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I have always believed that music and comedy mix well, and no one mixes it up any better than Leroy Troy.
Leroy was featured on every episode of The Marty Stuart Show and his segment was always one of the highlights.
The short video below features Leroy singing a rather interesting variation of the old classic “Ghost Riders in the Sky” – with a bit of an “extra-crispy” twist. [Read more…]
Country Music boasts a long line of legendary performers who helped shape and define the genre.
It all started way back in the 1920s with The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and a handful of other artists that helped create what would eventually become one of the most successful industries the world has ever known.
The style of music that falls under the Country umbrella changes a bit with each generation, but every new generation includes a small handful of performers who end up becoming true legends and icons of the genre by the time they finally put down their mics for good.
And one of the most legendary Country performers of all time will always be the great Loretta Lynn. [Read more…]
Have you ever seen a complete stranger sit down at a public piano and start just start playing, without saying so much as a word?
If so, it probably didn’t take long for a crowd to gather and start watching and listening to the music.
These situations can be really special if the impromptu performer has lots of talent. And if he/she is a child, it is even more special. [Read more…]
A while back I featured this video of mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull performing at the ripe old age 11 on the “Grand Ole Opry” with Allison Krauss & Union Station.
As you might expect, that video was quite well received by most everyone that saw it.
Well, I managed to find another awesome video of a young Sierra teaming up with another of her musical idols, the one and only Sam Bush.
Jana Jae and her “magic fiddle” have been crafting great music in multiple genres for decades, most notably via her weekly performances on the timeless Country Music variety show “Hee Haw” as the first female member of Buck Owens’ iconic band, the Buckaroos.
But Jana’s love of music goes far beyond her frequent shows and performances.
One of her dearest loves is sharing the gift of music with others. [Read more…]