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		<title>Heart of Texas CMA bus tours announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Heart of Texas Country Music Association has bus tours scheduled for two destinations. Here is what Tracy Pitcox said about upcoming plans. Celebrate Johnny Bush’s 75th Birthday At Willie’s Place We are excited to return to Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner for Johnny Bush’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, February 20. The trip will depart [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association has bus tours scheduled for two destinations.  Here is what Tracy Pitcox said about upcoming plans.</p>
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<p><strong>Celebrate Johnny Bush’s 75th Birthday At Willie’s Place</strong></p>
<p>We are excited to return to Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner for Johnny Bush’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, February 20.  The trip will depart from Llano and Brady where we will have reserved reserved seating.  Entertainment will be provided by Johnny Bush and the Bandeleros, Johnny Rodriguez, Leona Williams, Justin Trevino and other surprise guests.  We will stay at the Holiday Inn Express.  The trip including the VIP seating, bus trip and hotel and is only $145.00 per person.  A $50.00 deposit is needed to reserve you spot on the bus with the remaining balance not due until we depart.  We will only take 55.  Call today at (325) 597-1895.</p>
<p><strong>Nashville Tour 2010</strong><br />
May 5-10 (Five Nights)  We will visit Graceland in Memphis, Loretta Lynn Museum and Plantation Home in Hurricane Mills, Opry Classics Show At The Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Nightlife Breakfast Show With A Grand Ole Opry Legend, Nashville Tour including Homes of the Stars, Stu Phillips Winery, Country Music Hall of Fame and the Willie Nelson Museum, Grand Ole Opry Show At The Opry House, Special Opry Show At Texas Troubadour Theater,  Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree And More!<br />
Now Booking!  (325) 597-1895<br />
$100.00 Deposit Required<br />
Single $750.00 Per Person      Double Occupancy $655.00<br />
Triple Occupancy  $595.00         Quad $545.00<br />
(Price Is Per Person Based On Room Accomodations)</p>
<p>Heart of Texas<br />
Country Music Association<br />
1701 South Bridge Street<br />
Brady, Texas 76825<br />
(325) 597-1895</p>
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		<title>Heart of Texas CMA 21st Anniversary Celebration Dates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 21th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th, and Friday and Saturday, March 26th and 27th at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. The festivities will include a Welcome Party and Dance on the Friday nights, an afternoon Matinee Concert at 1:00 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 21th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th,  and Friday and Saturday, March 26th  and 27th at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady.  </p>
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<p>The festivities will include a Welcome Party and Dance on the Friday nights, an afternoon Matinee Concert at 1:00 PM on the Saturdays followed by the Dinner and Dance on Saturday night beginning at 7:00 PM.  </p>
<p>Tickets will go on sale at the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce on February 1, at 8:00 AM or can be charged by calling (325) 597-3491.  Advance tickets are strongly suggested due to the limited space at the Ed Davenport Civic Center.  Only 2,400 tickets will be sold for the festivities.  To be fair to all of our attendees, there will be no advance sells.</p>
<p>The entertainment this year will be full of Traditional Country Music legends including Johnny Rodriguez, Moe Bandy and the Americana Band, Leona Williams, Amber Digby, Darrell &#038; Mona McCall, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, Dottsy, Justin Trevino, Tony Booth, Curtis Potter, Frankie Miller, Kimberly Murray, Rance Norton and Landon Dodd.</p>
<p>Moe Bandy formed his first band in 1962.  For a dozen years, he played all over Texas, until recording his first hit “I Just Started Hating Cheating Songs Today.”  He followed that with a string of Number Ones including “Bandy The Rodeo Clown” “Hank Williams You Wrote My Life” and “Hey Joe.”  He currently works at the Jim Stafford Theater in Branson.</p>
<p>“I am looking forward to the Heart of Texas Country Music Association’s 21th Anniversary Party,” Moe Bandy said.  “We are really going to have a great time and I am looking forward to spending time with some of my friends and fans in Brady.  I was really knocked out by what was happening there last year and I love the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum.”</p>
