Sometimes there are points in life when one reflects on topics that bring worry, sadness, concern or even depression. They can pile up on our mind like leaves falling from the trees in autumn covering the roots that feed our soul.
I have had the honor of knowing and admiring the work of Bluegrass personality Ronnie Reno for much of my own career. I was honored to appear on his popular TV Show “Reno’s Old Time Music Festival” many years ago. As an award-winning television producer, his show was the first nationally broadcast show featuring Bluegrass […]
Two country music stars have some new musical adventures ahead. Grand Ole Opry star John Conlee is releasing a new emotional single entitled ““Walkin’ Behind The Star,” released on his own RCR (Rose Colored Records).
My brother asked me recently, ‘Are you living in the past?’ I often do find myself lingering within my memories. As time passes, I think it is easy to place more emphasis on what has gone by in your life than what is ahead. That is probably especially so for someone who spends a great […]
A illuminating part of my early career was participating in the Country Music Association’s Country Music Fan Fair in Nashville, Tenn. I will never forget the years that Mickey Gilley’s booth was next to Grand Ole Opry stars Jim and Jesse. Jim and Jesse’s booth is where I started meeting fans before I earned one […]
A sound synonymous with country radio when I was coming up is that of three brothers Larry, Steve and Rudy, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers have been dazzling audiences for 60 years and they are bringing that sound to audiences celebrating the milestone. It all began in 1955, when Larry was six, Steve was four, […]
I have had the honor to know the talented Lee Greenwood for much of my country music career. He has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a GRAMMY for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her […]
One of country music’s greatest singers was the late Ray Price. Even now, over a year after his passing in 2013, his music continues to receive accolades through his 2014 CD “Beauty Is…” Price fought pancreatic cancer to complete his final album project with legendary producer and longtime friend Fred Foster. Beauty Is … the […]
I was recently pleased to discover that my former television home NBC is to partner with my longtime friend and former movie co-star Dolly Parton. The network signed a development deal with the American icon for a series of films.
With each passing year, I look around and find fewer of my musical heroes still contributing to the great America music legacy. I am honored to call Dr. Ralph Stanley a friend and to have produced and recorded with him.
