After taking most of the summer off, Opry Country Classics returns to the Ryman Auditorium for its fall run of shows. The format looks the same, with a spotlight artist being featured. This week the Spotlight Artist is Connie Smith. It is nice to see one of the Opry's top female vocalists being honored and I hope this starts a trend of having Opry members as the featured artist on the shows. I know that in coming weeks, Loretta Lynn is being featured.
This week's show has Bill Cody from WSM radio as the host and will feature:
Jim Ed Brown
Jimmy Fortune
Jeannie Seely
T.G.Sheppard
Emily West
Billy Yates
Nationally recognized independent Grand Ole Opry historian Byron Fay offers news and comments regarding country music's premier show.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Kitty Wells
Monday August 30 marks the 91st birthday for the Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells. She was born Ellen Muriel Deason on August 30, 1919. Now retired, Kitty had her greatest success in the 1950s and 1960s. It was in 1952 that her recording of, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", elevated her to superstar status and marked her emergence as the first female star in country music history.
According to Billboard magazine, Kitty is ranked as the 6th most successful female artist in country music history, behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker.
Her rewards are many. In 1976 she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (the 2nd female to be elected to the Hall, following Patsy Cline), and is its oldest living member. In 1991, she received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming only the 3rd country music entertainer to be so honored. In 2008, the Hall of Fame honored her with a special exhibit, that was very well done. She was also voted the number-one female country artist for eleven straight years by Billboard magazine, for ten straight years by Cash Box, and the top female artist of the decade by Record World, and she was also the first female country singer to win an award from Downbeat magazine.
On October 30, 1937, at the age of 18, she married Johnnie Wright. (Yes, that will be 73 years of marriage this fall). They had 3 children. Ruby, who died last year, Carol Sue and Bobby. She spent the majority of her career touring with her husband and they retired full time from the road, with a show on December 31, 2000 in Nashville.
After the success of, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", she was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. What was remarkable about this was that her song was banned for a period of time from being performed on the Opry. According to Kitty's husband"
"We were trying to get her on the Opry, but Vito Pellettieri, the guy who cleared all the songs on the show, says, 'You can't sing that song on the Opry because of the lyrics.' You know, that part about the trusting wife going wrong. Anyway, Roy Acuff went up and talked to Jim Denny and Jack Stapp and he told them, 'Kitty Wells is a female Roy Acuff. She sells songs with her sincerity.' And Honky-Tonk Angels' got to be such a hit, you know, that they had to let her sing it."
Her membership on the Opry ended on December 6, 1964, when she, along with 11 other Opry members were dismissed from the Opry for not meeting the Opry rule on appearances, which at the time was 26 shows per year. But, according to others, money is what really caused the issue. Not only were artists losing the highly paid Saturday night date if they paid the Opry, there were also issues with the percentages paid by the artists to the WSM Artists' Service Bureau.
Again, according to Johnny Wright, Kitty's husband, "They booked some of our dates, and then some of the dates were booked by our personal managers and booking agents. They were charging us fifteen percent on the dates they booked, and then if they didn't book a date you still had to pay them five percent of the dates that you booked yourself. Some of the artists stopped paying the five percent, a lot of them. But Kitty and I paid it right up to the very last, and I told Ott Devine, "Ott, I don't think it's fair for us to pay that and some of them not paying it. Unless you get everybody to pay it, then I'm not gonna pay it.' They didn't fire anyone. We just quit because we didn't want to pay the five percent."
Kitty rarely played the Opry after that and I think that was a great lost to the Opry. Even today, she could have been the female version of Jimmy Dickens, and would be considered one of the legends of the Opry.
Johnny Wright is in poor health now and Kitty spends most of her time at home watching over her husband. She did make an appearance on Marty Stuart's television show earlier this year and looked pretty good. And, she was honored with a show at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop last year.
Her awards, records and influence on country music are to numerous to mention. But, Kitty was the first female superstar in country music and set the path that has been followed by every female artist since then.
