3611
Posted April 9, 2002
I am trying to find out some information and a photograph in particular of Paul Warren who played the fiddle with the Foggy Mountain Boys and then later with Flatt's Nashville Grass. Would appreciate any information anyone may have. Thank You. bio_lady2000@yahoo.com
Posted April 9, 2002
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Posted April 9, 2002
Hey, ya like the rising start who are COUNTRY? HARD CORE.....? Check this guy out. He is from the Houston, Texas area. I hadn't heard him since he was a kid (under 17) now he is grown up folks... and truly worth the time! http://www.stephenbrown.net - Tammy Pennington
Posted April 3, 2002
I'm looking for Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys Reunited Album. I've seen it listed on some websites but none seem to have it available for sale. I'd prefer it on CD but I was wondering if or what label even carries it. It's got some wonderful songs on it and I was just checking to see if you had any info. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Greg Wolff - greg@pipelayersinc.com
Posted April 2, 2002
Hey everyone, please check out my newest songs, angels in heaven angels on earth, written by J. Nunn & K. Comiskey. let love do the talking, wherever you are I love you written juanita ford / kirk g comiskey - http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/344/j_ford.html - female country artist interested please contact me. Thank You, Juanita Ford, Juanita Ford Publishing, BMI, Brookhoow, Apt. #10, Route 302, Naples, Maine 04055, PHONE # 207-693-4055
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Posted March 24, 2002
Planning a trip to Austin? I hope you will have a chance to see and hear The Weary Boys at the Continental Club or one of the other venues they have been playing in the Austin area. The Weary Boys do it their way, with a unique style and sound. And they started from the very ground up: playing the streets of Austin with their guitar and fiddle cases open for contributions. Please check out their website at www.thewearyboys.com. No, I am not their agent or manager. But I am proud to say I am the father of one of the "Boys". Dan - ddd1223@aol.com
Posted March 22, 2002
Great work Bob, your site is really well done!! Just wanted to thank you for presenting traditional country music in such fine form. Lots of country fans should appreciate what you and your organization has done to preserve our kind of music. We have recently released cd's on the following SOUTHLAND RECORDS, Inc. real country recording artists: Tommy Allsup, Rod Dixon, Ron Gaddis, Jake Hooker, Curtis Potter, Leon Rausch, Bob Wills' Texas Playboys Band featuring legendary western swing vocalist Leon Rausch and grammy award winner Tommy Allsup. http://www.SouthlandRecords.com Keep up the great work Steve Reed. SteveReed@SouthlandRecords.com
Posted March 21, 2002
I am doing some preliminary research for a video documentary on the National Barn Dance, a radio program that aired live on WLS in Chicago and was broadcast across the nation from the late 1920's through the 1950's. I was wondering if you might have some knowledge of the National Barn Dance and this early era of live radio and if you might know of possible resources for audio archives, film footage and photographs . Do you know of any people that I might want to speak with who remember the Barn Dance? Also any ideas for current country performers who could talk about the importance/influence of the Barn Dance? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Steve Parry - stevep@image-base.com
Posted March 18, 2002
