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Video: “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”

Posted on January 31, 2024

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It’s no secret that the world of Bluegrass music is home to many of the world’s best musicians.

And if you’ve been following me on social media and via this blog for any length of time you know that I really enjoy fantastic Bluegrass instrumentals.

Well, today’s video features John and Jeremy from Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri performing a fantastic instrumental rendition of “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”.

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‘Top of the World’ – Remembering Karen Carpenter

Posted on January 24, 2024

Karen Carpenter

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If you’re old enough to remember the 1970s you probably remember hearing Karen Carpenter’s voice most every time you turned on your radio.

Performing with her brother Richard as “The Carpenters”, Karen rose to the top of the Billboard charts over a dozen times, three of them to #1.

Many wonderful female singers have gained fame and fortune over the years, in various musical genres, but few won the hearts of their dedicated fans as quickly, or as fully as Karen Carpenter.  [Read more…]

Video: Tommy Emmanuel and Kenny Vaughn performing “Right or Wrong”

Posted on January 22, 2024

Tommy Emmanuel & Kenny Vaughn

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Tommy Emmanuel and Kenny Vaughn are widely considered to be among the best guitarists in the world, and seeing them perform individually is always a treat.

But today’s video features these two guitar masters teaming up on a fantastic instrumental rendition of “Right or Wrong”, a timeless 1920s-era standard that was made famous by Country Music legend George Strait.  [Read more…]

‘I Saw The Light’ is one of the most popular gospel songs of all time. It might surprise you to learn who wrote it.

Posted on January 19, 2024

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“I Saw The Light” is one of the most popular gospel songs ever written, but relatively few among us know who wrote it.

Turns out it was none other than Country Music legend Hank Williams, Sr.

Yes, that Hank Williams.

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Video: Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins perform “Jerry’s Breakdown”

Posted on January 16, 2024

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If you remember the late, great Jerry Reed you probably remember him as a popular Country Music singer, actor and comedian.

But did you know he was also a master guitarist and award-winning songwriter?

This multi-talented performer wrote and performed one of the most popular guitar instrumentals ever written.

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