Happy Birthday Kitty Wells!!!!
According to Billboard magazine, Kitty is ranked as the 6th most successful female artist in country music history, behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker.
Her rewards are many. In 1976 she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (the 2nd female to be elected to the Hall, following Patsy Cline), and is its oldest living member. In 1991, she received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming only the 3rd country music entertainer to be so honored. In 2008, the Hall of Fame honored her with a special exhibit, that was very well done. She was also voted the number-one female country artist for eleven straight years by Billboard magazine, for ten straight years by Cash Box, and the top female artist of the decade by Record World, and she was also the first female country singer to win an award from Downbeat magazine.
On October 30, 1937, at the age of 18, she married Johnnie Wright. (Yes, that will be 73 years of marriage this fall). They had 3 children. Ruby, who died last year, Carol Sue and Bobby. She spent the majority of her career touring with her husband and they retired full time from the road, with a show on December 31, 2000 in Nashville.
After the success of, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", she was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. What was remarkable about this was that her song was banned for a period of time from being performed on the Opry. According to Kitty's husband"
"We were trying to get her on the Opry, but Vito Pellettieri, the guy who cleared all the songs on the show, says, 'You can't sing that song on the Opry because of the lyrics.' You know, that part about the trusting wife going wrong. Anyway, Roy Acuff went up and talked to Jim Denny and Jack Stapp and he told them, 'Kitty Wells is a female Roy Acuff. She sells songs with her sincerity.' And Honky-Tonk Angels' got to be such a hit, you know, that they had to let her sing it."
Her membership on the Opry ended on December 6, 1964, when she, along with 11 other Opry members were dismissed from the Opry for not meeting the Opry rule on appearances, which at the time was 26 shows per year. But, according to others, money is what really caused the issue. Not only were artists losing the highly paid Saturday night date if they paid the Opry, there were also issues with the percentages paid by the artists to the WSM Artists' Service Bureau.
Again, according to Johnny Wright, Kitty's husband, "They booked some of our dates, and then some of the dates were booked by our personal managers and booking agents. They were charging us fifteen percent on the dates they booked, and then if they didn't book a date you still had to pay them five percent of the dates that you booked yourself. Some of the artists stopped paying the five percent, a lot of them. But Kitty and I paid it right up to the very last, and I told Ott Devine, "Ott, I don't think it's fair for us to pay that and some of them not paying it. Unless you get everybody to pay it, then I'm not gonna pay it.' They didn't fire anyone. We just quit because we didn't want to pay the five percent."
Kitty rarely played the Opry after that and I think that was a great lost to the Opry. Even today, she could have been the female version of Jimmy Dickens, and would be considered one of the legends of the Opry.
Johnny Wright is in poor health now and Kitty spends most of her time at home watching over her husband. She did make an appearance on Marty Stuart's television show earlier this year and looked pretty good. And, she was honored with a show at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop last year.
Her awards, records and influence on country music are to numerous to mention. But, Kitty was the first female superstar in country music and set the path that has been followed by every female artist since then.
Happy Birthday Kitty Wells!!!!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Jimmy C. Newman
One of the Opry's longest members, Jimmy C. Newman is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. He was born on August 27, 1927 near Big Momou, Louisiana. "A Fallen Star" and "Cry Cry Darling" are his two biggest country hits. While he always did a bit of Cajun music, as his recording career declined in the late 1960's and into the 1970's, he formed an almost exclusive Cajun band and became more identified as a singing "Cajun country."
Jimmy has been honored with numerous awards including election into the North American Country Music Association's International Hall of Fame and has been elected into the Cajun Hall of Fame.
He joined the Grand Ole Opry in August 1956 and on August 12, 2006, he was honored for being a Grand Ole Opry member for 50 years.
In honor of Jimmy C. Newman's birthday, here is the Opry line-up from Saturday August 12, 2006.
6:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Mel McDaniel; Billy Joe Shaver
7:00: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers(host); Martina McBride; Julie Roberts; Lee Roy Parnell
8:00: Jim Ed Brown(host); Helen Cornelius; Jan Howard; The Whites; Jean Shepard; Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Jeannie Seely; Jimmy C. Newman
Jimmy has been honored with numerous awards including election into the North American Country Music Association's International Hall of Fame and has been elected into the Cajun Hall of Fame.
He joined the Grand Ole Opry in August 1956 and on August 12, 2006, he was honored for being a Grand Ole Opry member for 50 years.
In honor of Jimmy C. Newman's birthday, here is the Opry line-up from Saturday August 12, 2006.
6:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Mel McDaniel; Billy Joe Shaver
7:00: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers(host); Martina McBride; Julie Roberts; Lee Roy Parnell
8:00: Jim Ed Brown(host); Helen Cornelius; Jan Howard; The Whites; Jean Shepard; Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Jeannie Seely; Jimmy C. Newman
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Grand Ole Opry Line-Up 8/27 & 8/28
The Grand Ole Opry has posted the line-ups for this weekend, and if you have a ticket for the Friday Night Opry, you are in for a great night. The line-up is really loaded with Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Dailey & Vincent among the performers. The Friday show will take place at the Ryman Auditorium.
The Saturday night Grand Ole Opry moves over to the War Memorial Auditorium for it's show and the line-up is highlighted by Ronnie Milsap. This will be his 2nd Opry appearance for the year, and he will be joined by Suzy Bogguss, Blaine Larsen and Johnny Counterfit. And after being absent for the past several weekends, Jimmy Dickens is scheduled for both nights.
Now for the line-ups:
Friday August 27
7:00: Diamond Rio(host); Jimmy C. Newman; Jean Shepard; Riders In The Sky
7:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Connie Smith; Dailey & Vincent
INTERMISSION
8:15: Bill Anderson(host); Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; Martina McBride
8:45: Mike Snider(host); Jim Ed Brown; Carrie Underwood
Saturday August 28
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Mike Snider; Blaine Larsen
7:30: Jeannie Seely(host); Johnny Counterfit; Jack Greene
INTERMISSION
8:15: Riders In The Sky(host); George Hamilton IV; Suzy Bogguss; Opry Square Dancers
8:45: Ronnie Milsap(host); Jan Howard; Jim Ed Brown; Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
The line-up has also been announced for the Tuesday Night Opry on August 31. This show will be at the Ryman Auditorium.
7:00: Jim Ed Brown; Carolina Chocolate Drops
7:30: Jimmy C. Newman; Chris Young
INTERMISSION
8:15: Bill Anderson; Little Big Town
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Montgomery Gentry
The Saturday night Grand Ole Opry moves over to the War Memorial Auditorium for it's show and the line-up is highlighted by Ronnie Milsap. This will be his 2nd Opry appearance for the year, and he will be joined by Suzy Bogguss, Blaine Larsen and Johnny Counterfit. And after being absent for the past several weekends, Jimmy Dickens is scheduled for both nights.
Now for the line-ups:
Friday August 27
7:00: Diamond Rio(host); Jimmy C. Newman; Jean Shepard; Riders In The Sky
7:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Connie Smith; Dailey & Vincent
INTERMISSION
8:15: Bill Anderson(host); Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; Martina McBride
8:45: Mike Snider(host); Jim Ed Brown; Carrie Underwood
Saturday August 28
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Mike Snider; Blaine Larsen
7:30: Jeannie Seely(host); Johnny Counterfit; Jack Greene
INTERMISSION
8:15: Riders In The Sky(host); George Hamilton IV; Suzy Bogguss; Opry Square Dancers
8:45: Ronnie Milsap(host); Jan Howard; Jim Ed Brown; Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
The line-up has also been announced for the Tuesday Night Opry on August 31. This show will be at the Ryman Auditorium.