Hello, just wanted to say that I seen Great Divide for the second time at the midnight rodeo here in Amarillo the other night. They are great. They are one of very few bands that will come out after their performance and sign autographs and shake your hand and visit with ya a little. They are a nice group of guys, and I look forward to seeing them EVERY time they are in Amarillo. Hopefully next time they are here, it will be somewhere besides a bar, so that I can take my boy's to see them. They are young, but they love Great Divide! So hopefully soon we will see ya again. Keep up the fantastic music. Ya'll are great!! Lynell Cahoon - DShane53@aol.com
Posted March 16, 2002
Hi everyone! The Rockabilly Hall of Fame will feature a "Tribute to the Rock N Roll Trio" at 8pm Friday, March 29th on the East Lounge Stage for Viva Las Vegas at the Gold Coast Hotel. We are looking for qualified musicians (who will be at that event) that may want to play during this special 45-minute set. If interested please contact Barbara at elvis7@mindspring.com. Thanks! Posted March 14, 2002
Hi Rayburn Anthony here , after the great reception my rockabilly cd "Jackson Was Jumpin'" got, I'm looking for someone to distribute my new cd of country songs. It has 14 brand new tracks and "Yes ,Love" has already reached 15 plays a week on Country Bear radio out of Florida. Anyone interested in putting the cd out in Europe or distributing it to real country stores please contact me. Rayburn233@aol.com
Posted March 14, 2002
One of the first black females of country. Who will help her? Take a look ! www.angelfire.com /tx/bluesjam - shidick@aol.com
Posted March 12, 2002
Someone was asking about Urel Albert. I am his daughter, and I'm sorry to report that my father passed away in 1992. He was an entertainer to the end, loving his work. I am thankful I have his records to remember him and his talent. He was unique! lburrell01@yahoo.com
Posted March 11, 2002
Hello all you Country Music Fans. If you are looking for some great old 45 singles at reasonable prices then give me a try. I am located in the state of Tennessee. You can Email me for the list in either TEXT or 2000 EXCEL. Wantlist are always welcome if they are in alphabetical order. Thanks. jack_12005@yahoo.com
Posted February 28, 2002
Hello ! This is a great site! Hope you can add more soon. I need help ... in the 70s , I bought the cutest song, either on a 45 or a L.P. ... can't remember the artist who done it, but the songs title was .... Gonna Buy A Juke Box. Could some one help me find it? PLEASE, so I can buy it again? Sure hope so ... thank you, Sincerely, Allie Fuller - VaesMom@webtv.net
Posted February 25, 2002
Having grown up with traditional country music and being privliged to meet many othe great enterainers like Patsy Montana, Rose & the Maddox Bros, Hank Thompson, Hank Snow. I say with a open heart - keep it country! Carol Addington - Cowpaty98@aol.com
Posted February 20, 2002
RE: Brenda Lee. Hi, my name is Elizabeth Ann Hembree Crump. I was born in Greensboro, GA. I knew Brenda's grandparents, very well. They worked in the Cotton Mill there. I have tried to get original songs to Brenda, could someone please help me out here? - PRISONEROFLOVE1@aol.com
Posted February 16, 2002
Ginny Wright's website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indianmoon - virginia@astleyworld.com
Posted February 13, 2002
This is just a brief post to let y'all know about a new series of CD compilations being issued by the BACM. I've just got the one by Frankie Marvin (BACM CDD003), which consists of Brunswick, OkeH, Victor and Panachord recordings from 1929 to 1932. All CDs are Ł10 each and can be obtained from the BACM based in Dover, Kent. Contact details can be found online at http://www.bacountrymusic.fsnet.co.uk/ but the site has not yet been updated with details of the CD series. Currently available are CDs by Big Bill Campbell (AKA Zeke Winters)with his Rocky Mountaineers, Jack Savage & his Cowboys, The Hill Billies, Rusty Gill & The Westernaires, Ray Whitley & The Six Bar Cowboys, Frank Luther, and The Girls Of The Golden West, while the next batch up will include Rex Allen, Jesse Rogers, The Hoosier Hotshots and, get this, The Shelton Brothers (hurrah!). Anybody interested should contact the archive's manager, David Barnes at dave@bacountrymusic.fsnet.co.uk
