Traditional Country Music
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Country Fans, Music Industry Mourn Loss
The country-music community has lost one of its treasures, with the Dec. 1 passing of Lone Star State native "Big Bill" Lister, known as "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy."
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An Interview with Country Music's Tommy Cash
The Cash surname is royalty in country music circles, but its legacy didn't start, nor end, with The Man in Black. Johnny's brother has long carried on the hit tradition.
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Country Singer's Music Memorabilia Has New Home
The music memorabilia of traditional-country's Charlie Walker has been donated by his widow to the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University.
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Country Songwriter Cindy Walker Donates Catalog
For Texas-born musician and wordsmith Cindy Walker, her country songs were more than lyrics and music notes on paper-they were her "babies," and she ensured their fate.
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Opry Stars Unite In Song to Aid Mel McDaniel
Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel suffered a heart attack in June before being put in a medically induced coma in July. Fellow country stars hope to help with a benefit.
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Artist Overview: Singer Vern Gosdin, 1934-2009
Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Vern Gosdin, known as "The Voice" in country music, has passed away at age 74.
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Rural Music Roots: Spencer Moore's Recordings
Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.
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Artist Profile: Old-Time Country's Spencer Moore
The old-time country music of pioneering artist Spencer Moore, who turned 90 on Feb. 7, 2009, might have gone unpreserved, if not for New York's Tompkins Square Records.
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Preserving Traditional Country Music History
The Country Music Hall of Fame has launched a fundraiser to help the museum afford four historic country-music instruments that are among its priceless acquisitions.
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Traditional Country Music: The Louvin Brothers
They were Elvis Presley's favorite gospel duet and inspired scores, from Johnny Cash to Emmylou Harris. But their close harmonies made them one of country's greatest duos
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Kitty Wells: Queen of Country Music Gets Exhibit
In 1952, she became country music's first bona-fide female star with her once-controversial debut single, and today, she has her very own career-commemorating exhibit.
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Hank Williams Sr. Daughter Gives Rare Interview
The half-sister of Hank Williams Jr. and daughter of Audrey and Hank Williams Sr. will give a rare interview about her famous country-music family on Dec. 13, 2008.
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Country Music Pioneer Pop Stoneman: An Overview
For decades, Ernest Van Stoneman was called the unsung hero of country music. But with his 2008 addition to the genre's highest honor roll, his legend status is sealed.
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Little Jimmy Dickens Marks 60 Years on the Opry
Country music's Little Jimmy Dickens celebrated his 60th anniversary with Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 1, 2008, with a special Signature show and guest stars.
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Country Music Hall of Fame Inducts Pop Stoneman
Forty years after his death and 96 years after the release of his million-selling classic, Ernest Van "Pop" Stoneman has joined the Country Music Hall of Fame's rolls.
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Country's Stonewall Jackson Settles Opry Lawsuit
"You're too old and too country" is not what one wants to be remembered for telling one of country music's treasured performers.
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Contributing Articles in Traditional Country Music
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The Original Carter Family
The Original Carter Family began their country music legacy on August 1, 1927 in Bristol, Tennessee, when they auditioned for RCA Victor promoter Ralph Peer.
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Artist Profile: Lee Ann Womack
Womack's voice blends the light-hearted twang of Dolly Parton, the pureness of Alison Krauss, and the worldly wariness of Tammy Wynette.
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The Origins of Old Time Fiddling
From its origins in Europe to its transformation in Canada and the United States, fiddle music continues to be one of the most popular, music genres.
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Slim Dusty - King of Australian Country Music
The first Australian with an international record hit, Slim Dusty took the culture of the Australian bush to ordinary people with his distinctive style of country music.
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Johnny Cash - The Man in Black
Although he came from humble beginnings, Johnny Cash became a pioneer of modern country music.
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Country Funeral Music Ideas for an Older Man
A country music filled funeral is a loving tribute to a fan of western music. Here are song ideas for a grandfather, father, or other senior man's memorial service.
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The Crooked Road
Virginia's musical heritage runs deep and the Crooked Road is just the place to begin exploring its melodic roots. Come along for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Anniversary of June Carter's Death
As the anniversary of June Carter Cash's death rapidly approaches, fans rediscover the haunting melodies of this Appalachian queen.
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Concert Review - George Strait
George Strait is the first big country act to hit the road in 2007, here's a review of the show.
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