K.T. Oslin "Hold Me" (video)

On this day in 1989, K.T. Oslin took home a pair of awars from the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in LA for the song "Hold Me."  She scored honors in the Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Perfomance bya a Female categories.  Enjoy the original music video below, and if you could click an ad or two to help support the Classic Country Nation blog.  Also to purchase any of KT's music just click here.

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Waylon & Willie "Good Hearted Woman" (video)

On this day in 1976 (2/21) Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson share the top spot on the Billboard country chart with "Good Hearted Woman."  Enjoy a live performance below from 1987, and if you enjoy this blog, click around a few ads to help support us.  Also to purchase any of Waylon's music or Willie's music just click on their names.

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Kathy Mattea "Where Have You Been" (video)

Back on this day in 1991 (2/20), Kathy Mattea picks up two awards for the song "Where Have You Been" at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in New York.  They included Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance by a Female.  Enjoy Kathy perform the huge hit below.  To help support the Classic Country Nation Blog, click around on an ad or two, or you can purchase this song or any of Kathy Mattea's music just click here.

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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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Eddie Rabbitt "I Love A Rainy Night" video

Eddie Rabbitt hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts this day in 1981 (1/17).  We lost Eddie in 1997 to lung cancer, but during the 70's, 80's & 90s he had 30 top 10 singles.  Probably his biggest was "I Love A Rainy Night," enjoy the video below.  If you enjoy the Classic Country Nation blog, click around on a couple of ad links or you can purchase music through the following links to help us out. 'I Love A Rainy Night' mp3 Download Eddie Rabbitt CD's Eddie Rabbitt DVD's  

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Geoge Jones & Tammy Wynette "Golden Ring" video

It was on this day in 1969 (1/16) that George Jones & Tammy Wynette tied the knot in Ringgold, GA.  Although their marriage wasn't laced with beautiful harmony, they music they made together was.  Enjoy the video below.  Also, to help with this blog, feel free to click around on the sponsor links on this page, or purchase music through the following links. George Jones CD's George Jones mp3's Tammy Wynette CD's Tammy Wynette mp3's DVD's

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Ronnie Milsap "Any Day Now" video

Ronnie Milsap hit the top of the Country charts for the 22nd time on this day (1/15) in 1982.  The song was backed up by a great video, take a look below.  Be a friend and click an ad or two to help us out with the blog, or you can even purchase music through the following link. Ronnie Milsap Music and DVDs  

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Glen Campbell "Rhinestone Cowboy" video

In 1976 on this day (1/14) Glen Campbell was nominated for four Grammy Awards including for Record Of The Year for Rhinestone Cowboy.  Digging way back, enjoy the video below from the show the Midnight Special, and if you would be so kind to click on an ad or two to help support our Classic Country Nation blog, or purchase music through the following link. Glen Campbell Music and DVDs

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Keith Whitley "It Ain't Nothin" video

On this day in 1990 (1/13) the late Keith Whitley topped the Country Charts with the tune "It Ain't Nothin."  Keith had passed away in May '89 but his legacy lives on.  Enjoy the video below, but before you go click an ad or two to help support the blog or you can purchase music by clicking this link. Keith Whitley Music and DVDs

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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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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

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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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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Travis Tritt "Anymore" #1 October 26th, 1991

It was on this day, October 26th, 1991 that Travis Tritt took his power ballad "Anymore" to the top of the Billboard charts. It's the second of five #1 songs that he has taken to the top since his debut on charts in 1989. Do you remember his first #1? It was "Help Me Hold On" from 1990. Enjoy the live live performance from Travis Tritt below and as always, Keep It Classic!

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Happy Birthday T.G. Sheppard

Happy Birthday to T.G. Sheppard who was born on this day in 1944 as Bill Browder in Humboldt, TN. Check out the video below of T.G. filling in for Ralph Emory on Nashville Now! in 1984. T.G. also performs Slow Burn.

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