Posted February 11, 2002
I am trying to find information on opening performers for George Jones in the mid-60's. He was scheduled for a performance in Memphis TN in ?1966-68. He did not "show" and his opening act had to do the whole show. Can't remember who this performer was. Please e-mail an answer if possible. mckeejw@bellsouth.net Posted February 7, 2002
I just recieved the first shipments of copies to my debut cd , "All Roads Lead To Home".It has 11 cool tracks and you can get your copy for $12 now.This price includes shipping fees and packaging in a padded envelope.I invite everyone to get a copy and tell their friends.Thank you. Christopher Lee - http://www.christopherwlee.com - chrisnsusan_1999@yahoo.com
Posted February 6, 2002
Hi to Bob and all the country music artists and fans who support our wonderful field of country music. Lots of credit to to all the DJs that play our music, which is truly appreciated. It's an honour to be included in the Traditional Country Hall of Fame page; also appreciation to Bob and all those who have worked to make this site a reality for all to enjoy. Again, Best wishes from Toronto, Canada, Doreen Brown - Dbenterprises@sprint.ca
Posted February 4, 2002
My name is Candy Naylor and am involved with Jail / Prison Ministries and bought a used cd of Johnny Cash The Gospel Collection and thought that the lyrics would be included. The Women love to sing and I would love to be able to take these songs in. Johnny Cash has blessed more people than He problably knows. The Lord loves to use broken people and what a wonderful witness it is to those incarcerated. Please email me back even if you can't send the lyrics. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Candy Naylor - gnaylor@integrity.com
Posted February 4, 2002
Would like to find a radio station to listen to country western music. Maurice Clayton - moeclay208@hotmail.com
Posted February 1, 2002
Looking for information on Curly Miller and his road show from the '50. Also, anyone remember The Tennessee Sweethearts, Slim & Dixie Lee. Contact: rockblly@bellsouth.net. Thanks.
Posted February 1, 2002
I am searching for information on Ernie Maresca. I found a song of his called "What Is A Marine?" and I would like to use it here at Parris Island, South Carolina. Can you tell me how to contact him or is he even alive? Thank you. Steve Curless - steve@ramblindj.com
Posted January 30, 2002
Hi Bob: Sure is a super website with so much interesting info on Country Music and Artists. I realize alot of work is involved and much credit is deserved. Its super being included in the list of Traditional Country Hall Of Fame; I enjoy every aspect of country music and to any DJ's worldwide viewing this site loads of thanks, like my song says: "Thank You Mister DJ" from my recording "Should I Cross The Line". All the best to you, Bob, and all the folks who contribute and share our wonderful world of Country Music. Cheers from Toronto, Canada, Doreen Brown - Dbenterprises@sprint.ca
Posted January 27, 2002
Bob, keep up the great work for Traditional Country Music. We need you, my good friend. TWANGTOWNUSA.COM - marketing@twangtownusa.com
Posted January 27, 2002
Hi anyone, I'm Looking for a song called GUNS AND ROSES by Marty Robbins. Has anyone heard of it, if so could you let me know where to get it. Thanks, Alvin - ahedlund@niagara.com
Posted January 27, 2002
Reponse to Sept 29 2001 inquiry. One of the girls on the Midwestern Hayride with Bonnie Lou was Lee Jones. ellen - ejchaney@aol.com
Posted January 24, 2002
Yes, I was wondering I you could tell me you sings the song "Uncle's Harvey Plane" because my mom really likes the song but we do not know who sings it. If you could find out and e-mail me back that would be great. Thanks so much. Tina Cotant - tcotant_85@hotmail.com
Posted January 22, 2002
