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Hank Williams Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:00:30 +0000

2013 marks 90 years since the birth of country legend Hank Williams and 60 years since his tragic death. While he didn't live to see 30, the indelible mark he left on the genre is indisputable. Now, the Hank Williams Estate, which is overseen by his children Jett and Hank Williams, Jr., is making over 200 live performance recordings available to movie houses, TV production companies and ad agencies.

Hank Williams Jr. 'Hates' The President, Slams 'Gays' – Fan Reactions

Kevin Richards — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:51:31 +0000

I never talk politics on the air, preferring to keep the music playing. However, I just read a story that Jeff Levack posted that really shocked me and made me wonder. Country Music legend Hank Williams, Jr. recently made the following statement at a concert in Texas: “We’ve got a Muslim for a President who [...]

Country Music's Greatest Hits – The Ultimate Country Music Guide

Kevin Richards — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:51 +0000

If you’re looking to stack your iPod with some great music or looking to discover some of Country Music’s lost treasures, check out my lists of Country Music’s Greatest Hits and Hitmakers. ’40s Songs – Country music’s 10 best songs from the 1940s. ’50s Songs – Take a trip back to the 1950s and listen [...]

Top 10 Hank Williams Songs

Kevin Richards — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:15:05 +0000

Every Sunday Morning GNA features the best in Classic Country Music from 6-9am. Once again, my friends at Taste of Country asked me to share my passion for Classic Country Music by compiling a list of the Top 10 Hank Williams Songs. I hope you enjoy some of the songs that I have selected as [...]

Best Country Songs Of All-Time

Kevin Richards — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:00:58 +0000

Every Sunday Morning, GNA features the best in Classic Country Music from 6-9am. We’ve put together a list of our favorite Country Music Songs of All-Time. Enjoy this list of early country crooners like Eddy Arnold and Hank Williams Best Country Songs of the ’40s Enjoy this list of country classics from singers like George [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Walks Off Stage & More in Casey's Taste of Country [AUDIO]

GNA — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:25:40 +0000

Hank Williams, Jr. walked off of stage during a taped performance of “Tattoos on This Town” with Jason Aldean Tuesday night, according to Countryweekly.com. The taping was of CMT Artists of the Year. Apparently, Hank was having a hard time tithe the first verse. His publicist issued a statement saying, “I was here to honor Jason, a kid [...]

Hank Williams, Jr. Replaced on Monday Night Football & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:00:50 +0000

Country stars are appearing and disappearing from national television probably more than you brush your teeth. Julianne Hough is a busy girl today and tomorrow. She will be appearing on the ”The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno tonight to discuss the “Footloose” remake and its soundtrack. The show airs at 11:35pm Eastern time tonight on NBC. Then, Blake [...]

New Albums From Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and More–New Tune Tuesday [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:06:55 +0000

It's tuesday so that means more new music in stores today as well as online. Today we have new albums from American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and a couple country legends.

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.

Hank Williams Still Being Discovered, Exclusive WGNA Interview with Jett Willams

Kevin Richards — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:58:43 +0000

When WGNA came on the air in 1973, Hank Williams had already been dead 20 years. Now, in 2011 we’re still discovering new Hank Williams treasures and still enjoying his timeless classics that have been recorded by artists from every genre. Part 1-Jett talks about the new unlreased recordings and if she thinks her dad [...]

Waylon Jennings Arrested, Jerry Clower Dies – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:00:07 +0000

The Music and Memories of Aug. 24 2001- June Carter Cash undergoes surgery to have a pacemaker installed. 1998- Country Comedian Jerry Clower dies. 1985- Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers once again top the Billboard charts with ‘Real Love.’ 1977- Waylon Jennings is arrested in the middle of a recording session, along with his secretary, Lori Evans, on [...]

Blake Shetlon's First No. 1, Famed Steel Guitar Player Dies – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:43:41 +0000

The Music and Memories of Aug. 11 2008- Steel guitarist Don Helms dies. Helms was best known as the steel guitar player in Hank Williams’ Drifting Cowboys Band. In addtiion, he played on over 100 Hank Williams recordings, and ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ for Patsy Cline. 2005- Steve Earle and Allison Moorer are married in Nashville. It’s [...]

Country Wide Puts Contemporary Edge On Traditional Country [VIDEO]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:43:56 +0000

Since the first time I played the Brantley Gilbert song “Country Must Be Country Wide,” I thought that this is a pretty cool song. It puts a unique sound together, by combining a traditional old school sound with a harder, contemporary mix with the guitar effects, similar to “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean. Brantley even [...]

Carrie Underwood Marries, Hank Williams Divorces – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:00:27 +0000

2010- Carrie Underwood marries hockey player Mike Fisher at the Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Guests include Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.

1952- Hank and Audrey Williams are divorced for the second and final time. As pa

Randy Travis at Top, Hank Williams Opry Debut – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:00:03 +0000

The Music and Memories of June 11 1994- Brooks and Dunn are at the top with ‘That Ain’t No Way To Go.’ 1988- Randy Travis is at No. 1 with ‘I Told You So.’ 1949- 25 year old Hank Williams makes his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing ‘Lovesick Blues’ and ‘Mind Your Own [...]

Toby Keith Wins Entertainer of the Year, Hank Williams, Jr. Born – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:33:39 +0000

The Music and Memories of May 26 2007- Billy Currington is at No. 1 with the Luke Bryan composition ‘Good Directions.’ 2004- Toby Keith wins four times at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Toby claims Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist, Album for “Shock’n Y’all,” and Video for the Willie Nelson duet ‘Beer For [...]

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Love Mama Has a Name [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:16:39 +0000

Yesterday I had some fun with Arnold Schwarzenegger after he told Maria Shriver that he had a 13 year old love child with a former housekeeper. We now know the name of “baby mama“! She is Mildred “Patty” Baena a former housekeeper for the couple. The birth certificate shows that the child was born October [...]

Josh Gracin Eliminated, Hank Williams First No. 1-Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:00:07 +0000

The Music and Memories of May 7 2003- U.S. Marine Josh Gracin is eliminated from the competition on “American Idol.” Although he makes it to the top four, he still earns a recording contract in Nashville. In addition, he becomes the first contestant to have a No. 1 Country hit with the song ‘Nothin’ To Lose.’ 1994- Clint Black slides [...]

10 Country Singers Who Died Before Their Time

Kevin Richards — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:57:08 +0000

Every Sunday Morning, 6-9am, I host WGNA's Classic Country Hall of Fame Show. As I look through the records and compact discs I use every week, I'm reminded of how many of these great artists are no longer living. With this in mind, I decided to honor 10 singers that left us way too young, and in my opinion, still had some songs to sing!

Craig Campbell's Self Titled Debut CD-New Tune Tuesday [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:13:24 +0000

It’s another New Tune Tuesday as more new music has hit the shelves today. The debut self titled CD from Craig Campbell is in stores today. You have heard his big hit “Family Man” on WGNA for some time now. If you were at our Winter Concert in February you had a chance to preview some [...]