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Song Lyric Sunday – “Check Yes or No” by George Strait
Elvis Presley may be known as the “King of Rock n’ Roll”, but George Strait is known as the “King of Country”. He is the most influential and popular recording country music artist of all time. He is a real… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Marie Laveau” & More
Marie Catherine Laveau was a free woman of color of African, Native American and French descent. She was born on September 10, 1801 in colonial New Orleans, Louisiana (French Quarter). Well known in New Orleans, she practiced Voodoo, was an… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – Between
Merle Haggard was married 5 times and had 4 children. Merle’s second wife was Bonnie Owens. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – The Night The Lights Went out in Georgia
This week I chose “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence and Reba McEntire. Vicki Lawrence recorded this Southern Gothic song which was released on November 27, 1972. Written & composed by Bobby Russell, the murder… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – Shall We Gather At the River
Hee Haw was an American television variety show featuring country music and humor as portrayed by the folks from fictional Kornfield Kounty. It was hosted by Roy Clark & Buck Owens. Each week, the characters on the show would entertain… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Back to Earth” By Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
There is no denying WIllie’s guitar and these lyrics fit so well with the mood of his melody. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “I Melt” by Rascal Flatts
One night DeMarcus & LeVox were working in a Printer’s Alley nightclub when their part-time guitarist couldn’t make it one night. DeMarcus invited Rooney to join them. A bond was instantly formed! Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn
I had the honor of meeting Brooks & Dunn in 1993 after my first husband won front-row tickets with “Meet & Greet” backstage passes. Continue reading
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SLS – “Big Iron” By Marty Robbins
Let’s see if this inspires you to get up and dance! I’ll be exercising with my hula hoop shortly and “Peppermint Twist” is on my playlist. Continue reading
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SLS – “I Don’t Want This Night To end” By Luke Bryan
Luke has had a string of hits (23) as of this post and continues to put out new music. In 2013, Luke was named “Entertainer of the Year” by both the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and the Country… Continue reading
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