Press Release, From CyberstationUSA, Hartford, Conn. - The voting is in for the Best Traditional Country Artist of 2001 from the 2 Million Listeners and the winner is Robbin McCombs from Georgiana, Alabama with his Aces and Eights song from his Then and Now C.D. on Lomac Records. Georgiana is the Boyhood Home of Hank Williams Sr. and Robbin seems to be following closely in Hank's Foot Steps. Hiram, the feature song is about the life and death of Hank. Wanna check out Robbin's singing go to www.C.D.Baby.com/traditionalcountry/McCombs and listen. Or, e-mail me @ pacmeat@webtv.net Thanks, Howard
Posted January 21, 2002
I would like to find the "Columbia Collectors Albums" that the Chuck Wagon Gang released some time ago. As I remember there were two long playing cassette tapes. Any help will be appreciated. Tom Cogsdell - cogsdell2@home.com
Posted January 21, 2002
Hi everyone, what do you buddy's think of a great Picture sleeves page on the rockabilly hall of fame? Add rare sleeves to the HOF and when we do it by a lot of rockabilly lovers we have a great site. And wenn we put all together we can sponser those pages also, so we help the HOF and we help each other. We know all some sleeves are hard to get. Give it a thought and keep on rockabilly - NOL. A I'm in it! The Rockabilly Hall of is GREAT, let's make it even GREATER. Oh by the way my english is poor so sorry friends, visit the Gene Maltais page and write me. Nol Voorst - wildboppinnol@hotmail.com

Posted January 20, 2002
Who sang "Satin Sheets" and can I download the lyrics? Pfanny@aol.com
Posted January 20, 2002
Wishing a Happy Birthday to Johnny Cash. I grew up in the 70s in rural Iowa. His songs made my poor life in poverty a lot better - would appreciate it if someone would give this message to him from all of us - whose childhoods and lives were of just surving to the next day. Thank you, from a fan, not named SUE. Best always, Distant cousin of the famous musician Tommy Allsup and maybe Reba McIntire, still tracing my McIntire ancestors of Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma to determine that. D. Allsup-M. - tad325@bright.net
Posted January 19, 2002
Hello everyone! I am Christopher Lee. In March, I will be releasing my debut cd with a good old honky-tonk/oldies rock flair that we don't hear much of anymore. I hope everyone will enjoy it as much as I have had making it. The title track even placed within the top 1500 songs in Billboard Magazines 2001 songwriting contest!I am so pleased. I am a big Hank Williams Sr. fan and even do a cover of his soulful ballad, "You Win Again" on the cd. Take care. Chris. www.christopherwlee.com - chrisnsusan_1999@yahoo.com
Posted January 17, 2002
I would Love to Hear more Traditional Country. Today, everything sounds like rock, the singers are good, they just holler too much. Debbie Cathey - spurger@drbcom.com
Posted January 16, 2002
Hello, I am a DJ from a small radio, Radio Luna from Denmark. I play country music every Saturday afternoon and are making playlist and send it to f.eks. http://members.boardhost.com/StardustRecords/ - Are You a country singer or a band, and do You want me to play Your music, so send me a mail. Many regards, Alice Trauelsen, Radio Luna, Denmark - alice.trauelsen@post.tele.dk
Posted January 16, 2002
Eddie Jackson passed away Monday afternoon (Jan. 14, 2002) of respiratory failure. He was sick for nearly two and a half years. It's impossible to sum up the man's musical influence on Detroit's country & western scene (besides his influence on my own music-making) in this message. Pick up his Woodward LP and give it another listen while you read the liner notes. Please spread the word, remember him in your prayers and spin a 1940s Bob Wills w/ Tommy Duncan record after you hear Eddie's own recordings again. So long to a man who left everyone happier than they were before he arrived. God bless Eddie Jackson and his family.
