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Video: A day at the Tennessee AquariumOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Mar 1
By rss@youtube.com (TVRM610) Several clips of the Tennessee Aquarium. Author: TVRM610 Keywords: Aquarium Tennessee Walk the Line Johnny Cash Merle Haggard Mama Tried Willie Nelson Heartbreak Hotel Added: March 1, 2009
Video: BOB WILLS BLUE RIVEROriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 21
By rss@youtube.com (oldcountrytunes) Wills' musical legacy, however, endured. His style influenced performers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard and helped to spawn a style of music now known as the Bakersfield Sound (Bakersfield, California was one of Wills' regular stops in his heyday). A 1970 tribute album by Haggard directed...
Last of the Breed Highlight VideoOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 2
By rss@youtube.com (AATW1969) In March 2007, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price performed on-stage together for the first time in the Last of the Breed tour. No one else sings country music with the passion and purity of these elder statesmen of classic country music. Now the final epic performance of this histo...
Video: Pancho and Lefty - Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard coverOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Nov 20
By rss@youtube.com (rhysrhys2231) Classic song by a couple of legends Author: rhysrhys2231 Keywords: pancho and lefty willie nelson merle haggard guitar acoustic country music Added: November 20, 2008
Video: Half A Man By Merle Haggard and Willie NelsonOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Oct 8
By rss@youtube.com (steved888) Set to pictures of the Financial Meltdown of 2008 Author: steved888 Keywords: Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson Added: October 8, 2008
Joe Diffie's Next Album is Three Generations in the Making
Original at The Boot
• Wed, Nov 18
By Joyce Rizer Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Tanya Tucker have all done it, now it's Joe Diffie's turn. Joe has joined a long legacy of country artists to record live CDs at the famed Billy Bob's Texas nightclub. 'Joe Diffie: Live At Billy Bob's Texas' was recorded last August at the historic honky tonk.....
Willie Nelson at Home in Texas (McCall’s, March 1988)
Original at stillisstillmoving.com
• Tue, Oct 20
By LindaLee A while ago, in Illinois, with some of his heroes — Neil Young, Merle Haggard, John Couger Mellencamp — Willie put together a musical cast that included B. B. King, Bob Dylan, Glenn Campbell, Carole King, Billy Joel, George Jones — a stupendous concert to raise money for America’s financial...
Kid Rock Wows the Crowd at Friday's LP Field Show
Original at CMT.com
• Sat, Jun 13
TN Propelled by a band that included a saxophonist and two female backup singers, Kid Rock roared on with "Son of Detroit," a crowd-pleaser that tips its hat to such country icons as Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. ...
Wynonna To Appear With The Wannabeatles To Celebrate Sgt. Pepper ...
Original at Top40-Charts.com
• Wed, Jun 3
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NY TheWannaBeatles.com Ken Mansfield: Mansfield has worked with artists as diverse as The Beatles, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Stan Kenton, Judy Garland, Merle Haggard, Lou Rawls, Andy Williams, David Cassidy, Dolly Parton, ...
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Steve Earle to Launch New Season of His Exclusive SIRIUS XM Radio Show - SunHerald.com
Original at Biloxi Sun Herald
• Wed, Jun 3
SunHerald.com (press release) Outlaw Country listeners will hear all three generations of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, David Allan Coe., Emmylou Harris, Dale Watson, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, The Flying Burrito Brothers, ...
Billy Wayne howling with the wolf against cancer
Original at nwitimes.com
• Sat, May 16
• 1 related articles
IN Using the voices of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and others, Wayne performs a hit-filled "Tribute To The Legends of Country" saluting his childhood heroes. "I have always loved country music and have always loved entertaining," Wayne said. ...
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Chattanooga's Live Music Scene: Grateful Possum
Original at The Chattanoogan
• Thu, May 7
TN My sentimental favorite is Whose Gonna Fill Their Shoes, a haunting melody about the real greats of Country Music, like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and others. In the song, he wonders who will come along to ...
