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April Country Idol Results – Northeast Talent Competition

Kevin Richards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:16:30 +0000

Country Idol 2013 is heading into the final stretch. WGNA and Vapor’s annual talent search for the best country singer in the Northeast will award $5,000 to the best of the best on June 20, 2013. Guest judges Jay Yager of the Audiostars, Marian Carter from WGNA, and Harold Ford from the Spirit of Johnny [...]

Johnny Cash Gets His Own Postal Stamp

Megan Pacella — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:02:16 +0000

Johnny Cash is going postal! The United States Postal Service has announced that the Man in Black will be a part of this year’s Music Icons stamp series. The Johnny Cash signature stamp was designed to represent a 45 record sleeve. Just like his nickname, the stamp features a head shot of the Man in [...]

Million Dollar Quartet – Musical History Comes To Life

Kevin Richards — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:32 +0000

I recently attended the Million Dollar Quartet at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady, New York. The show was everything I expected: great music, good stories, and a nostalgic journey to the early days of the music business. Although I wish the show had a set change or two, the actors did a great job capturing the [...]

Million Dollar Quartet Interview With Sam Phillips Character Vince Nappo [AUDIO]

Kevin Richards — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:49:08 +0000

The Tony Award winning Million Dollar Quartet is making it's run at Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, New York Jan. 22-27, 2013.

Million Dollar Quartet's Connection To Country Music – Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash

Kevin Richards — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:50:35 +0000

Over the next two Sunday Mornings (1/6/13 and 1/13/13) WGNA presents the music of the stars of the Million Dollar Quartet on the Classic Country Hall of Fame Show. Although the main characters are considered Rock and Roll Legends: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash all had major success in Country [...]

Top End Of The World Country Songs

Kevin Richards — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:21:36 +0000

Are you one of the select few concerned that Friday, December 21, 2012 Mayan prophecies will come true and the world will end? If so, I’ve got some great End Of The World country songs for you to create one final play list. Party At The End Of The World- Jimmy Buffett The End Of [...]

Top Country Chicken Songs – Music For Wing Wars

Kevin Richards — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:00:54 +0000

As GNA prepares for Wing Wars 2012, we’ve compiled a list of fun Country Music ‘chicken’ hits. After you enjoy these delicious selections, make plans to join us Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany for Wing Wars. 5. Where I Come From (It’s Cornbread and Chicken)- Alan Jackson 4. The [...]

Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad Fundraiser

Kevin Richards — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:54:18 +0000

On Saturday, September 22, 2012 I’ll be hosting a benefit for the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad with music, dance, karaoke, food, and a live concert with “The Spirit of Johnny Cash Show.” We recently asked Tom Ryan of the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad some questions about the event and what it’s like to work as [...]

It's Been Nine Years Since We Lost Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

Levack — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:10:04 +0000

It was nine years ago today “The Man in Black” lost his battle with diabetes. The first ever Country artist I sang along with and knew was cool even before I loved country passed away at 71. To this day if “Folsom Prison Blues” comes on I will stop what I am doing and sing [...]

Harold Ford As Johnny Cash

Kevin Richards — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Albany area musicians Harold Ford and Laura Lucy are finding national success with their stellar tribute to The Man In Black called “The Spirit Of Johnny Cash.” Ford recently took the time to visit GNA’s Sunday Morning Hall of Fame to talk about the tribute show to the American Music Icon and why he enjoys [...]

'We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash' Coming to CD and DVD in August

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:00:44 +0000

Legacy Recordings will release ‘We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash’ on CD and DVD on Aug. 7. The all-star concert offers fans a richly diverse tribute to the musical legacy of the legendary Man in Black.

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 [...]

Country Trivia – Johnny Cash and June Carter Meet

Kevin Richards — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:30:22 +0000

Question: Where did Johnny Cash and June Carter meet? Answer: Johnny Cash and June Carter met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium in the ’50s. At the time, they were both a part of the Grand Ole Opry cast, but married to other partners. In the ’60s they began performing [...]

Johnny Cash's Greatest Hits

Kevin Richards — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I feature the best in Country Classics on GNA. We recently saluted the amazing career of Johnny Cash. Click here to enjoy our list of the Top 10 Johnny Cash songs.

Jason 'Wolf' Hamlin Impresses 'American Idol' Judges With Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:20:43 +0000

The final contestant to earn a golden ticket during ‘American Idol‘ on Sunday night was 24-year-old Jason Hamlin. His friends call him ‘Wolf,’ and it’s easy to see why. The golf course mechanic is a larger, much hairier Johnny Cash lookalike.

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 [...]

Johnny Cash Commercials – Refused To Promote Alcohol [VIDEOS]

Kevin Richards — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:45:22 +0000

Johnny Cash’s voice and presence dominated Country Music from his first No. 1 ‘I Walk The Line’ in 1956 to his last Grammy Winner ‘Hurt’ in 2003. It’s no surprise that ‘The Man in Black’ was recruited to endorse several products through the years. However, Cash never lent his voice or likeness to any commercial [...]

Top Country Songs of the 60s

Kevin Richards — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:47 +0000

Every Sunday Morning, 6-9am on GNA, I take a trip back in time to enjoy the great Country Music stars and songs of yesterday. Recently, we went to the ’60s to remember the biggest hits of that decade. Click here to take a look and listen to the biggest songs of the ’60s.

Top Country Songs of the 50s

Kevin Richards — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:43:06 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I feature the best Country Classics of all-time on GNA’s Classic Country Hall of Fame Show. Recently, we showcased the Top 10 Country Songs of the ’50s. Do you remember who was popular back then? Click here to see our list of the Top 10 Country Songs of the ’50s.

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 [...]