7:00: Jim Ed Brown; Carolina Chocolate Drops
7:30: Jimmy C. Newman; Chris Young
INTERMISSION
8:15: Bill Anderson; Little Big Town
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Montgomery Gentry
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Some Thoughts On The Opry House Reopening
I early posted the information regarding the reopening of the Grand Ole Opry House and the return of the Opry on Tuesday September 28. Now for some opinions and thoughts:
I really had hoped that the Opry would have reopened the Opry House on a Saturday night, which is the traditional night for the Opry. Tuesday just doesn't seem right. But, I also know that the Opry wanted to, and needed to get back to the Opry House as soon as they could. And, with the Opry only at the Opry House through October, I know they wanted to get as many dates in as they could.
While I am impressed with the names of those mentioned to appear for the first show, I was somewhat disappointed that some of the Opry's biggest names were not on the list. With the excitement and historical importance of returning to the Opry's home, I really thought there would have been a more impressive list. It's great that Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Josh Turner, Mel Tillis, Brad Paisley and Diamond Rio are all going to be there, but where are some of the others? Artists such as Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks and Reba? Also, I noticed that Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and Ricky Skaggs are among the missing. I know some of them are on tour and with short notice, perhaps schedules could not be changed. But, as true Opry members, I just thought everyone would, and should, be there. Maybe some more will be added.
I did notice that very few of the Opry's long time, veteran members were listed for opening night. No Jim Ed Brown, Jan Howard, Jean Shepard, Jeannie Seely, Stonewall and others. Like I mentioned, more artists will be added and let's hope that they do not leave out the legends.
It was nice to see Jimmy Dickens at the announcement today. And, he looked pretty good. But then again, he always has. It has been his voice that has been the issue. I do hope he is the first one out on September 28.
I know GAC is televising that night. I don't know if it will be the whole show or just a portion of it. And, I am sure the televised portion will feature the "big" artists such as Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton.
And speaking of Blake Shelton, I would not be suprised if on that show he is asked to become the Opry's newest member. To me it just figures that the Opry would use the occasion of it's return to make even more news, and adding a new member is pretty big. And, there have been plenty of hints going around lately that Blake would like to join the Opry and the Opry would like to have him.
When the Opry returns in October, the area around the Opry House is still going to look like a ghost town. The Opryland Hotel is still closed and will not reopen until the middle of November, the mall is still shut down, the Acuff Theater is gone and who knows what is going to happen to the Opry Museum. They will really have to work to create some excitment in the Opry Plaza area. At least parking will not be a problem.
Finally, I hope that management really ramps up the rest of October. The first weekend in October is still looking pretty slim on artists announced so far and the Opry's birthday weekend is looking like it might not be one of the stronger ones in recent memory. Hopefully now that they know the Opry House will be open for sure, they can attract some stronger line-ups. For the weekend following the birthday bash, The Judds will be there for the Friday Night Opry and with the Opry going "Pink" that night for breast cancer awareness, that should draw a good crowd.
Just my thoughts!!!
I really had hoped that the Opry would have reopened the Opry House on a Saturday night, which is the traditional night for the Opry. Tuesday just doesn't seem right. But, I also know that the Opry wanted to, and needed to get back to the Opry House as soon as they could. And, with the Opry only at the Opry House through October, I know they wanted to get as many dates in as they could.
While I am impressed with the names of those mentioned to appear for the first show, I was somewhat disappointed that some of the Opry's biggest names were not on the list. With the excitement and historical importance of returning to the Opry's home, I really thought there would have been a more impressive list. It's great that Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Josh Turner, Mel Tillis, Brad Paisley and Diamond Rio are all going to be there, but where are some of the others? Artists such as Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks and Reba? Also, I noticed that Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and Ricky Skaggs are among the missing. I know some of them are on tour and with short notice, perhaps schedules could not be changed. But, as true Opry members, I just thought everyone would, and should, be there. Maybe some more will be added.
