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Bo Bice Featured in Upcoming Documentary

Posted by Country Girl on May 16th, 2011

On May 18th and 27th, Nashville’s PBS station, WNPT, will air the one-hour special, Civil War Songs and Stories, a documentary highlighting the stories behind the songs that impacted soldiers and families before and during the war.

Narrated by actor David Keith, the documentary explains the music that inspired and consoled soldiers, as well as the how the music gave hope to hopeless circumstances. Throughout the special, featured modern performances of these Civil War songs are highlighted by modern day artists. Bice, a history and Civil War fan, was honored to participate in the special. Bice proudly recorded and performed, “The Bonnie Blue Flag,” also known as “We Are a Band of Brothers,” the 1861 marching song associated with the Confederate States of America.

“I am a huge Civil War buff and believe the music of that era truly explains the legacy,” explains Bice. “Music has always been a great narrative of time and performing ‘Bonnie Blue Flag’ was an honor.”

Along with Bice’s performance, the special also features performances by such artists as Crystal Gayle, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jason Ringenberg (Jason and the Scorchers and Farmer Jason) and Irish Folk Singer Maura O’Connell. William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys and Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers sing “Dixie” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” They are joined by bass singer, Tim Duncan, Chris Golden (William Lee’s son) and Jimmy Fulbright. Other artists contributing to the project are Don and Katie King, Les Kerr, Elizabeth Foster, the Princely Players and pianist, Jeff Martin.

The air time for the program is 7 p.m. on both May 18th and May 27th. For more information on the documentary, please visit www.wnpt.net. For more information on Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial events, please visit www.tncivilwar150.com.

For more information on Bo Bice and to hear his version of “Bonnie Blue Flag,” visit www.bobice.com

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Posted in Bo Bice Tags: Bo Bice, Civil War Songs and Stories, Crystal Gayle, David Keith, Jason Ringenberg, Maura O’Connell. William Lee Golden, Oak Ridge Boys, Statler Brothers, The Fisk Jubilee Singers Comments Off

Investigation Discovery Profiles Crystal Gayle’s Tour Bus Thief

Posted by TawnyTucker on April 9th, 2011

For these perpetrators, the stories may be different, but the motives are always the same – to stay out of prison and live life on the lam. The people profiled in I (Almost) Got Away With It evaded justice for years, sometimes decades, by using their families, fake identification and even violence to avoid capture. Each episode features an interview from prison with these slick culprits, who spill where they found shelter, how they changed their identities and how they almost got away with it. The third season of I (Almost) Got Away With It starts Tuesday, April 12th at 10 PM ET on Investigation Discovery, kicking off with country twist.

The April 12th episode features Christopher Daniel Gay who was a working-class guy who dabbled in petty theft. However, by 1999 his crimes had escalated and he was convicted of 12 counts of theft. Gay is known for his continual escapes from prison and his unusual choice in escape vehicles – everything from 18-wheelers to RVs to, most famously, country singer Crystal Gayle’s tour bus. When Gay is arrested, he escapes during a prison transport and attempts to visit his dying mother hundreds of miles away.

Set those DVRs to see a unique side of the story.

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Posted in Country Music News Tags: Crystal Gayle 2 Comments »

Loretta Lynn Honored at 50th Anniversary Event

Posted by Country Girl on September 29th, 2010

Loretta Lynn was showered with an assortment of industry awards and heartfelt praise at her invitation-only 50th anniversary celebration, held at Lynn’s Hurricane Mills ranch on Friday, Sept. 24.

Billed as “A Tribute to an American Icon,” the celebration honored Lynn’s 50 years in the Country music industry. Ronnie McDowell presented Lynn with a hand-painted portrait of the legendary performer, and noted Nashville arranger and composer Bill Walker gave Lynn an arrangement of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” originally penned for the television special, “Loretta Lynn on Broadway.”

Selected media and industry, as well as Lynn’s close friends and family, attended the packed ceremony. The evening’s activities included a catered reception, media Q&A session and the multiple award presentations, hosted by John Carter Cash. A performance by Lynn’s sister, Crystal Gayle, followed the event at 9 p.m.

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Posted in Loretta Lynn Tags: Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn Comments Off

“Ace of Cakes” Delivers Opry 85th Birthday Cake

Posted by Country Girl on September 14th, 2010

As the Grand Ole Opry prepares to celebrate the re-opening of the Grand Ole Opry House just in time for its 85th Birthday, one of America’s most popular TV series is putting the icing on the cake. The Food Network’s Ace of Cakes will present an extraordinary one-of-a-kind Opry birthday cake on its show airing Sept. 16. The cake was delivered in person on the stage of the Opry in June by head chef Duff Goldman and was designed and created by Goldman and staff at Charm City Bakery in Baltimore, MD.

The Opry is scheduled to return to the Opry House after having been displaced by this spring’s floods on Tues., Sept. 28 with performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Martina McBride, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, and more.

The show will officially celebrate its 85th during its annual Birthday Bash Oct. 8 & 9. The Bash will feature three Opry shows including performances by Trace Adkins, Crystal Gayle, Del McCoury Band, Dolly Parton, and more; a salute to country comedy; a free Opry Plaza Birthday Party; and more.

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Posted in Grand Ole Opry Tags: Ace of Cakes, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Charlie Daniels Band, Crystal Gayle, Del McCoury Band, Diamond Rio, Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Dickens, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Mel Tillis, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins Comments Off

Where is Everyone? Big promises broken- but the show must go on!

Posted by Country Girl on October 13th, 2008
Glen Templeton as Conway Twitty
Glen Templeton as Conway Twitty

 

Sunday was TPAC’s big debut of Conway Twitty: The Musical.   Music City TV is reporting that big names were promised to be in the audience last night.   Names that we would all recognize:  Reba McIntryre, Barbara Mandrell, Luke Bryan and half of Montgomery Gentry.  Not one of them were there! 

I have not personally seen the show, well because I didn’t show last night either but it doesn’t seem to be a story that will interest most. 

Even though the big names were not present last night there were a few “stars” that did show:  Crystal Gayle, sister of Loretta Lynn (who is portrayed in the musical).  There were also a few Opry stars: Jeannie Seely, T.G. Sheppard, Bill Anderson, Jeff Bated and Mandy Barnett.

After seeing a few of the reviews from last nights opening show I not kicking myself in the butt for not attending.  It was only a one night show since they are moving it immediately out to Missouri.  They say that it will make it’s way back to Nashville but again….not gonna run out to see it. Don’t think anyone missed anything worth seeing.

Posted in Loretta Lynn, Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, Reba McEntire Tags: Barbara Mandrell, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, Reba McEntire 5 Comments »

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