Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and major social movements, legendary artists like Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette become superstars.
Also discussed during this episode:
Kris Kristofferson’s legacy as a songwriter, and how his family disowned him while he made that pursuit
Johnny Cash showcasing a wide range of talent on his popular network television show
How the folk revival led to a renewed interest in bluegrass music
The disbanding of Flatt & Scruggs
The making of Will the Circle Be Unbroken?, the landmark Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album
In a continuation of our Grammy Flashback series, here is a rundown of the Best Country Vocal Performance, Duo/Group category. It was first awarded in 1968, and included instrumental performances as well for the first two years. Singles were competing with albums until the Best Country Album category was added…
I guess we can go ahead and call this Grammy Week. Once again, this list is updated for 2008. The Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals was first awarded in 1968, and included instrumental performances as well for the first two years. Singles were…
The background song for this era should be “Kay”, by John Wesley Ryles: teenage pregnancy, anti-war soldiers, and the man left behind when the woman hits it big. One of the great country songs about country music – a nice pairing with “Gone Country”.
The background song for this era should be “Kay”, by John Wesley Ryles: teenage pregnancy, anti-war soldiers, and the man left behind when the woman hits it big. One of the great country songs about country music – a nice pairing with “Gone Country”.