I did notice that very few of the Opry's long time, veteran members were listed for opening night. No Jim Ed Brown, Jan Howard, Jean Shepard, Jeannie Seely, Stonewall and others. Like I mentioned, more artists will be added and let's hope that they do not leave out the legends.
It was nice to see Jimmy Dickens at the announcement today. And, he looked pretty good. But then again, he always has. It has been his voice that has been the issue. I do hope he is the first one out on September 28.
I know GAC is televising that night. I don't know if it will be the whole show or just a portion of it. And, I am sure the televised portion will feature the "big" artists such as Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton.
And speaking of Blake Shelton, I would not be suprised if on that show he is asked to become the Opry's newest member. To me it just figures that the Opry would use the occasion of it's return to make even more news, and adding a new member is pretty big. And, there have been plenty of hints going around lately that Blake would like to join the Opry and the Opry would like to have him.
When the Opry returns in October, the area around the Opry House is still going to look like a ghost town. The Opryland Hotel is still closed and will not reopen until the middle of November, the mall is still shut down, the Acuff Theater is gone and who knows what is going to happen to the Opry Museum. They will really have to work to create some excitment in the Opry Plaza area. At least parking will not be a problem.
Finally, I hope that management really ramps up the rest of October. The first weekend in October is still looking pretty slim on artists announced so far and the Opry's birthday weekend is looking like it might not be one of the stronger ones in recent memory. Hopefully now that they know the Opry House will be open for sure, they can attract some stronger line-ups. For the weekend following the birthday bash, The Judds will be there for the Friday Night Opry and with the Opry going "Pink" that night for breast cancer awareness, that should draw a good crowd.
Just my thoughts!!!
Grand Ole Opry Returning to Opry House on September 28
The Grand Ole Opry today announced that the Opry will be returning to the Grand Ole Opry House on Tuesday September 28. The artists that have been announced as scheduled to appear that night are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis and Josh Turner. The show will air on GAC-Great American Country.
Also today, the historical circle was restored to the Opry stage in a ceremony that included Jimmy Dickens and Brad Paisley. ( I will say that Jimmy looked pretty good).
The Opry also announced their plans for the month of October, which will be the only month that the Opry will be at the Opry House before returning to the Ryman Auditorium for it's winter run.
They are having something called the "Spirit of Nashville Day" on October 2. That day will include free tours of the Opry House and music in the Opry Plaza area. The Band Perry will be performing.
The 85th Birthday Bash will take place October 8 and 9 and so far will feature Mike Snider and T. Bubba Bechtol. Other artists will be announced.
The Opry Goes Pink event will take place on October 15 and will feature The Judds. As like last year, the Opry backdrop will be in pink to support breast cancer awareness.
Also today, the historical circle was restored to the Opry stage in a ceremony that included Jimmy Dickens and Brad Paisley. ( I will say that Jimmy looked pretty good).
The Opry also announced their plans for the month of October, which will be the only month that the Opry will be at the Opry House before returning to the Ryman Auditorium for it's winter run.
They are having something called the "Spirit of Nashville Day" on October 2. That day will include free tours of the Opry House and music in the Opry Plaza area. The Band Perry will be performing.
The 85th Birthday Bash will take place October 8 and 9 and so far will feature Mike Snider and T. Bubba Bechtol. Other artists will be announced.
The Opry Goes Pink event will take place on October 15 and will feature The Judds. As like last year, the Opry backdrop will be in pink to support breast cancer awareness.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Midnight Jamboree with Charlie Louvin
Last night, Charlie Louvin was the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. As many of you know, Charlie had surgery just several weeks ago for pancreatic cancer, and as Charlie himself said last night, the surgery was not successful. So for him to be hosting this show last night was just amazing and what an event it was.