<p>Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas.  In the 1970s and 1980s, he was one of country music&#8217;s most successful male artists, recording a string of hit songs, such as &#8220;You Always Come Back (To Hurtin&#8217; Me),&#8221; &#8220;Desperado,&#8221; &#8220;Down on the Rio Grande,&#8221; and &#8220;Foolin&#8217;.&#8221; He has recorded six No. 1 country hits in his career including “Ridin’ My Thumb To Mexico” “Pass Me By” and “That’s The Way Love Goes.”</p>
<p>Leona Williams was born in Vienna, Missouri.  She was featured on her own radio at the age of 15, before moving to Nashville.  She recorded for Hickory, MCA, RCA and Polygram Records.  She is now signed with Heart of Texas Records and has released two very successful projects on the label.  Williams’ hits include “Yes Man” “You Take Me For Granted” and “Someday When Things Are Good.”</p>
<p>Darrell McCall is a legendary Texas dance hall entertainer with many hits to his credit including “Dreams of A Dreamer” “It’s The Water” “There’s Still A Lot of Love In San Antone” and his duet with Willie Nelson on “Lily Dale.”  Darrell’s wife Mona will also join him on stage.  Mona released her first album “Memories Love A Melody” two years ago.</p>
<p>Tony Booth gained fame by working for Buck Owens as a front man and bass player.  He branched out on his own with major hits including “Cinderella” “Keys In The Mailbox” “Close Up The Honkytonks” and “Lonesome 7-7203.”  </p>
<p>Frankie Miller won a Grammy Award for his own composition “Blackland Farmer” and followed it up with hits “Family Man” and “A Little South of Memphis.”   </p>
<p>Jake Hooker currently records for Startex Records and has gained a large following with Traditional Country Music fans.  </p>
<p>Dottsy recorded some very successful projects for RCA including the songs “After Sweet Memories Play Born To Lose Again” “Storms Never Last” and “I’ll Be Your San Antone Rose”. </p>
<p>Justin Trevino has led both the Mason and Llano Country Opry Bands for ten years while producing six very successful solo albums and touring with Darrell McCall and Johnny Bush.  </p>
<p>Amber Digby is enjoying the success of her latest released album “Another Way To Live.”  The project joins “Passion, Pride” “Here Come The Teardrops” “Music From The Honkytonks” as yet another fan favorite. Amber recently made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.   </p>
<p>Kimberly Murray has just released her first project “Once Upon A Time In A Honky Tonk” and is a regular opry performer.  Jake Hooker and Justin Trevino join her on the project.  </p>
<p>Rance Norton, a college freshman, is another popular opry performer with his first release “True Country” now available including duets with Johnny Bush and Justin Trevino.   </p>
<p>Landon Dodd has just released his first CD “Call of The Wine”  with help from Leona Williams and Amber Digby on a couple of special duets.    </p>
<p>The Welcome Party and Dance on Friday night, March 19 and March 16, will feature Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, Tony Booth and Amber Digby. The dances will be from 8:00 PM until Midnight and admission is $15.00 per person and BYOB.</p>
<p>The Saturday Matinee Concerts will feature Tony Booth, Curtis Potter, Amber Digby, Kimberly Murray, Leona Williams, Frankie Miller, Darrell &#038; Mona McCall, Rance Norton and Justin Trevino.  Moe Bandy and Rance Norton will appear on the March 20 events and Johnny Rodriguez, Dottsy and Landon Dodd will be included on the March 27 events.  Admission to the concert is $20.00 per person.  The concert will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.</p>
<p>The Saturday Night Dinner and Dance will begin with a bar b que meal at 7:00 PM and a dance will follow from 8:00 PM until Midnight.  Admission is $20.00 and it is BYOB.  </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum will have special hours during the 21th Anniversary Celebration.  The museum will be open Thursday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Friday from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Several special guests will be at the museum during some of these times.  The museum is located at 1701 South Bridge in Brady.      </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association grew from the Hillbilly Hits Fan Club, a group established to promote the Hillbilly Hits Radio show from KNEL FM 95.3 in Brady.  The traditional Country Music radio show is hosted by Tracy Pitcox and features requests and interviews with the legendary figures of the industry including George Jones, Willie Nelson, Kitty Wells, Ray Price, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn</p>
<p>The association, which boasts 950 members, promotes the Mason and Llano Country Opry shows at the Odeon and Lantex Theaters.  The organization has sponsored many entertainers at those venues including Ray Price, Gene Watson, Kitty Wells, the Bellamy Brothers, Willie Nelson, Johnny Bush, Ferlin Husky, John Conlee, Freddie Hart, the Geezinslaws and Jean Shepard among others.   </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum located in Brady, opened in August of 2000.  The museum contains items from over seventy five country music entertainers including Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Hank Thompson and even Jim Reeves’ 1956 tour bus and Ferlin Husky’s 1975 Cadillac.</p>
