Last Saturday night, we attended the Outlaw Music Festival in Charlotte, NC. It promised an epic lineup, consisting of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Bob Dylan, Celisse and, of course, Willie Nelson. Unfortunately, Nelson was sick and unable to make the appearance [he has not yet returned to the Outlaw Music Festival as of this writing]. Our thoughts go out to the Red Headed … [Read more...] about The Outlaw Music Festival Hits Charlotte, Minus Willie Nelson
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Robert Earl Keen Talks Willie Nelson, Tyler Childers & The Texas Music Scene
You can't be a real fan of the Texas music scene if you aren't familiar with Robert Earl Keen. A member of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame, Keen's musical influences span many genres and include talented musicians, making his style both interesting and hard wrap in a neat package at the same time. Today, Robert Earl Keen talks to us about his musical influences, the … [Read more...] about Robert Earl Keen Talks Willie Nelson, Tyler Childers & The Texas Music Scene
Country Music Hall Of Fame Announces Next Exhibit: Outlaws And Armadillos
One of my favorite classes in college was Country Music History. I learned all about the Nashville Sound and the progression into Outlaw Country. I also read many great books about Loretta Lynn, The Browns and more and did a research project on Willie Nelson. Having said all that, I think the newly announced upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Outlaws … [Read more...] about Country Music Hall Of Fame Announces Next Exhibit: Outlaws And Armadillos
Gatlin Brothers To Present Kenny Rogers With Lifetime Achievement Award
GRAMMY® Award-winning Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will salute fellow Texan and music legend Kenny Rogers at the 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards on Wednesday, February 22 at the Texas Performing Arts Center in Austin. The Gatlin Brothers and vocalist Vikki Carr will perform Rogers' classic hit "Islands In the Stream" before presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement … [Read more...] about Gatlin Brothers To Present Kenny Rogers With Lifetime Achievement Award
Country Music Groups Of The 80s: Who Was Your Favorite? #moreclassywriting
Country Music Groups of the 80s ~ The 80s were a decade of big change for country music. The genre started a bit of a move away from outlaw music and picked up a bit of pop sound, which also allowed many acts to crossover onto stations that played other genres or music. With acts like Exile, Alabama and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, country music in the 80s was not only big … [Read more...] about Country Music Groups Of The 80s: Who Was Your Favorite? #moreclassywriting