During a visit to Nashville a month ago, I stopped by shop of Manuel, the clothing designer who has outfitted a lot of folks from Johnny Cash to Dwight Yoakam to Porter Wagoner to Little Jimmy Dickens and more. If you have seen the Marty Stuart Show, you’ve seen his
Read MoreToday when you visit the Woodlawn Memorial Park mausoleum site where Tammy Wynette is buried, you won’t find the country music star’s name on it. Instead, you see the name Virginia W. Richardson. Wynette’s daughter, Georgette Jones Lennon, along with her sisters are fighting to restore her name and legacy.
Read MoreTonight, Austin, Texas, will be showcasing musical talents of many that make their homes in the honky tonks across the United States. The Ameripolitan Awards will be handed out, awarding those in with a prominent roots influence that includes honky tonk, rockabilly, western swing and outlaw music. The awards will
Read MoreKentucky is home of some of the best musicians, singers, songwriters, all creating the music we grow to love. From the Appalachian region to the western plains of the Commonwealth, there is a special blend of music that is unique from the bluegrass state. Fifth on the Floor of central
Read MoreRhonda Vincent Missouri native Rhonda Vincent has reached some unbelievable heights and breaking barriers in a male dominated world of bluegrass music. Her distinctive vocals backed by her band, The Rage, have reached the hearts of bluegrass and country music fans. Recently this Examiner spoke with Rhonda Vincent on her
Read MoreI love hearing music from artists that you may or may not hear on the radio. Here are some recent finds that I have discovered thanks to the world of youtube. Some are friends are mine and some I just discovered. These are folks that I consider music with substance.
Read MoreToday we say farewell to a friend. Here is the Obituary for Wayne Mills as said during his memorial service today in Arab, Alabama: Wayne Mills, 44 of Tennessee, formerly of Arab died Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Tennessee. As a popular country singer-songwriter and leader of The Wayne Mills Band,
Read MoreFriday afternoon, Chris Ferrell was charged of second-degree murder in Nashville after the death of country music singer Wayne Mills. The Tennessean newspaper reports that Ferrell surrendered himself to police immediately after hearing of the charge. His bond is set at $300,000, but his lawyer, David Raybin, plans to contest the charge. Chris Ferrell was the owner
Read MoreFriday afternoon, Chris Ferrell was charged of second-degree murder in Nashville after the death of country music singer Wayne Mills. The Tennessean newspaper reports that Ferrell surrendered himself to police immediately after hearing of the charge. His bond is set at $300,000, but his lawyer, David Raybin, plans to contest
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