Category: Country Music

Their music is often described as Western Swing. They’ve released more than 20 albums, charting more than 20 singles in the process on the Billboard Charts. Far from being “Asleep At The Wheel”, group leader Ray Benson is fully in charge! Ray spoke with us about his group. Q – Did you like performing at the 2008 New York State Fair? A – Oh, it was great. It was hot. (Laughs). We had a great crowd. Q – I take it you haven’t been through Syracuse before. A – Oh,…

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In 1975, his song “This Time I’ve Hurt Her More Than She Love Me” became a Number One hit for Conway Twitty. A song he wrote and recorded “Fire And Smoke” became a Number One Hit on the Billboard charts. His 1983 song “Holding Her And Loving You” won the Country Song Of The Year Award. He became the first and only Country artist ever to appear on the t.v. show “Soul Train” where he sang his 1986 hit duet with Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters, “Too Many Times”.…

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Ian Tyson has long been recognized as one of Canada’s most respected singer / songwriters. His songs have been covered by everyone from Neil Young to Judy Collins, to Suzy Bogguss to Gordon Lightfoot, to Ramblin’ Jack Elliot. His awards include the Order Of Canada to a Juno Award. Ian Tyson’s entry into the international music scene began in the 1960s as half of the Folk / Country duo, Ian and Sylvia. They recorded thirteen albums before they split in 1975 as both an act and a couple. The duo…

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While still in high school in Richmond, Kentucky J.P. Pennington put together a group called The Exiles. They had long-hair and played Rock ‘n’ Roll music, and it served them well. The Exiles were picked up by the Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars tour. They opened the show and backed headliners like Freddie Cannon and B.J. Thomas to name just a few. By 1976 The Exiles became known as Exile and their style of music changed as well. Rock ‘n’ Roll gave way to Pop music, and later Country Music.…

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He’s shared the stage with the likes of Marty Stuart, Aaron Tippin, Gary P. Nunn, Pat Green, Roger Creager, and Pauline Reese. He partnered with the Armed Forces Entertainment for a 3 week tour of U.S. bases in the Caribbean. He wrapped up his third tour of France in Lyon on September 22nd 2007, where he was honored with the “Independent Artist Of The Year” Award from the French Association of Country Music. His name is Todd Fritsch and we kicked things off by talking about that French Tour. Q…

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She’s one of the fastest rising Country singers in the business. She’s toured with Kenny Chesney. She records for BNA/RCA records. She – is Kellie Coffey. Q – What was it like opening for Kenny Chesney? A – Oh, my gosh. It was so amazing. The first show I will say I was nervous because you know, he packs ‘em in every night. He is just a superstar. He’s just hit the big stride in his career and it’s so exciting to be on tour with him and see that…

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Michelle Wright can do no wrong!! She is one of the most awarded artists in Canadian Country Music history. She has over 30 major music industry awards to her credit and a string of 23 Top Ten hits on Canadian Country radio, including 7 Number One Singles!! Michelle Wright is the first Canadian born artist in the modern era of Country music to have a Top Ten hit in America (“Take It Like A Man” – 1992); a Number One video on CMT (“Take It Like A Man” – 1992);…

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She was a child star in her native Australia who grew up surrounded by the music of Skeeter Davis and Dolly Parton. By the time she was 14, she was opening for Johnny Cash’s 1985 Australian Tour. At 17, she landed the role of Pippa McKenna on “The Facts Of Life” t.v. show. These days she’s a regular performer at fairs and festivals from coast to coast. Q – In one of your earliest bios. You said, “I moved to Nashville to write. I didn’t even think about getting a…

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Jim Glaser and his brothers (Tompall and Chuck) won virtually every group award Country Music had to offer. Jim Glaser sang with the likes of Marty Robbins, The Jordanaires, Charley Pride, and Wayne Newton to name just a few. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Skeeter Davis,Waylon Jennings and Bill Anderson. He co-wrote the song “Woman Woman” which became a big hit for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Jim set out on his own in 1980 and his first release…

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He’s sold more than 15 million albums and received numerous awards from the Grand Ole Opry, BMI, ASCAP, Cashbox, Billboard and NARAS. He’s influenced Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Dwight Yoakam, Bob Seger, Merle Haggard, George Jones and George Strait. His song, “Please Help Me I’m Falling”, spent 14 weeks at Number One, 30 weeks in the Top Ten in 1960, and a total of 36 weeks in the Country charts. Billboard’s 100th Anniversary issue listed it as the Number Two most successful Country single of the Rock and Roll era.…

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