<p>The organization formed Heart of Texas Records was formed in 2003, giving many of the established artists an outlet to record and promote their music.  Leona Williams, Ferlin Husky, Floyd Tillman, Hank Thompson, Joe Paul Nichols, Johnny Bush, Curtis Potter, Darrell McCall, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, Big Bill Lister, Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Tony Booth, Frankie Miller and Landon Dodd are all currently under the Heart of Texas Records banner.                                                                              </p>
<p>“We are excited about celebrating our 21th Anniversary,” Tracy Pitcox said.  “We have enjoyed a great relationship with many of our KNEL listeners.  Our group grew from a small core of listeners to a 950 member organization that promotes Traditional Country Music throughout our state.”</p>
<p>For more information about the Heart of Texas Country Music Association, log on to www.heartoftexascountry.com</p>
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		<title>Announcement:  Loretta Lynn Bus Trip To Fort Worth Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Heart of Texas Country Music Association is excited to return to Ft. Worth and Billy Bobs Texas for the Loretta Lynn Show on Saturday, January 23. The trip will depart from Llano and Brady, Texas, where we will have reserved up front seats for Loretta’s show at the largest honky tonk in Texas! We [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association is excited to return to Ft. Worth and Billy Bobs Texas for the Loretta Lynn Show on Saturday, January 23.  </p>
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<p>The trip will depart from Llano and Brady, Texas,  where we will have reserved up front seats for Loretta’s show at the largest honky tonk in Texas!  We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ft. Worth.  </p>
<p>The trip including the VIP seating, bus trip and hotel in Ft. Worth is only $150.00 per person.  A $50.00 deposit is needed to reserve you spot on the bus with the remaining balance not due until we depart.  We will only take 55.</p>
<p>Call the office today and reserve your spot at (325) 597-1895.  You can put your deposit on your credit card or send in your request to the office at 1701 South Bridge Street in Brady, Texas 76825.</p></blockquote>
<p>This article was submitted by Tracy Pitcox</p>
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		<title>Dottsy To Entertain At Llano Opry On Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Llano Opry will be held on Saturday, December 12, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. The show begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $10.00 per person and tickets are on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Marble Falls. Tickets can be purchased at the door the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Llano Opry will be held on Saturday, December 12, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano.  The show begins at 7:30 PM.  Admission is $10.00 per person and tickets are on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Marble Falls.</p>
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<p>Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the performance.  For more information, call (325) 247-5354.</p>
<p>RCA recording artist Dottsy will be the featured entertainer for the September show.  Dottsy began singing in public at the age of ten.  She began to play the guitar and work often work with bands around Seguin.  </p>
<p>Dottsy met Happy Shahan in 1972.  At that time, he was managing Johnny Rodriguez.  Shahan took her to Nashville and began pitching the young singer to various record labels. </p>
<p>“We picked five songs after listening to 500,” Dottsy recalls.  “RCA record executive Roy Dea put the songs on and turned around and looked at me.  He offered me a recording contract that very day.” </p>
<p>That association would produce four top ten singles including “Storms Never Last,” “After Sweet Memories, Play Born To Loose Again,” “I’ll Be Your San Antonio Rose,” and “Trying To Satisfy You.”  Legendary country music artist<br />
Waylon Jennings joined Dottsy on the song “Tryin To Satisfy You.” </p>
<p>Dottsy began opening for some of country music’s biggest artists including Johnny Rodriguez, Tammy Wynette, Asleep At The Wheel, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Pride, Cal Smith and Don Gibson.  She toured extensively across the United States , Scotland , Holland , England and Canada.</p>
<p>Dottsy was also featured on television programs such as “Hee Haw” “Pop Goes The Country” “That Nashville Music” “Bill Mack Show” and even made three appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.  </p>
<p>In 1981, she signed with Tanglewood and released three more singles.  Dottsy then decided to leave the music business and concentrate on working with autistic and mentally challenged children.</p>
<p>She was inducted as a member of the Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Fame in 1998.</p>
