Gram Parsons – A Celebration 40 Years On
Few musicians have had such a wide impact on musical direction and history with such a brief time on this earth that Gram Parsons. Only 26 when he died from overdose at Joshua Tree National…
Category Archives: In memoriam
Legendary Engineer/Producer/Singer/Songwriter “Cowboy” Jack Clement Dies
Few people have held such a pivotal place in music history as “Cowboy” Jack Clement had. He worked with some of the greatest rock and country performers of the twentieth century and helped shape the…
George Jones Posthumous Album “Amazing Grace” To Be Released
Before he could complete his final “The Grand Farewell Tour” tour, country music legend George Jones died last April. Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Vince gill and others paid tribute to Jones during his…
Country , Americana Music Champion Chet Flippo Dies
Chet Flippo, Ft. Worth native, famed journalist, author and editor, Vietnam war vet and University of Texas alum, died this morning. He was 69. No cause of death has not been disclosed. it might have…
Kathy Cash’s Johnny Cash “Forever” Stamp Celebration Speech
The Johnny Cash “Forever” Stamp celebration took place June 5th at the Ryman Auditorium featured John Carter Cash, The Oak Ridge Boys, Marty Stuart, Randy Travis, Carlene Carter, Wesley Orbison and other members of the…
Jimmie Rodgers Guitar Used to Record for First Time in 80 years
The Mississippi Picnic (6/8) at New York’s Central Park will honor “Singing Brakeman,” Jimmie Rodgers, the “Father of Country Music,” as his iconic guitar will be played for the first time in 80 years to…
Johnny Cash Forever Stamp Celebration at the Ryman Auditorium
The United States Postal Service, John Carter Cash and other members of the Cash family will the release of a limited-edition Johnny Cash Forever stamp June 5, 2013 at historic Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Avenue,…
Top 5 Levon Helm Songs
He didn’t write many of the songs he made legendary but when he did them they stayed done.You couldn’t imagine them any other way. On this occasion of his birth I submit to you my…
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George Jones’ Funeral – Vince Gill & Patty Loveless “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” Alan Jackson “He Stopped Loving Her Today” [VIDEO]
They laid the greatest voice in country music to rest today. I checked in to the online stream on and off and , truth be told, it got to me. But the emotional performance below…
George Jones Top 10 Essential Cuts
Golden Ring (With Tammy Wynette) Although their tumultuous marriage didn’t last, when they were singing it was duet magic. The rings is the symbol of life being cyclical. A couple find a pair of wedding…