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Official Music Of Texas?

By admin ⋅ July 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Western swing music is just a big of a part of Texas history and culture than anything, and swing band Asleep at the Wheel is on a mission to make it official. According to the band’s MySpace page, they are working to have western swing established as the official music symbol of Texas.
We are on [...]

Hall Of Fame Induction

By admin ⋅ July 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The Country Music Hall of Fame recently held it’s annual medallion induction ceremony honoring Tom T Hall and the Statler Brothers as the newest members of the Hall. Joining the Hall in honoring these two legends were Bobby Bare and Reba McEntire who are legends themselves. Chet Flippo of CMT.com was there to catch all [...]

Book Review: Willie Nelson: An Epic Life by Joe Patoski

By admin ⋅ April 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Mario Tarradell of the Dallas Morning News suggests:
An Epic Life comes aptly titled. Willie Nelson is arguably the most respected and beloved Texas musician. His name, face, voice and personality are known and appreciated around the world. He’s tried just about every style of music except, oh, rap and heavy metal.
Tarradell concludes:
Is An Epic Life [...]

Deford Bailey: A Black Star in Early Country Music

By admin ⋅ April 21, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum illuminates that DeFord Bailey:
Bailey grew up in a musical family who played what he called “black hillbilly music,” a tradition of secular string-band music actually shared by rural black and white musicians alike. He also learned songs in church, and developed a keen ear for the music [...]

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