<p>Dottsy recently released a new album project that contains some of her biggest songs on compact disc.</p>
<p>Other entertainers on the Llano Country Opry will include Jimmy Depoy, Gordon Hildreath, Justin Trevino, Tony Pickens, Don Ricketson, Shane Lively, Bode Barker, Charley Walton and Bucille Snotgrass.  Tracy Pitcox will MC the show. </p>
<p>“Dottsy is one of the finest female vocalist in Country Music” opry entertainer Justin Trevino said.  “She has an incredible style and is truly one of the most underrated entertainers in the industry.  I love her.”</p>
<p>Upcoming Llano Country Opry shows will see the Bellamy Brothers, The Whites and Barbara Fairchild performing at the Llano Country Opry.</p>
<p>For more information about the Mason and Llano Country Opry, please log on to www.heartoftexascountry.com.</p>
<p>This article was submitted by Tracy Pitcox</p>
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		<title>Governor, Mayor recognize Heart of Texas Country Music Association</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brady Texas Mayor James Stewart Tuesday signed a proclamation designating March, 2009 as Heart of Texas Country Music Association Month in the City of Brady. The Proclamation noting that the organization grew out of the Hillbilly Hits radio program on KNEL and has grown over the 20 years to now include members around the world; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brady Texas Mayor James Stewart Tuesday signed a proclamation designating March, 2009 as Heart of Texas Country Music Association Month in the City of Brady. </p>
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<p>The Proclamation noting that the organization grew out of the Hillbilly Hits radio program on KNEL and has grown over the 20 years to now include members around the world; hosts country music events in the area, built the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum and has brought vistors from across the country and from around the world to Brady. </p>
<p>Texas Governor Rick Perry also recognized the Heart of Texas Country Music Association. I quote:</p>
<blockquote><p>As Governor of Texas, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone attending the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Heart of Texas Country Music Association.</p>
<p>In so many ways, Texas culture is intertwined with great country music:  from Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys to Willie Nelson; from Freddy Fender to George Strait.</p>
<p>Organizations like the Heart of Texas Country Music Association have helped keep the spirit of Texas music as alive and as vibrant as ever.  But don&#8217;t take my word for it.  Just take a look at the array of talented performers who will grace the stage in celebration of Heart of Texas&#8217; second full decade of excellence.</p>
<p>The dedication of these individuals stands in testimony to the way Texas music continues to capture the heart and imagination of performers and fans from all across the state and around the world.  Once this music takes hold of you, it won&#8217;t let go.</p>
<p>So enjoy the performances during this celebration, joining in a tradition that goes back generations, and indulging in a sound that truly represents the Best in Texas.</p>
<p>First Lady Anita Perry joins me in congratulating the Heart of Texas Country Music Association for 20 years, and in wishing everyone present a great time.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Rick Perry<br />
Governor<br />
State of Texas </p></blockquote>
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		<title>Heart of Texas CMA event dates and times announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tracy Pitcox sent the dates and times for the Heart of Texas CMA. Nancy and I are members and will try to make it this year. Here is all the information: The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in March, at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady, Texas. Tickets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tracy Pitcox sent the dates and times for the Heart of Texas CMA.  Nancy and I are members and will try to make it this year.  Here is all the information:</p>
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<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in March, at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady, Texas.  Tickets go on sale at 9:00 AM Central Time on Monday, February 9.  Phone orders are accepted at (325) 597-3491.</p>
<p><strong>Friday, March 13, 2009 </strong> </p>
<p>Welcome Party And Dance 8:00 PM &#8211; Midnight</p>
<p>Featuring Jake Hooker and the Outsiders,<br />
Leona Williams, Tony Booth, Amber Digby, and<br />
Robert Mizzell (one of Ireland&#8217;s top vocalists)<br />
   $15.00  BYOB</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, March 14, 2009 </strong></p>
<p>Classic Concert  1:00 PM</p>
<p>Moe Bandy &#038; The Americana Band, Ferlin Husky, Leona Williams, Darrell McCall, Frankie Miller,<br />
Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Mona McCall, Kimberly Murray, Willie P. Richardson, Rance Norton, and  Robert Mizzell (one of Ireland&#8217;s top vocalists)  $15.00</p>
<p>Dinner And Dance 7:00 PM</p>
<p>Moe Bandy &#038; The Americana Band,<br />
Ferlin Husky, Mona McCall, Frankie Miller,<br />
Leona Williams, Darrell McCall, Justin Trevino, Kimberly Murray, Rance Norton, and Robert Mizzell (one of Ireland&#8217;s top vocalists)  $20.00  BYOB</p>
<p>Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree Midnight until 2:00 AM-Free Admission</p>
<p><strong>Second Weekend<br />
Friday, March 27, 2009</strong></p>
<p>Welcome Party And Dance 8:00 PM-Midnight</p>
<p>Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, Leona Williams,<br />
Tony Booth, and Amber Digby  $15.00  BYOB</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, March 28, 2009</strong></p>
<p>Classic Concert 1:00 PM</p>
<p>Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band,<br />
Ferlin Husky, Curtis Potter, Leona Williams,<br />
Darrell McCall, Frankie Miller, Justin Trevino,<br />
Amber Digby, Tony Booth, Mona McCall,<br />
Kimberly Murray, and Rance Norton<br />
$15.00  </p>
<p><strong>Dinner And Dance 7:00 PM</strong></p>
<p>Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band,<br />
Ferlin Husky, Mona McCall, Frankie Miller,<br />
Leona Williams, Darrell McCall, Tony Booth,<br />
Justin Trevino, Kimberly Murray, and Rance Norton $20.00  BYOB</p>
<p><a href="http://www.heartoftexascountry.com" target="_blank">www.heartoftexascountry.com</a></p>
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		<title>Heart of Texas Country Music Association 20th Anniversary celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This event, as submitted by Tracy Pitcox, is going to be a good one: The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th, and Friday and Saturday, March 28th and 29th at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. Each table for the dance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This event, as submitted by Tracy Pitcox, is going to be a good one:</p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th,  and Friday and Saturday, March 28th  and 29th at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady.    </p>
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<p>Each table for the dance holds six people.  The festivities will include a Welcome Party and Dance on the Friday nights, an afternoon Matinee Concert at 1:00 PM on the Saturdays followed by the Dinner and Dance on Saturday night beginning at 7:00 PM.  </p>
<p>Tickets will go on sale at the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce on February 9, at 9:00 AM or can be charged by calling (325) 597-3491.  Advance tickets are strongly suggested due to the limited space at the Ed Davenport Civic Center.  Only 2,200 tickets will be sold for the festivities. </p>
<p>The entertainment this year will be full of Traditional Country Music legends including Ferlin Husky, Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band, Moe Bandy and the Americana Band, Leona Williams, Darrell &#038; Mona McCall, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, Jody Nix &#038; Texas Cowboys, Justin Trevino, Tony Booth, Curtis Potter, Frankie Miller, Kimberly Murray, Rance Norton, Robert Mizzell and Amber Digby.  </p>
<p>Moe Bandy formed his first band in 1962.  For a dozen years, he played all over Texas , until recording his first hit “I Just Started Hating Cheating Songs Today.”  He followed that with a string of Number Ones including “Bandy The Rodeo Clown” “Hank Williams You Wrote My Life” and “Hey Joe.”  He currently works at the Jim Stafford Theater in Branson. </p>
<p>Gene Watson cut his first record when he was 18.  Capitol Records heard his recording of “Love In The Hot Afternoon” and offered him a recording contract.  His traditional country music sound proved successful with “Fourteen Carat Mind” “Paper Rosie” “Memories To Burn” and “The Old Man And His Horn.”  His mega hit “Farewell Party” provided the name for his band and proved his lasting power on the concert trail. </p>
<p>Ferlin Husky is truly one of the great pioneers of Country Music.  He was born in 1927 in Flat River , Missouri .  He started performing at an early age and recorded under four different names-Tex Terry, Terry Preston, Ferlin Husky and Simon Crum.  His major hits in the business have included “Gone” “I Feel Better All Over” “A Fallen Star” “A Dear John Letter” and “Wings of A Dove.”  He was the first Country Artist honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. </p>
<p>Leona Williams was born in Vienna , Missouri .  She was featured on her own radio at the age of 15, before moving to Nashville .  She recorded for Hickory , MCA, RCA and Polygram Records.  She is now signed with Heart of Texas Records and has released two very successful projects on the label.  Williams’ hits include “Yes Man” “You Take Me For Granted” and “Someday When Things Are Good.” </p>
<p> “I am looking forward to the Heart of Texas Country Music Association’s 20th Anniversary Party,” Leona Williams said.  “We are really going to have a great time and I am looking forward to spending time with some of my friends and fans in Brady.” </p>
