Lincoln Wayne “Chips” Moman, who produced Elvis Presley and wrote hits for Waylon Jennings, Aretha Franklin and B.J. Thomas, died Monday at 79 in LaGrange, Ga. Moman penned “In The Ghetto,” “Suspicious Minds” and “Kentucky Rain” for Presley. He co-wrote Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas,” B.J. Thomas’ “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another …
Read More »Loretta Lynn And Willie Nelson Two Legends Together
It’s really special when you see two of the biggest country music legends on stage together…and that’s what you see when you watch the new music video, “Lay Me Down. Its like a moment in history….one that you don’t want to miss. Lynn’s new album “Full Circle,” explains the union …
Read More »Songwriter – Precursor Of Outlaw-Country Movement – Dead At 73
Singer-songwriter Steve Young, whose songs were recorded by the Eagles, Waylon Jennings and Travis Tritt, among others, and who is regarded as a forerunner of the 1970’s Outlaw movement in country music, died Thursday night (March 17) in Nashville. He was 73. Steve Young, would prove to be influential in the …
Read More »Kris Kristofferson Honored in Concert Tribute
The iconic work of singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson was honored during The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson on Wednesday night (March 16), a special concert event that featured more than 20 of country’s brightest stars and filled Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to capacity. Kristofferson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, …
Read More »Cyndi Lauper Releasing New Country Album “Detour”
Cyndi Lauper is showing no signs of slowing down. After her successful Memphis Blues album, she decided it was time to head a little east, and headed to Nashville for her next album call Detour. Cyndi is joined by a number of special guests for the album, including Emmylou Harris on …
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