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Happy Birthday Loretta Lynn-Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:36:41 +0000

The Music and Memories of April 14 1986- Alabama wins their fifth consecutive Entertainer of the Year Award from the Academy Of Country Music. In addition, that night they take home their sixth ACM for Vocal Group of the Year. 1958- Don Gibson hits No. 1 with his composition ‘Oh Lonesome Me.’ Birthdays Loretta Lynn, [...]

Loretta Lynn-The Living Legend Has Still Got It

Kevin Richards — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:09:23 +0000

There are only a handful of entertainers left from the 1960's still recording and touring, and an even smaller number of that elite group actually sound good and are even acknowledged by the industry! In the summer of 2010, I had the chance to be a guest at a Loretta Lynn concert at Turning Stone Resort and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen from an artist in their 70s. Now, in 2011, Loretta hits the road again and enjoys even more accolades!

Today In Country History- Minnie Pearl Gone, Jones Gets Another Chance

Kevin Richards — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:00:59 +0000

The Music and Memories of March 4 The Headlines 1996- Minnie Pearl Dies. With a $1.98 price tag on her hat, she becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1940 serving up down-home country comedy. In addition to performing regularlywith Roy Acuff, Minne becomes a beloved character in Country Music. The Queen of Country Comedy becomes [...]