Men with broken hearts
Original at Detroit Metro Times
• Tue, May 5
MI - Bill Holdship a couple of Sadies-composed instrumentals, the album is mostly covers of country classics associated with or written by, among numerous others, Patsy Cline, Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Willie Nelson. ...
Sound Affects: Music Reviews and Ratings
Original at California Chronicle
• Tue, Apr 14
CA It features hits by Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard and others. The result is impressive. For some, Doe's voice is as recognizable as greats like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, or Hank Williams, or Nick Cave, Tom Waits or Neil ...
Opinion: Live From Last of the Breed Tour (with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price)
Original at stillisstillmoving.com
• Mon, Feb 23
By LindaLee Miles and Miles of Texas (w/Asleep at the WheelMake the World Go Away (Ray Price)For the Good Times (Ray Price)Take Me Back to Tulsa (Merle Haggard)Silver Wings (Merle Haggard)That’s the Way Love Goes (Merle Haggard)Okie From Miskogee (Merle Haggard)Pancho and Lefty (Willie Nelson,...
Podcast: Premiere: Phosphorescent: "Reasons to Quit" (Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard cover) [MP3/Stream]Original at Pitchforkmedia.com
• Wed, Jan 7
By Stephen M. Deusner But the tracklist shows a real knowledge of Willie's songbook, disregarding obvious choices for offbeat catalogue cuts like "Reasons to Quit". And damned if Phosphorescent's Matthew Houck doesn't do right by the tune. He may be transporting the song across state lines, but he treats it w...
Country Swing Makes a Comeback on New Song from Joss and Colosio
Original at Send2Press
• Mon, Aug 25
Songwriter and keyboard player Doug Colosio has performed with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Charlie Pride, Jewel, and many others. You've heard Doug on the radio, you've seen him on Letterman, Leno, Austin City Limits, and in concert with some of the most important figures in today's m...
More Artists Join Farm Aid in New York
Original at Look To The Stars
• Mon, Aug 27
Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival is drawing huge support from the music scene, and recently joining the already incredible lineup are Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Danielle Evin, Jesse Lenat, Jimmy Sturr, Pauline Reese, Billy Joe Shaver and Paula Nelson. Fans have the chance to win front...
Music Review: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Ray Price - Last Of The Breed
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Apr 24
By El Bicho Picture, if you will, a lonely honky-tonk on the outskirts of town, a glow from inside draws you near as the sound of clinking beer bottles and laughter calls your name. As you get closer the music from jukebox becomes clearer, three legendary country baritones stand out and shine like the N...
Music Review: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price - Last Of The Breed
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Apr 16
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By Big Geez Although most of the songs are vintage classics, some are better known than others, and those would include among them Ray's performance of Harlan Howard's, "Heartaches By The Number", which also features guest artist Vince Gill, and "Why Me Lord", a delicious version with Willie and R...
Podcast: Retro Redux: From Bob Wills To Big Ray - Swingin' Western StyleOriginal at Blogcritics
• Thu, Apr 12
• 1 related articles
By Big Geez Bob reigned for a lot of years, but had become pretty inactive by the late 1960's and died in 1975. However, he's still a legend -- especially in Texas. Just ask Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, who helped keep Western Swing alive for a long time. In recent years though, the biggest star in the ge...
A Whole Lotta Country: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Ray Price Play NYC
Original at Rolling Stone
• Fri, Mar 23
By Amanda Trimble Just a few days before wrapping up their Last of the Breed tour, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Sixties country star Ray Price played a sold-out gig at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Seeing these three on one stage (accompanied by backing band Asleep at the Wheel) is a once-in-a-li...
New Album Releases, 3-20-2007: Modest Mouse, Willie Nelson - Ray Price - Merle Haggard, Hannah Montana, Joss Stone
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Mar 21
By Al Barger Last of the Breed is a 22 song, two disc trio album from Willie Nelson, Ray Price and ever lovin' Merle Haggard. Besides legendary talent, this sounds like an interesting combination of vocal styles. Merle's more the gutsy blues singer, with Ray Price a classic crooner, and Willie's contri...