A Country Legend Walks In Unannounced: Johnny Rodriguez Turns an Open Mic Night into a Piece of Country Music History Sometimes the most memorable moments in country music are not…
In 2009, Anne Murray Said Goodbye on Her Own Terms and Revealed the Untold Story Behind “You Needed Me” In 2009, as Anne Murray released her memoir All of Me,…
A Love Song for Every Month of the Year: Neil Sedaka’s “Calendar Girl” Remains One of Pop Music’s Happiest Time Capsules When Neil Sedaka performed “Calendar Girl” in 1966, audiences…
“Got to Cry a Little, Laugh a Little”: Jerry Jeff Walker Turned a Kerrville Night into a Celebration of Life There are performances that showcase a singer’s voice, and there…
A Tribute Wrapped in Friendship: When Emmylou Harris Sang “Love Is” for Kate and Anna McGarrigle Some performances are remembered for their technical brilliance. Others endure because they reveal something…
More Than a Song of Jealousy: Johnny Rodriguez Returns to His Roots with “Jealous Heart” in Texas On a warm summer evening in Adkins, Texas, on July 13, 2013, Johnny…
Before the Fame, Before the Hits: A Young Anne Murray Sings of Heartbreak and Hope in “Bidin’ My Time” Long before Anne Murray became one of the most successful recording…
Two Brothers, One Timeless Confession: The Everly Brothers Bring New Heartbreak to “Mama Tried” in 1969 In 1969, as country music was changing and a new generation of outlaws was…
A Song Born from Tragedy, Carried by Grace: When Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris Sang “If This Is Goodbye” on Swedish Television On May 7, 2006, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou…
When “Someday Soon” Found Its Way Home: Suzy Bogguss Brings a Lifelong Song to Jerry Jeff Walker’s Texas Stage There are performances that entertain, and then there are performances that…
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