<p>Darrell McCall is a legendary Texas dance hall entertainer with many hits to his credit including “Dreams of A Dreamer” “It’s The Water” “There’s Still A Lot of Love In San Antone” and his duet with Willie Nelson on “Lily Dale.”  Darrell’s wife Mona will also join him on stage.  Mona released her first album “Memories Love A Melody” last year. </p>
<p>Tony Booth gained fame by working for Buck Owens as a front man and bass player.  He branched out on his own with major hits including “Cinderella” “Keys In The Mailbox” “Close Up The Honkytonks” and “Lonesome 7-7203.” </p>
<p>Frankie Miller won a Grammy Award for his own composition “Blackland Farmer” and followed it up with hits “Family Man” and “A Little South of Memphis.”   Jake Hooker currently records for Startex Records and has gained a large following with Traditional Country Music fans.  Jody Nix, the son of the legendary Hoyle Nix, has done an incredible job keeping Western Swing music alive. </p>
<p>Justin Trevino has led both the Mason and Llano Country Opry Bands for six years while producing six very successful solo albums and touring with Darrell McCall and Johnny Bush.  Amber Digby is enjoying the success of her latest released album “Pride Passion and What Might Have Been.”  The project joins “Here Come The Teardrops” “Music From The Honkytonks” as yet another fan favorite.    Kimberly Murray has just released her first project “Once Upon A Time In A Honky Tonk” and is a regular opry performer.  Jake Hooker and Justin Trevino join her on the project.  Rance Norton, a senior, is another popular opry performer with his first release “True Country” now available including duets with Johnny Bush and Justin Trevino.         </p>
<p>The Welcome Party and Dance on Friday night, March 13, will feature Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, Tony Booth, Leona Williams and Amber Digby. The Welcome Party and Dance on Friday, March 27, will feature Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, Tony Booth, Leona Williams and Amber Digby.  The dances will be from 8:00 PM until Midnight and admission is $15.00 per person. </p>
<p>The Saturday Matinee Concerts will feature Ferlin Husky, Amber Digby, Kimberly Murray, Leona Williams, Frankie Miller, Darrell &#038; Mona McCall, Rance Norton and Justin Trevino.  Moe Bandy and Willie P. Richardson will appear on the March 14 events and Gene Watson, Curtis Potter and Tony Booth will be featured on the March 28 events.  Admission to the concert is $15.00 per person.  The concert will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. </p>
<p>The Saturday Night Dinner and Dance will begin with a bar b que meal at 7:00 PM and a dance will follow from 8:00 PM until Midnight.  Admission is $15.00 and it is BYOB.  On Saturday, March 14, the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree will be staged from Midnight until 2:00 AM.  The Midnight Jamboree will be broadcast nation wide over WSM Radio in Nashville and on the internet world wide. </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum will have special hours during the 20th Anniversary Celebration.  The museum will be open Thursday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Friday from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Several special guests will be at the museum during some of these times.  The museum is located at<br />
1701 South Bridge Street<br />
in Brady.     </p>
<p>in Brady.<br />
There will be a special dedication of the new Heart of Texas Country Music Association office and the new Recording Studio at 11:00 AM on each Saturday.  A ribbon cutting event will be held.                                                                   </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Association grew from the Hillbilly Hits Fan Club, a group established to promote the Hillbilly Hits Radio show from KNEL FM 95.3 in Brady.  The traditional Country Music radio show is hosted by Tracy Pitcox and features requests and interviews with the legendary figures of the industry including George Jones, Willie Nelson, Kitty Wells, Ray Price, Bob Wills, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.                                                                                                                            </p>
<p>The association, which boasts 850 members, promotes the Mason and Llano Country Opry shows at the Odeon and Lantex Theaters.  The organization has sponsored many Country Music entertainers at those venues including Ray Price, Gene Watson, Kitty Wells, John Conlee, Freddie Hart, the Geezinslaws and Jean Shepard among others.       </p>
<p>The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum located in Brady, opened in August of 2000.  The museum contains items from over seventy five country music entertainers including Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Hank Thompson and even Jim Reeves’ 1956 tour bus. </p>