For those who did not see it, Charlie spent the entire show sitting in a chair at the center of the stage. He did sing several songs and sounded pretty good. With the camera a bit far away, it was hard to tell how he looked, but he did take off his hat and mentioned about his lack of hair. Charlie was also very engaging with the guest stars that came out for the show. And, what a group of stars it was. Among those singing were Grand Ole Opry members Jean Shepard, Bill Anderson, Jan Howard and Carol Lee Cooper. Bill Anderson did an absolutely awesome, "I Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep." Also performing were Glen Davis, Jennifer O'Brien and many more of his friends. Many of the songs performed were gospel numbers and they seemed to be sung at the request of Charlie, or with the mention on how much they knew Charlie loved this particular song. He did mention that Sonny Osborne was backstage and looking great and he said a special hello to his wife Betty, who was sitting in the first row, although the camera did not show her.
Normally the Midnight Jamboree lasts a little more than an hour. Last night, after 90 minutes, the show was still going strong with more artists to appear. The show really turned into a Charlie Louvin tribute and I think many of those who came to perform, did so to honor Charlie as their friend.
Charlie gave the impression that he really wants to keep going and remain active, even with the upcoming cancer treatments. But, with pancreatic cancer and the fact that the surgery was not successful, the options are limited and I am sure that at his age, it will be tough. Hopefully, he will be strong enough to do the Opry soon. And, speaking of the Opry, and I hate to do it in a bad way, they should also be planning a special show featuring Charlie. He has been a member for over 50 years, and in fact, I do believe he has been a part of the Opry longer than any current member. (Remember that Jimmy Dickens was gone from the Opry for a number of years).
If you missed it, the show will be on WSM next Saturday night at midnight and also the show will be posted on the Ernest Tubb Record Shop website, both in audio form and I think the video of the show will be there also. Usually they get it posted pretty quickly.
Finally, a special thanks to the folks at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, and to owner David McCormick for asking Charlie to host the midnight jamboree and for letting Charlie invite to be on the show whoever he wanted and allowing them to sing and perform. It is shows like this that makes the midnight jamboree special.
For those who did not see it, Charlie spent the entire show sitting in a chair at the center of the stage. He did sing several songs and sounded pretty good. With the camera a bit far away, it was hard to tell how he looked, but he did take off his hat and mentioned about his lack of hair. Charlie was also very engaging with the guest stars that came out for the show. And, what a group of stars it was. Among those singing were Grand Ole Opry members Jean Shepard, Bill Anderson, Jan Howard and Carol Lee Cooper. Bill Anderson did an absolutely awesome, "I Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep." Also performing were Glen Davis, Jennifer O'Brien and many more of his friends. Many of the songs performed were gospel numbers and they seemed to be sung at the request of Charlie, or with the mention on how much they knew Charlie loved this particular song. He did mention that Sonny Osborne was backstage and looking great and he said a special hello to his wife Betty, who was sitting in the first row, although the camera did not show her.
Normally the Midnight Jamboree lasts a little more than an hour. Last night, after 90 minutes, the show was still going strong with more artists to appear. The show really turned into a Charlie Louvin tribute and I think many of those who came to perform, did so to honor Charlie as their friend.
Charlie gave the impression that he really wants to keep going and remain active, even with the upcoming cancer treatments. But, with pancreatic cancer and the fact that the surgery was not successful, the options are limited and I am sure that at his age, it will be tough. Hopefully, he will be strong enough to do the Opry soon. And, speaking of the Opry, and I hate to do it in a bad way, they should also be planning a special show featuring Charlie. He has been a member for over 50 years, and in fact, I do believe he has been a part of the Opry longer than any current member. (Remember that Jimmy Dickens was gone from the Opry for a number of years).
If you missed it, the show will be on WSM next Saturday night at midnight and also the show will be posted on the Ernest Tubb Record Shop website, both in audio form and I think the video of the show will be there also. Usually they get it posted pretty quickly.
Finally, a special thanks to the folks at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, and to owner David McCormick for asking Charlie to host the midnight jamboree and for letting Charlie invite to be on the show whoever he wanted and allowing them to sing and perform. It is shows like this that makes the midnight jamboree special.
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