Tag Archives: Chattanooga

Remembering The Porter Wagoner Show

Posted on August 12, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

THE PORTER WAGONER SHOW: Starring the “Thin Man From West Plains,” and featuring his showmanship, famous rhinestone suits, Grand Ole Opry loyalty, unique singing voice, well known eloquent recitations, songwriting, and championing of Dolly Parton, who co-starred on the show … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Music Television Programs | Tagged Barbara Lea, Bill Anderson, Bill Monroe, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Billy Walker, Bobby Bare, Buck Trent, Chattanooga, Chet Atkins, Connie Smith, Conway Twitty, Country Music, Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Ernie Ashworth, Faron Young, George Jones, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Hairl Hensley, Hank Snow, Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely, Johnny Cash, Linda Carol Moore, Little Jimmy Dickens, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, Missouri, Nashville, Norma Jean, Opryland, Porter Wagoner, Roy Clark, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Soofaj Nashville, Speck Rhodes, Stonewall Jackson, T Tommy Cutrer, Tammy Wynette, Tennessee, Tex Ritter, The Porter Wagoner Show | 15 Comments

Spotlight Legend Of The Month For October 2013 — Ira And Charlie Louvin

Posted on September 30, 2013 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

(This is the 5th Spotlight Legend Of The Month Feature in the very popular Matt Cochran Series) LOUVIN BROTHERS: Helping to popularize the Close Harmony genre of Country Music, an arrangement of the chords and notes within a narrow range, … Continue reading →

Posted in Spotlight Legend of the Month | Tagged Alabama, Alison Krauss, Bill Monroe, Birmingham, Bluegrass music, Charlie Louvin, Chattanooga, Chet Atkins, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Gospel Music, Gram Parsons, Grammies, Grammy Awards, Grand Ole Opry, Ira Louvin, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Louvin Brothers, Marty Stuart, Memphis, Merle Haggard, Missouri, Nashville, RDF-TV, Rhonda Vincent, Tennessee, The Byrds, Tom T. Hall, Vaudeville, Vince Gill | 18 Comments

Country Music Hall Of Fame Piano Player Pig Robbins

Posted on September 23, 2013 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

BORN: Born January 18, 1938 in Spring City, Tennessee, that can be found north of Chattanooga in Rhea County, Country Music Hall of Fame member, and Academy of Country Music Keyboard Performance Award winner, Hargus Melvin “Pig” Robbins is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Musicians | Tagged Academy of Country Music, Alan Jackson, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Bob Dylan, Charlie Rich, Chattanooga, Conway Twitty, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Crystal Gayle, David Allen Coe, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Nashville, Neil Young, Randy Travis, Roger Miller, Tennessee, Travis Tritt | 1 Comment

BUGS BUNNY: The wonderful world of Entertainment in 1941 saw the Merrie Melodies Cartoon starring Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny, that was known as Elmer’s Pet Rabbit, originally debut. This was the first cartoon in which Bugs Bunny was given … Continue reading →

Posted on June 24, 2013 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses | 9 Comments