The Country Classics

Often overlooked is the talent and heartfelt music of Gary Stewart. I just heard “She’s Got A Drinking Problem (and it’s me)” and thought of Gary Stewart. The song is from 1981. Gary Stewart recorded from 1973 through 1989. Sometimes branded as too rock for country, and too country for rock […]

We’re honkin’ it today with Mr. Hank Thompson and a song that Gary Hightower liked to play on XM-13, Willies Place. In fact we will probably feature more honky tonk music to fill in for a while.

“Wake Up Irene” features a little bit of wildwood flower lead guitar and a takeoff on “Goodnight Irene” […]

Jerry Reed lived each day like he just wanted to have fun. He passed away at the age of 71 from complications related to emphysema. His hits included “Amos Moses,” “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot,” “East Bound and Down,” “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)” and “The Bird.” Nothing displayed fun […]

He played steel guitar for Hank Williams and was part of Hanks band. Long-time steel guitar player Don Helms passed away at the age of 81. Don Helms, who died of a heart attack on August 11, was born in 1927 in Alabama, and grew up listening to the sound of steel guitars […]