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Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Blue Christmas?'

Kevin Richards — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:30:56 +0000

While most people think ‘Blue Christmas’ was originally recorded by Elvis Presley, the first time it hit No.1 on the charts was 1949, eight years before the ‘King’ would make it one of his most popular recordings. Although the song was performed by a couple of big bands and orchestras in 1948, the first major [...]

Classic Country Christmas Songs – Part Two

Kevin Richards — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:00:59 +0000

If you're looking to create that perfect Christmas playlist that will bring back memories, we've compiled a list of the top 20 Classic Country Christmas Songs that are sure to remind you of Christmases from long, long ago. This list focuses on original Classic Country Christmas Songs from 1949-1989. The list excludes holiday standards like 'Rudolph' by Gene Autry, 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms and 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' by Brenda Lee.

Top Country Songs of the 1940s

Kevin Richards — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:42:49 +0000

Billboard Magazine opened it’s doors in 1944, and today we salute the hottest songs of the first decade in charted Country Music history. Click here to see the Top Country Songs of the 40s.

Answer To Richie's Question-Country Music At Carnegie Hall

Kevin Richards — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:07:47 +0000

Richie Phillips recently posted an article about the Albany Symphony Orchestra performing at Carnegie Hall. After he finished writing about the good news, he asked me if any Country Music singers have ever played the world renowned concert venue. The answer is...

Country Calendar-Feb.9

Kevin Richards — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:00:38 +0000

The Music and Memories of February 9 Kevin’s Country Calendar The Headlines: 1975- Willie Nelson records “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” at Autumn Sound in Garland, Texas. The song is featured on Willie’s groundbreaking album “Red Headed Stranger.” The acoustic based project helps Willie land his first number one single as a recording artist. Prior [...]

Avoid A Blue Christmas

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:49:23 +0000

“It’s meant to be the happy time of year!” Merle Haggard wrote that lyric in his hit “If We Make It Through December.” Then there’s the Ernest Tubb classic, “Blue Christmas” from 1949, stating that “decorations of red on a green Christmas tree won’t mean a thing dear, if you’re not here with me!” If you weren’t [...]