Courtesy: Craig "Bones" Maki
Posted January 15, 2002
There is a new group for people to share new hillbilly music files, live recordings, and rare recording of hillybilly singers. It's just getting started. It is a good place for amature hillbilly type music lovers to post thier own stuff too. You can post anything that your band does or just you and a guitar it don't really matter how good or bad, but it must be raw, not studio slick and not new sounding country. This is just a fun, open club for people who love hillbilly music and want to keep it alive. Feel free to post what you have, bring your guitars and banjos along if you want. The address is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hillbillyhayride/
Posted January 15, 2002
Hello everyone. I am not a singer myself but I do promote and manage them. Right now we are working on project country which means we are looking for talent that is willing to sing rock country and be worked with start to finish trying to get a record deal. We are now accepting demos and sound clips for the rest of January. If interested contact me personally. Susan - DanceonDreams27@aol.com
Posted January 14, 2002
Hello, I am a Traditionally Hard Country Music Musician. I have just released a new CD "A Real Friend Of Mine" a tribute to my idol Mr. Ernest Tubb, on the Thunderhawk Label, a division of Stardust Music. I am willing to do anything I can do to bring Traditional Country Music back so I can listen to the radio again and maybe even get my new CD some play. Thanks ... Jim McGlasson (Sho-Me Trubadour) - hazelmcglasson@juno.com
Posted January 14, 2002
From: The Tennessee Country Music Alliance
1st Annual National & International Competition, Showcase & Awards Show, Clarion Hotel-Airport/ Opryland Area, Nashville, TN. March 15-17th, 2002.
Nashville, TN: Jean Massengale, Executive Director of the Tennessee Country Music Alliance has signed an agreement to host the 1st Annual Tennessee Country Music Alliance Competition, Showcase & Awards Show at the Clarion Hotel-Airport/Opryland Area, in Nashville, TN. The Tennessee Country Music Alliance was formed to provide an opportunity for undiscovered new talent to advance their careers by performing and networking with experienced leaders in the country music industry. Membership to belong to our organization is totally free, Just visit www.TennesseeCMA.org site and register yourself as a member by filling out the membership application, then push submit or Send a Self addressed, stamped envelope to: TCMA, 256 East Old Hickory, Kitty Wells BLVD., Madison, TN. 37115.
Show Dates: March 15-17th. Artist Competition starts 15th &16th at 8:00AM to 4:00 PM. Fee of $25 per song, with limit of 2 songs per contestant. Showcasing of top talent of many Independent Record Labels/Independent Artists (both Youth & Adults), will be held 15th & 16th at 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Pre Awards Show Party on the 14th (Open Mic) The Awards Show will be held the 17th. Doors open at 11:00 AM. All of Nashville is Invited to be on site. Awards Show Tickets: Award Show tickets are $50 per person (Children 5 & under are free). Tickets went on sale January 1st, 2002. TCMA will accept money orders and checks. To place an order for your Awards Show Tickets, mail your order to the above address. Please make your money order/checks payable to: TCMA Entry Fees: Singer and songwriter Competition entries are $25 per song. Limit 2 songs per person. Band Competition entries are $100 ( 2 songs). Showcasing for Record Labels/ Independent Artists: Showcasing time can be purchased by Record Labels for a fee of $200 per hour. Independent Artists can purchase showcasing time for $100 for 30 minutes. ALL Entry Forms Must be sent with entry fee to above address.
Hotel Reservations: You can start making reservations now. Rooms are blocked at the Clarion Hotel, 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN. 37217. Hotel Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by calling 615-361-5900. Ask for Vince and Patricia and tell them your with the TCMA. Transportation: Clarion Hotel offers a Shuttle bus to and from the Airport. If you do not have a state country music association/organization in your state, and would like to compete or showcase in the Tennessee Country Music Alliance Awards, contact our office: TCMA, 256 east old Hickory, Kitty Wells BLVD., Madison, TN. 37115. Phone: KMA Records at: (615)-612-3899 - email: kmarecords@aol.com 0r Jean Massengale- TCMA Executive Director at : (706)-657-2198 or toll free at (877)-748-5046. email: TCMA2000@earthlink.net - TCMA Website: www.TennesseeCMA.org - Read the monthly Newsletter, get registered as a TCMA member free! Deadline: February 10, 2002. Call or e-mail for an Official Entry Form
Posted January 12, 2002
Artist looking for great TRADIONAL COUNTRY SONGS! Please contact Juanita Ford Publishing, BMI. Email juanita@musicfromtheheart.com - Thank you.
