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Patti Page Dies – 'The Tennessee Waltz' And Her Country Music Connection

Kevin Richards — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:46:02 +0000

On New Year’s Day 2013, Patti Page died at the age of 85. Known as one of the great pop vocalists of her time, she was welcomed to Country Music via her hits ‘Money, Marbles and Chalk’ and ‘The Tennessee Waltz.’ The Muskogee, Oklahoma native peaked at No. 2 in 1950 and stayed put for 3 [...]

Top Classic Country Moments Of 2012 – WGNA's Sunday Morning Hall Of Fame

Kevin Richards — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:58:51 +0000

Every Sunday Morning I showcase the best in Classic Country Music with features and updates on the veterans of Country Music still recording and touring. This Sunday Morning (Dec. 30) from 6-9am we take a look back on the biggest interviews and unforgettable moments of 2012. In no particular order, these are the big ‘Classic [...]

Remembering Kitty Wells With Nashville Personality Keith Bilbrey

Kevin Richards — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:45:00 +0000

We recently had the chance to honor the hits and legacy of Kitty Wells on GNA's Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show. Former Grand Ole Opry Announcer and current member of RFD-TV's "Larry's Country Diner," Keith Bilbrey took the time to share some stories about the Queen of Country Music.

Kitty Wells Memories – k.d. lang Sings With The Queen of Country Music

Kevin Richards — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:29:52 +0000

The original Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells, has passed at the age of 92. After writing a brief tribute, I was reminded of some great Kitty Wells memories.

Kitty Wells Dies – The Original Queen Of Country Music

Kevin Richards — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:36:37 +0000

The original Queen of Country Music is now a honky tonk angel. Kitty Wells, the first woman in history to have a No. 1 Country Record with ‘It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels’ in 1952 has passed at the age of 92 from complications resulting from a stroke. Kitty Wells was a pioneer [...]

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.

Honky Tonk Owner Dies

Kevin Richards — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:30:13 +0000

Samuel Holland died on Tuesday, January 11 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 71. Sam, as he was best known, was the owner of the Glad Rag Saloon in Porter Corners, New York. This little joint located on Holmes Road, off of Route 9N, was the quintessential American honky tonk right here in Upstate New York.