Rosanne Cash - Tennessee Flatop Box (video)

It was on this day (2/13) in 1988 that Rosanne Cash earned a #1 single in Billboard with a remake of the Johnny Cash song "Tennessee Flat Top Box"  Enjoy the video below, and if you have a second, click on a few of our sponsor ads to help support the blog.  Also check out the following links:  Rosanne Cash mp3's - Rosanne Cash Music

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Dolly Parton

Happy Birthday today(1/19) to Dolly Parton (born 1946 in Sevier County, Tennessee)  Dolly gained notice early in her career as a duet partner with Porter Wagoner and has ended up in the Country Music Hall of Fame.  She is currently on the big screen co-star with Queen Latifah in Joyful Noise.  If you enjoy what we do on the Classic Country Nation blog, you can help support it by simply clicking on some of the banner ad's that are located around the page.  Plus you can order music through the following links: Dolly Parton mp3 Jolene Dolly Parton CD's

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Dan Seals "Bop" video

It was on this day (1/18) that the nostalgic song from Dan Seals, "Bop" hit the top of the Country charts in 1986.  Dan who in the 70's was "England Dan" of England Dan and John Ford Coley, was no stranger to the top of the music charts. ED & JFC had 5 top 10 songs that hit the Pop charts and 4 of thse hit the #1 spot.  Enjoy "Bop" below, and as a bonus check out England Dan (Dan Seals) and John Ford Coley doing "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight."  And as also, if you could click on a link or banner ad to help support this blog, or you can buy music through the following links: Download mp3 'Bop' Download mp3 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight' Dan Seals Cd's

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Oak Ridge Boys "Ozark Mountain Jubilee" video

Happy Birthdays today (1/12) go out to Ricky Van Shelton (1952, Grit, VA), William Lee Golden from the Oak Ridge Boys (1939, Brewton, Alabama) and Ray Price (1926, Perryville, TX)  All three made enormous impact on Country Music.  Enjoy the Oak Ridge Boys "Ozark Mountain Jubilee" with William singing the lead.  Also feel free to clcik an ad or two to help support this blog, or you can click the following links to purchase their music. Oak Ridge Boys Music and DVDs, Ricky Van Shelton Music and DVDs, Ray Price Music and DVDs.

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Johnny and June Carter Cash - "Jackson" video

It was on this day in 1967 (1/11) that a true Country Classic was created as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash stepped into the studio and recorded "Jackson."  Enjoy the video below and feel free to help support this blog by clicking on an ad or two, or buy Johnny Cash music through the following link. Johnny Cash Music and DVDs

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Johnny Cash - "A Boy Named Sue" Video

It was on this day in 1982 (1/9) that a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway on a Saturday in sub-zero temperatures.  Enjoy Johnny performing "a Boy Named Sue" in 1971 on a Danish TV show, and feel free to support this blog by clicking on an ad or two or purchase Johnny Cash music through the following link. Johnny Cash Music and DVDs

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Kenny Rogers "The Gambler" video

On this day in 1980 (1/8), Kenny Rogers picked up 7 Grammy Award nominations including "The Gambler" for Album Of The Year.  Although he didn't pick up the Grammy for Album of the Year, he was honored with the Best Male Country Vocalist for the "The Gambler. Enjoy the ORIGINAL music video below and feel free to click an ad or two to help support the Classic Country Nation Blog, or to purchase Kenny's music, click the following link.  Kenny Rogers Music and DVDs

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Jack Greene "Statue Of A Fool"

Happy Birthday today to Jack Greene (1/7/30) who was born in Maryville TN.  Greene got his start in the record business as a vocalist in Ernest Tubb's band, but he hardly had the same almost-on-key "twang" as his boss. In fact, Greene's smooth, pleasant sound contrasted a great deal with Tubb's blue-collar intonation. Nicknamed "the Jolly Green Giant," Greene learned guitar and drums but mined his vocal chords for a solid string of hit records from 1966-1969, including one with Jeannie Seely, who joined his road show and recorded duets with him for several years. A bit of trivia: in 1967, Greene became the first country artist ever to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Enjoy a video from jack below from 2008 singing Statue Of A Fool, and to support the Classic Country Nation blog click an ad or two, or click the following link to purchase some of Jack's music. Jack Greene Music and DVDS

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John Denver

John Denver was born n this day in 1943 n Roswell, New Mexico.  John would have celebrated his 68th birthday today, but passed away October 12, 1997 in a plane crash.  On March 12, 2007, Colorado’s Senate passed a resolution to make Denver’s trademark 1972 hit “Rocky Mountain High” one of the state’s two official state songs, sharing duties with its predecessor, “Where the Columbines Grow.”  Take a moment and support the Class Country Nation Blog by clicking one of the ads, or to buy John Denver music Click Here.

