I had the opportunity to sit down recently with a long-time friend as he traveled back from a personal appearance where he visited with hundreds of fans that watched him each week on CBS. “The Dukes of Hazzard” co-star Sonny Shroyer said he is saddened by recent events relating to his show. He said almost […]
The heat of the day this time of year sometimes brings me into the summer doldrums. I know there is so much that needs to be done outside, but I step outside and after a few minutes in the oven, I begin to think “Oh, that will wait,” so I step back inside and let […]
Heavy hearts reflect the spirit of the emotions that surrounded me in the recent days. For those of you reading elsewhere, my home is near Chattanooga. That is the big town we head to for shopping, films, concerts and other activities. It isn’t unusual for my friends and I to drive down the streets, which […]
“Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” Whether you attribute the origin of the thought to Irish statesman Edmund Burke, English politician Winston Churchill or Spanish philosopher George Santayana, the sentiment is one that has enveloped me as I have watched the movement in the media to purge our country of […]
Knowing one’s best direction in life can be an ever-changing debate within your own head. As someone who has spent their life in entertainment, I often look at my situation to weigh my perception of what I do with the reality of the logistics of life.
The airwaves are filled with those now beginning to say that they are the best choice to lead our country, our states, counties and cities. I am honored to serve in my hometown as a council member, so I am speaking not only as someone who is on the outside but in some respects on […]
Have you ever wondered where the heart of a community lies? Is it in its elected leadership? Is it within the works of the members of its local churches? Perhaps within the framework of the civic clubs and fraternal organizations?
Country Music Hall of Fame members the Oak Ridge Boys have entertained fans around the world for more than 40 years including numerous U.S. Presidents. They have earned every award in the industry. From their roots in southern gospel to their chart-topping career in country music, the Oaks have become one of America’s most beloved […]
In her latest project Karen Peck & New River are speaking on the power of prayer and the many ways in which it has touched lives. “Pray Now” is Karen’s first release since her Dove winner “Revival.”
I was recently saddened to learn of the passing of one of America’s lesser known Christmas composers – Benjamin “Tex” Logan, 87. Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, Mike Seeger, The Lilly Brothers and Don Stover, The Charles River Boys, Peter Rowan and the Green Grass Gringos and his Northeast Seaboard Blues Band.
