It’s time to rewind the clock and remember what was at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts this week (August 2, 2013) in Country Music History.
50 Years Ago-1963
Ring Of Fire- Johnny Cash (co-written by June Carter)
40 Years Ago-1973
You Were Always There- Donna Fargo
30 Years Ago- 1983
I Always Get Lucky With You- George Jones (co-written by Merle Haggard)
20 Years Ago- 1993
Chattahoochie- Ala
There's no better time for a salute to Johnny Cash than now! The recent opening of the Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville and the unveiling of the Johnny Cash postage stamp from the United States Post Office, reminds us that the Man in Black is still, and will always, be relevant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."