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The Judds, Joe Diffie & Shenandoah

Happy Birthday today to Joe Diffie and drummer for the band Shenandoah, Mike McGuire.  Shenandoah hots the Country Charts starting in the 80's while Joe Diffie began to impact the charts in the early 90's.  Also on this day in 1985, The Judds hit #1 with the song "Have Mercy."  Check out Wynonna and Naomi's performance of the the tune. To support this blog and support Classic Country Music, you can purchase music through the following links: Joe Diffie, Shenandoah Music, and Judds Music.

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Classic Country Today: February 4th

Happy Birthday today to Clint Black (49), born in New Jersey, raised in Houston, Texas. Also birthday wishes to Chris McDaniel (46), keyboard player for Confederate Railroad born on this day in Rock Springs, GA. Also on this day in '76, Elvis stepped into the Jungle Room to record Moody Blue and Pam Tillis hit #1 on this day in 1995 with Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life). Enjoy the video below. God Bless & Keep it Classic!
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Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia

It was on this day in 1978 that the Charlie Daniels Band walked into a Nashville studio and record the song "The Devil Went Down To Georgia." Enjoy the video below of a live performance of this song. Keep It Classic! - Trooper

Randy Travis - It's Just A Matter Of Time

On this day in 1989, Randy Travis took the song "It's Just A Matter Of Time" to the top of the Billboard Country Chart. But it wasn't the first time the song had listed on the charts. Sonny James took it to #1 in February 1970 and Glen Campbell took it to #7 in 1985. Enjoy the video from Randy below.

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Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl

It was on this day in 1973 that Charlie Rich took "The Most Beautiful Girl" to the top of the Billboard Country Singles chart. Enjoy the video below and Keep It Classic!

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Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man

It was on this day, November 23, 1968 that Tammy Wynette took "Stand By Your Man" to the top of the Billboard Country charts. The song also crossed onto the Pop Charts peaking at #19, and was released in the UK in 1975 peaking at #1 as well.

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Patsy Cline - I Fall To Pieces

It was on this day in 1960 that Patsy Cline walked into a recording studio and recorded "I Fall To Pieces." Check out this classic recording from the Glenn Reeves Show in 1963.

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Statler Brothers - "More Than A Name On A Wall."

Sorry it's one day late, but I was driving around my hometown yesterday and heard this song on the radio. Everytime I hear this song it sets me back! Thanks to all those how have served and are serving our country. God Bless you all. Enjoy the video from the Statler Brothers, "More Than A Name On A Wall."

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Happy Birthday Donna Fargo

Happy Birthday today to Yvonne Vaughn, better known as Donna Fargo who was born on this day in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Donna took 6 songs to the top of the Billboard Country charts including 1972's "Happiest Girl In the Whole USA." Enjoy the video below.

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CMA Awards: 1979

This Wednesday the 2009 CMA Awards will be handed out in Nashville, so today lets look back 30 years at the big winners. The show originated from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on October 8, 1979 and Kenny Rogers hosted the show.

Single Of The Year - The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band

• Song Of The Year (Songwrites Award) - The Gambler, Don Schiltz
• Album Of The Year - The Gambler. Kenny Rogers
• Vocal Duo Of The Year - Kenny Rogers & Dottie West
• Vocal Group of The Year- Statler Brothers
• Female Vocalist Of The Year - Barbara Mandrell
• Male Vocalist Of The Year - Kenny Rogers
• Entertainer Of The Year - Willie Nelson

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Outlaws! Willie, Waylon and more...

Here is a review of one of the great Classic Country albums. The term "outlaw" had been bandied about after Waylon Jennings' 1972 hit "Ladies Love Outlaws," but it didn't permanently gel until the release of the album Wanted! The Outlaws in 1976. The songs in this packaged product weren't new — the album contained previously released material by Jennings, Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser, and Jennings' wife Jessi Colter (who had hit the charts a year earlier with "I'm Not Lisa"). But it marked the industry's recognition of the changing times, and as the center point of a campaign to publicize Nashville's new "progressive" breed, it worked like a charm. It quickly became the first country album to sell more than a million copies, and it boosted the careers of all involved. by Kurt Wolff

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