Classic Country

Tonight, November 22, 2013 would have been the final stop on the George Jones' Farewell Tour. Sadly, the legend was taken from us in April at the age of 81.

I like to showcase and remind Country Music fans that we have a bunch of great talented musicians and bands all over the Northeast. If you're a fan of Classic Country, I'd like you to experience The Spurs USA.

What are you planning to have for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Dolly Parton's 'A Country Christmas Story' made it's premiere with a little Country Music history lesson. The predicable sentimental Lifetime television movie tells the story of a bi-racial girl's dream of becoming a Country Music star while honoring two long lost music legends.

Kenny Rogers was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October. 27.

Over the past few months we've been reminded that several legends in country music are still quite active recording, touring, and promoting new projects.

WGNA recently featured Alan Jackson's new cd The Bluegrass Album on the Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show.

What was the biggest Country Hit 50 years ago? Four years before the CMA would host its first ever awards show, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, and Bill Anderson were sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard country charts with some of country music's biggest hits.

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton have made musical magic since their debut duet, 'Islands In The Stream,' in 1983. The two American music icons have delighted fans with special projects and songs that have been embedded in the American music and entertainment pop culture world for decades. From holiday standards to classic wedding songs, Kenny and Dolly are America's favorite duet act.

September 2013 would have marked Hank Williams, Sr.'s 90th Birthday (9/17/1923).

The much anticipated reunion duet from Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, 'You Can't Make Old Friends,' is now available. Complimenting what could be the 'Vocal Event of the Year,' the blockbuster duo has also released a video to capture the genuine feelings of friendship and the memories of two American Music icons.

This Sunday Morning, September 15, 2013 we remember Johnny Cash on the 10 year anniversary of his death.