<p>The organization formed Heart of Texas Records was formed in 2003, giving many of the established artists an outlet to record and promote their music.  Leona Williams, Floyd Tillman, Hank Thompson, Joe Paul Nichols, Johnny Bush, Curtis Potter, Darrell McCall, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, Big Bill Lister, Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Tony Booth, Frankie Miller and Ferlin Husky are all currently under the Heart of Texas Records banner.                                                                                          </p>
<p>“We are excited about celebrating our 20th Anniversary,” Tracy Pitcox said.  “We have enjoyed a great relationship with many of our KNEL listeners.  Our group grew from a small core of listeners to <strong>an 850 member organization that promotes Traditional Country Music throughout our state</strong>.  We are certainly looking forward to celebrating this milestone.” </p>
<p>For more information, log on to <a href="http://www.heartoftexascountry.com" target="_blank">www.heartoftexascountry.com</a></p>
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		<title>Curtis Potter &#8211; Them Old Honky Tonks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Blake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who may not be familiar with Curtis Potter he is a Country Music Association of Texas hall of famer and a student of the Ray Price era. Curtis Potter is a traditionalist and is helping to keep real country music alive and well today. In 1959, Curtis joined Country Music Hall of Fame [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cdn9.thecountryclassics.com/jukebox/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/curtisp1_small.jpg" alt="" title="heart Of Texas Recording Artist Curtis Potter" width="100" height="100" class="imgleft" />  For those who may not be familiar with Curtis Potter he is a Country Music Association of Texas hall of famer and a student of the Ray Price era.  Curtis Potter is a traditionalist and is helping to keep real country music alive and well today.  In 1959, Curtis joined Country Music Hall of Fame member Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys as a bass player and front man.  He had his own television show at the age of 16 and began working with country music pioneer Slim Willet.  </p>
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<p>Why haven&#8217;t you heard of Curtis or heard his great music?  Maybe you are listening to the wrong station, but you can <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/curtisp1/from/windsor" target="_blank">hear the tracks</a> of &#8220;Them Old Honky Tonks&#8221; <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/curtisp1/from/windsor" target="_blank">right here</a>.</p>
<p>Justin Trevino selected the tracks for this CD.  They are as follows:<br />
1.  Honky Tonks Are Calling Me Again &#8211; Songwriter:  Ray Pennington  (Billy Walker did this song in 1973)<br />
2.  I&#8217;ll Never Always Love You &#8211; Songwriter:  Mel Holt<br />
3.  Holding On To Holding On &#8211; Songwriter:  Ray Pennington<br />
4. I Could Never Love You Now &#8211; Songwriter: Mel Holt<br />
5. We&#8217;re Not Talking Anymore &#8211; Songwriter: Mel Holt<br />
6. Every Time I Hear The Fiddle Play &#8211; Songwriter: Clifton Crofford<br />
7. Far Away Feeling &#8211; Songwriter: Ray Pennington<br />
8. I Can&#8217;t Keep My Mind Off Of You &#8211; Songwriter: Ray Pennington<br />
9. Lost In The Shuffle &#8211; Songwriter: Bobby Braddock and Gidget Baird<br />
10. Let Me Love In Peace &#8211; Songwriter: Doodle Owens and Gene Vowell<br />
11. I&#8217;m Not Crazy Yet &#8211; Songwriter: Don Rollins<br />
12. The Day You Left Me &#8211; Songwriter: Cindy Walker</p>
<p>This is a Heart of Texas Records CD</p>
<p>Although Curtis Potter is not in Wikipedia, and not on Facebook, his experience with traditional country music is unparalled.  For a little of the back-story let&#8217;s look at Curtis Potter in Nashville.</p>
<blockquote><p>Step One Records was an independent American record label established in February 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. The label was founded by singer-songwriter and producer Ray Pennington with Curtis Potter, the former of whom had produced for Waylon Jennings. At the time of the label&#8217;s foundation, it was one of the few independent country music labels to have significant chart success, most notably in 1991, when the label released Clinton Gregory&#8217;s &#8220;(If It Weren&#8217;t for Country Music) I&#8217;d Go Crazy&#8221;, the only independently-released single on the Billboard country charts at the time of its release. The label lasted into the mid 1990s, having Top 40 success again in 1996 with Western Flyer&#8217;s &#8220;What Will You Do With M-E?&#8221;. Other artists signed to the label included The Geezinslaws, Ray Price, Faron Young, and Pennington himself.  </p></blockquote>
<p>I have two Curtis Potter CD&#8217;s, &#8220;Them Old Honky Tonks&#8221; and &#8220;Chicago Dancing Girls&#8221;, and both of them are great.  Traditional country music at its finest, Curtis Potter&#8217;s music is out of this world.</p>
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