Wayne Mills – by Jessica Blankenship Saturday evening the country music community mourned over the loss of one of its own. Alabama native, Wayne Mills, passed away due to injuries received from being shot by Nashville club owner, Chris Michael Ferrell, on Saturday morning. News of his passing was reported on his band’s facebook page.
Read MorePresident Obama presents Loretta Lynn with Medal of Freedom – Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Today, President Obama presented 16 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among those was country music legend, Loretta Lynn. The award, created by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes significant achievements in politics, world peace, science,
Read MoreFor three years, WFKY Froggy 104.9/101.7 out of Frankfort, Kentucky, has hosted an annual St. Jude Jam. The concert features the acoustic talents of up and coming country music artists. I always thought that Froggy puts on some of the best organized events for its listeners. This year’s line-up
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when all the ghosts and goblins come out to beg for candy. Here are a few song picks to help you feel a little spooky today. Click on the links to get the backstory on the song, as well as the lyrics: Haunted Songs in
Read MoreChris Stapleton Just like a good old fashion recipe of mountain soul, you can combine unique vocals, powerful songwriting, and rugged looks and the end product will be that of Chris Stapleton. The eastern Kentucky native has made a household name for himself over the years with having his songs being
Read MoreGeorgette Jones When you think of country music royalty, you think of the glitz and glam of the celebrity life. Fortunately for Georgette Jones, she has lived a fairly normal life even being the daughter of legendary country music singers George Jones and Tammy Wynette. In speaking to Georgette, you get the sense of
Read MoreMy grandpa – always in Liberty overalls overlooking his mules. It isn’t very often that you hear a song and it hits you in your heart. It pulls a heartstring. I first heard Alan Jackson’s song, “Blue Side of Heaven,” over the radio airwaves of WSM-650 AM. Alan Jackson did
Read MoreCountry music has been defined in so many ways over the years. However, it is interesting to see how several rock musicians have an influence from country music. Some would even go on to cross over from rock to country music. From Conway Twitty to Johnny Cash, and even Elvis, they took their
Read MoreThis past Friday, I got to see Whitey Morgan and the 78s play at the New Vintage in Louisville, Kentucky. Little did I know, this would be the same place that I saw Wayne Mills several years ago. Tiny place but friendly folks. Whitey Morgan is based out of Flint,
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