“I just sing like I hurt inside. If you can’t do it with feeling, then don’t,” Cline once said of her passion for performing — and she sadly hurt a lot throughout her too-short career. The ...
We've all heard the old saying "adversity breeds success," a quotation from a famous philosopher many years ago. But in the case of songwriters, it should have been added that "adversity plus talent – ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This column originally ran March 23, 2023. We've all heard the old saying "adversity breeds success," a quotation from a famous philosopher many years ago. But in the case of ...
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One in a series of stories about the career and life of Willie Nelson. A predilection for writing lyrics and drinking helped Nelson find his people there. The late songwriter Hank Cochran, a ...
Monday night (April 22), artists and fans alike gathered at the Ryman Auditorium to honor the late great Patsy Cline. Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline featured a star-studded lineup ...
Country music is full of women with powerful voices. Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and many more have golden vocal cords. However, none of them would likely have reached the level of ...
The transformation unfolds before veteran vocalist Ginny Pugh Spillman ever sings a note. She can feel it. “It happens every time as soon as I put on that little black wig,” Pugh Spillman said. The ...
One in a series of stories about the career and life of Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson drove into Houston from the Pacific Northwest in 1958 with big dreams, dubious prospects and a growing family.
Wynonna, Kristin Chenoweth, Reyna Roberts and more performed Cline's hits. The music world came together Monday night to honor the legacy of country icon Patsy Cline. "Walkin' After Midnight: The ...