Posted January 12, 2002
I've got to tell ya'll about a singer/songwriter named Billy Yates. This boy is the REAL DEAL, about as traditional as they come these days. Billy has written 6 songs for George Jones including "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" and "Choices" as well as numerous other songs by Ricky Van Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Gary Allen, Ricochet and David Alan Coe. Billy has a new cd entitled "If I Could Go Back" that includes the single "Too Country & Proud of it" which has become AM650 WSM's theme song, and is getting a lot of airplay in Texas and other areas where it has been previewed. To learn more about Billy, go to his website www.billyyates.com and recieve a free download of "Too County & Proud of It". Judge for yourself. Thanks & God bless you. Rick Dale - nitrorick@webtv.net
Posted January 12, 2002
Hi there, I am trying to find the lyrics to the song "heaven is my womans love" sung by Tommy Overstreet and written by Bob Millsap. Can you please help and will this cost me anything? Thank you, Tanya Swift - tanyaswift@paradise.net.nz
Posted January 12, 2002
Hank III has a new album coming out January 29, 2002 called 'Lovesick, Broke, and Driftin." Check it out and be sure to get more info at his website at http://www.hank3.com E-mail me for samples keithsonic@yahoo.com
Posted January 11, 2002
FWD from the Loretta Lynn list.
The debate over the future of WSM-AM and The Grand Ole Opry went on at fever pitch over the weekend. On one side, Gaylord Entertainment president and CEO Colin Reed, whose firm owns WSM-AM, the Opry, and two other radio stations in Nashville, said that Gaylord feels The Opry is a precious commodity his organization hopes to expose to a wider, nationwide audience through network syndication. In the opposite camp country artists such as Loretta Lynn strongly opposed Gaylord's proposed format changes at WSM-AM and the likely removal of The Opry from the station that has been its radio home since 1925. "This is my opinion," Lynn said. "The Grand Ole Opry is the mother of country music. I believe they (Gaylord) are trying to get rid of county music. But it'll take more than the owners of WSM to kill country music. "Country music is bigger than them 'cause the ones who've sung on the Opry never knew they made it big until they did so," said Lynn, an Opry member since 1962 and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame since 1988. "All the members of The Grand Ole Opry . . . we all knew this was coming." Reed took over the struggling Gaylord Entertainment in May 2001 after serving as chief financial officer for Memphis-based Harrah's Hotels. He earlier worked 15 years in the United Kingdom running Holiday Inn's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. "Well, I really don't know how to react to (Loretta Lynn's statement) because that's completely and utterly not the case," said Reed. "One of the reasons we started to look at this whole issue was because of a notion we have that we think the Grand Ole Opry is, in fact, very, very precious.
Posted January 11, 2002
To all the fans of Bobby Austin across the world, it saddens me to inform you that my dad passed away January 6th, 2002. He was a wonderful man, father, and one of the best country western singers in my humble opinion. He loved traditional country music, or any kind of music that spoke from the heart. My dad endured the last ten years with many health problems. He is at peace with the lord now and we are very lucky to be able to still hear the songs he sung from the bottom of his heart and soul. May his music and songwriting always fill your heart and souls. Thank you. Linda Fay Austin Creagh - JPCreagh@aol.com
Posted January 10, 2002
I am looking for a cd or mint codition Lp of Ferlin Husky which contains This Moment Of Love and Make Me Live Again. Must NOT be a "live" recording. Also anybody know if Kelly Foxton's Rockytop albums are available please. John - johnpinfolduk@yahoo.com
Posted January 6, 2002
Hi, My name is William Millican I am 22 and was raised by my grandparents. I have alway loved country music. I have a great voice and would love to be heard - it's not what you know - it's who you know. I am just a small town kid. no chance for me, but I would be moved if you could find the time for me like I have for all of you in my 22 years of life. - Willmill74965@aol.com
Posted January 6, 2002
Hello, Nice site you have for Leon Payne! I am looking for the lyrics to a seemingly impossible to find song. CRY BABY HEART, written by Leon, recorded by George Morgan and also Conway Twitty. Would someone have the lyrics to this piece? Thanks, Patrice - randp@sk.sympatico.ca
