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Hunter Mountain – Did You Go To The Country Music Festivals In The '80s and '90s?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:31:20 +0000

The Taste of Country Music Festival is ready to take over Hunter Mountain, but it’s not the first time Country Music has come to the Mountain. As a young country music fan, Hunter Mountain was the first place I saw hot new artists like Garth Brooks, Highway 101, Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, Clint Black, Kathy [...]

Top Classic Country Moments Of 2012 – WGNA's Sunday Morning Hall Of Fame

Kevin Richards — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:58:51 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I showcase the best in Classic Country Music with features and updates on the veterans of Country Music still recording and touring. This Sunday Morning (Dec. 30) from 6-9am we take a look back on the biggest interviews and unforgettable moments of 2012. In no particular order, these are the big ‘Classic [...]

Classic Country Concert Poll – Who Would You Like To See?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:51:42 +0000

We recently hosted a small intimate show with Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson at the Saratoga Music Hall. Although artists like Bill Anderson and fellow Opry stars are no longer in the 'mainstream,' the small crowd was extremely appreciative.

Saratoga Fan Reviews Bill Anderson Concert

Kevin Richards — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:45:45 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I feature the best in Classic Country Music on 1077 GNA and on-line at www.wgna.com. This past Sunday many of those faithful listeners of the show gathered at the Saratoga Music Hall to enjoy Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson. JoAnn of Saratoga has been listening to the Sunday Morning Hall [...]

Bill Anderson Delights Northeast Classic Country Fans

Kevin Richards — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:05:27 +0000

It’s not often that a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry makes a stop in the Albany-Saratoga area. Add in the credits of the most recorded songwriter in Country Music history and television host, and you know you’re going to get a great show. On Sunday, November 11, [...]

A Week Of Country Music – 4 Country Concerts In The Albany Area

Kevin Richards — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:35:52 +0000

There is no shortage of Country Music this November in the Albany – Saratoga area of New York. Here is a list of Country Concerts and Dances that you can enjoy in just ONE week from Thursday, Nov. 8 – Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Thursday, November 8- Easton Corbin and Bud Light Country Dance Night [...]

Bill Anderson's Tour Bus Hits a Moose

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:00:35 +0000

With its crazy travel schedules, hotels, planes and so on, touring can be an unpredictable endeavor for any musician, as country star Bill Anderson well knows. The singer-songwriter and television personality ran into something unexpected (literally) while out on the road with his acoustic trio recently, when his tour bus struck a moose near Sandpoint, Idaho.

Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs

Kevin Richards — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:46:22 +0000

Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson is headed to town on Sunday, November 11 at Saratoga Music Hall. Today, we look back and remember the Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs- old and new. [button href="http://www.kevinrichards.com/" title="Click Here For Tickets To See Bill Anderson At Saratoga Music Hall" align="center"] 10. Mama Sang A Song (1962) [...]

2012 Albany Area Fall Country Concert Guide – Alan Jackson, Easton Corbin, Carrie Underwood Tour Stops

Kevin Richards — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:30:54 +0000

We have no shortage of Country Music coming to the Albany Area in the Fall of 2012. Check out our list of new stars, superstars, and legends headed to our area, including a few that are just a short drive from our listening area. September 22- Darius Rucker- Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown September 23- Rodney Atkins- [...]

Tips For Country Songwriters – Bill Anderson Answers Songwriting Questions [INTERVIEW]

Kevin Richards — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:30:12 +0000

Have you ever wanted to get into Country songwriting? Have you ever wondered about the Country songwriting business? We recently went to the top to ask one of the greatest Country Songwriters in Country Music history some frequently asked questions about songwriting. On Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Saratoga Music Hall Bill Anderson will present [...]

Bill Anderson Comes To Saratoga Music Hall – Story Of 'Whiskey Lullaby' [INTERVIEW]

Kevin Richards — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:25:14 +0000

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry Star Whisperin’ Bill Anderson is headed to the Saratoga Music Hall on Sunday, November 11, 2012 for a special show of his hits and the songs he’s written for other stars. In this interview, Bill Anderson talks about walking the fine line between songwriter and singer, [...]

Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs Recorded By Other Artists (Part Two)

Kevin Richards — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:42:56 +0000

Whisperin’ Bill Anderson is one of the most recognizable and honored talents in Country Music History. In addition to his own hits, he’s represented Country Music with great pride as a popular television personality and the writer of so many hit songs. When Ray Price recorded ‘City Lights’ he gave a 22 year-old aspiring songwriter [...]

Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs Recorded By Other Artists

Kevin Richards — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:38:45 +0000

Whisperin’ Bill Anderson has a massive catalog of his own hits like ‘Still’ ‘Mama Sang a Song’ ‘Po Foks’ and ‘Bright Lights and Country Music.’ More impressively, he is the most recorded songwriter in Country Music History. Therefore, with this list, we honor the Top 10 Bill Anderson Songs recorded and made hits by other [...]

Bill Anderson Then and Now

Kevin Richards — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:00:19 +0000

Every week on GNA’s Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show we feature a new track from a legend. A little reminder that many ‘veterans’ of the business are still making great music, recording, and touring. 75 year-old Whisperin’ Bill Anderson was recently in our spotlight, thanks to his new album “Songwriter.” In addition [...]

Bill Anderson Joins The Oak Ridge Boys For New Single

Kevin Richards — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I have the honor of reviving those great Country Classics on GNA. One of the highlights of my weekly show is featuring new music from the legends. A reminder that the ‘verterans’ are still out there recording, touring and making great music. This morning I was happy to debut the new single from 74 [...]

Three 'Thank-You' Thanksgiving Songs

Kevin Richards — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:30:07 +0000

Looking for a special way to say ‘Thank You’ on Thanksgiving? Try one of these three Country Music ‘Thank-You’ songs. 3. Thank God For You- Sawyer Brown 2. Thanks Again- Ricky Skaggs 1. Thanks To You- Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson Celebrates 74th Birthday

Kevin Richards — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:57:04 +0000

Whisperin' Bill Anderson is a legend in the Country Music world. More importantly, in 2011 he's still writing hit songs and performing concerts to very appreciative and loyal fans. While long-time Country fans will remember Bill for classics like 'Still' and 'Bright Lights and Country Music,' today's Country fans will know him as the writer of 'Give It Away' for George Strait and 'Whiskey Lullaby' for Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss.

12 Artists Inducted Into Hall of Fame – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:00:39 +0000

The Music and Memories of July 9 2001- In honor of the new Country Music Hall of Fame building, in downtown Nashville, The Country Music Association announces 12 Hall of Fame honorees: Bill Anderson, Waylon Jennings, Sam Phillips, The Louvin Brothers, The Delmore Brothers, The Jordanaires, Webb Pierce, Don Gibson, The Everly Brothers, Don Law, Ken Nelson and [...]

POW Sings Toby Keith Songs, Roger Miller Takes 5 Grammys-Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:37:26 +0000

The Music and Memories of April 13 2003- Patrick Miller, a prisoner of war, is rescued in Iraq. It is reported that during several weeks of captivity, he annoyed the enemy by singing Toby Keith’s ‘Courtesy Of The Red, White and Blue,’ over and over again. Patrick Miller was one of seven soldiers rescued April 13 [...]

Today In Country History- Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits Released

Kevin Richards — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:39 +0000

The Music and Memories of March 13 The Headlines 1967- Four years after her death, Decca Records releases Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits.” It’s hard to believe that she only had two number one hits during her short career, “I Fall To Pieces” and “She’s Got You.” These singles along with the timeless classics “Crazy” and “Walkin’ [...]