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Video: “Over the Moon” by Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives

Posted on August 9, 2022

If you’re a fan of Classic Country Music you’re probably well familiar with the amazing musical talents of Marty Stuart and the members of his band, The Fabulous Superlatives.

Marty himself is a true master of both the guitar and mandolin and Superlative Kenny Vaughn is one of the finest guitarists on the planet.

If you’ve never seen these guys in concert you’re really missing out.

Today I’d like to feature one of my favorite instrumentals by Marty and the Superlatives, an awesome tune titled “Over the Moon”. [Read more…]

Check out this awesome live performance of ‘Galveston’ by Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner

Posted on November 7, 2021

If you’re a long-time Country Music fan you’re likely well familiar with the work of the late, great Glen Campbell.

After all, his incredible voice has been gracing the airwaves of Country radio for decades.

But what you might not know about Glen is that he was a true master of the guitar.

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Ricky Skaggs singing and playing his mandolin – at 7 years old!

Posted on October 28, 2021

Ricky Skaggs is best known a successful Country music performer, but like many Country greats he actually got his start in the Bluegrass genre.

And like most of those Bluegrass-turned-Country stars, he first began making great music at a very young age.

I was checking out some videos on YouTube last night and stumbled across this gem featuring a 7 year old Ricky showing off his musical chops with none other than Bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.

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Ten Questions with Bluegrass and Country Music great Ronnie Reno

Posted on September 28, 2021

Ronnie Reno has delighted Bluegrass and Country Music fans as a performer, songwriter and television host for six decades.

In addition to recording and touring with his own band, he also performed alongside some of the biggest names in the music world – the Louvin Brothers, Merle Haggard, The Osborne Brothers, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Johnny Paycheck…the list just goes on and on.

If you’re a fan of traditional American music, it’s a good bet that Ronnie played a major role in shaping your musical experience.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Ronnie about his life and long career performing in not one, but two genres of American music.

Here are ten questions and answers with Ronnie Reno…

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