Posted January 6, 2002
Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has an xm radio and listens to their channels "America" 10 or "Hanks Place" 13. I think that they are a great place to hear Hillbilly Music, especially "Hanks Place" but I wish that they would play some new Hillbillies like Wayne Hancock. I have heard Hankcock and Dallas Wayne a couple of times on channel 10. I would also love to hear Deke Dickerson or maybe Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys. Channel 12 os OK, but most of the stuff they play there is not really hillbilly. Does anyone else listen? What do you think? If you have no idea what I am talking about, you can go to xmradio.com and find out. - tom@bonnette.com
Posted January 4, 2002
Hi. I recently found your website during a web search and love the breadth of info and pationate approach to traditional music and insight into the political struggles in the hall of fame and radio in Nashville. I love roots country music and have had some interesting, while peripheral exposure to the music industry when I was a graduate student at Vanderbilt in the late 80's. In addition to writing to express my delight at finding your site, I'm writing with some questions about a songwriter about whom I know very little. These questions follow a recent coversation that I had with my father and stepmother, who live in San Diego, CA. My 81 year old stepmother, Mary, and her previous husband, were close friends of songwriter Jack Easterly Jr. (William J. Easterly) who also lived in San Diego. He apparently wrote a number of country hits, including Welcome to my world, recorded by Jim Reeves. Jack Easterly committed suicide (I think in 1984) and left all of his posessions, including personal music notebooks, sheet music in progress, unrecorded demos (over 100 songs), appointment ledgers, photos and music industry correspondance to Mary and her husband. Mary found this stuff in her garage over the Christmas holidays and sadly reminiced to me about her friend and his songs. She has never done anything with these materials and feels that they are very important but does not know if others would be interested in them. Can you tell me anything about Jack? Would there be an interest in some of the non-personable items ? Is there a reasonable way to find out about if the sheet music or demo tape songs have been copyrighted, etc.? Thanks so much for feedback. Best Regards, Barbara Stetson, Louisville, KY - bastet01@louisville.edu
Posted January 3, 2002
Perfomer Clay Allen informed me on New Years Day that "Boots" Bourquin, of Boots and His Buddies (Dallas), died last Saturday in a hospital in Dallas. He had evidently been hospitalized for several weeks, and finally succumbed to a long-standing illness. Boots played lead guitar behind singer/guitarist Gene O'Quin (Capitol Records) in their early hillbilly band called "Boots and His Buddies". Their song "Next Sunday Darling' Is My Birthday" is available on several reissue CDs that are currently out, including The Guys of the Big "D" Jamboree. Boots was always a nice guy, very positive and helpful, and I'm sure that everyone is sad to hear of his passing. David Dennard - dragonst@flash.net
Posted January 2, 2002
Please look us up at www.NashvilleMusicNetwork.com - Our sole purpose is promoting the music industry along with all the great talent out there. We offer "streaming" videos along with electronic bio information to promote Artists, Bands, etc. We will be showcasing for Fan Fair week and taking submissions for June 11-15th, please contact P. J. Adkins, Promotional Director for Nashville Music Network. - chrisnix@earthlink.net
Posted January 1, 2002
Charlie Louvin, Grand Ole Opry member and recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, as a member of the Louvin Bros., was involved in a one car automobile accident, Dec. 31, 2001 at approximately 4PM-CST. Charlie was taken to the Manchester Hospital for X-Ray's and observation. He was released and HE returned home where is now recuperating. Charlie suffered broken ribs, a cracked sternum, and a mild concussion. I spoke with Charlie briefly and he said that he was very sore from the accident, and did not know what happened to cause the accident. He was returning to his home when the accident occurred. Please keep Charlie in your prayers, that he has a rapid recovery. -Marty Martell

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