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Joe Baker's Top 20 – September, 2010 12. Gil Prather, Last Of The Border Cowboys 13. Frank Fara, Songs Of The Untamed West

Est. January, 2007 14. Horse Crazy, Daughters Of The West Howard Higgins, Western Swing Co-Founder & Advisor 15. Linda Lee Filener, One Life To Live 16. Backforty Roundup Vol. #46 Joe Baker, Co-Founder 1. Asleep At The Wheel & Leon Rausch, It‘s A & Publisher Good Day 17. Almeda Terry, Voices From The Range 18. Troy Bateson, Midnight Moon Totsie Slover, Editor 2. Tony Harrison & Hot Texas, Swingin‘ Big 3. Rebecca Linda Smith, True Love 19. Chuck Cusimano, Wind Blow My Blues Away 4. Gayla Earlene, Traditional Sugar 20. Brenn Hill, Equine 5. Tom Houston, Tuxedo Country, Vol.#2 6. Lone Pine WS Band, Goodbye Liza Jane Hello WS "Swingin' West"- Mike Gross 7. Eddie McAlvain, Whatever You Want Me To WVOF-FM mtdradio.com Be September 1, 2010 backfortybunkhouse.com 8. Gena Roberts, Shuffle Back To Me 9. Amber Digby & Justin Trevino, Keeping Up Songs Appearances 1. Oklahoma- 1955- Les Gilliam 10. Jerry D. Hobbs, Bakersfield 2. Lonestar Ladies- Ray Sanders 11. Carolyn Martin, Cookin‘ With Carolyn 3. Don‘t Let the Devil Dance- 12. Brady Bowen In My Spare Time, Vol.#5 The Captain‘s Crew nchacutting.com 13. Johnny Lyon, Wynn Stewart Fav, Vol.#3 4. That‘s What I Call Cookin‘- Carolyn Martin 14. Johnny Gimble, Celebrating With Friends 5. California Mountains- The Stardust Cowboys 15. Jerry Webb, ―Live‖ At Pearl‘s CD/DVD 6. What I Like About Texas- Marshall Ford Swing 16. Billy Mata, This Is Tommy Duncan Vol.#1 Band 17. Rachael Hester, Only Time Will Tell 7. I Wouldn‘t Trade You for a Farm in Georgia- Ray 18. Troy Stone, You still Turn My Head Kayanek mtdradio.com backfortybunkhouse.com 19. Chuck Cusimano, Swing me A Song 8. Night Coach Out of Dallas- Jake Hooker 20. Steel Country, Country Hard As Steel 9. Over the Hill- River Road Boys 10. Tacos, Enchiladas and Beans- Buck Pizzarelli & Western Music/Cowboy Poetry West Texas Tumbleweeds Albums westernmusic.com 1. Larry McWhorter, Cowboy Poet (Prescott) 1. Oklahoma- 1955- Les Gilliam 2. Bar-D Roundup, Vol.#5 CowboyPoetry.com 2. Live at Pearls- Jerry Webb 3. Yvonne Hollenbeck, Sorting Time 3. Goodbye Liza Jane Hello Western Swing- Lone 4. Mark Compere, Cowboy Songs Pine Western Swing Band 5. Patty Parker, Southwest Serenade 4. Cookin‘ With Carolyn- Carolyn Martin wsmss.com 6. Lynn Anderson, Cowgirl II 5. Celebrating with Friends- Johnny Gimble 7. Fred Hargrove, My Sacred Ground 6. Swing Me a Song- Chuck Cusimano 8. Ken Cook, Cowboys Are Like That 7. Swing Big- Tony Harrison & Hot Texas 9. Stardust Cowboys, Ridin‘ Back To You 8. Whatever You Want Me to Be- Eddie McAlvain 10. Chuck Woller, D. Johnson Vocals) Desert 9. Western Bling- Stephanie Davis Moon 10. Houston- River Road Boys 11. Steve Anderson, Old Man Talking swinginwest.com cowtown-swm.org

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awaawards.org Top Twenty Songs 5 Week Playlist

8/28/10, Old West Trivia 01 Bobby Flores – Don‘t You Bar J Wranglers: Ridin' For The Roundup Believe Her Dave Stamey: Come Ride With Me 02 Troy Cook JR - What You Bob Nolan: Cool Water See Is What You Get Prickly Pair: Eureka Saturday Night 03 Lonnie Burkhart – The Good Old Days Andy Nelson: My Shoeing Rig 04 Electa Winter – Two Step Your Baby‘s Blues Away nwwsms.org D.W. Groethe: The Thunderin' Herds 05 David Church – Softer Side Of Blue

06 Paul Alan Coons – Everything She Touches Turns 8/21/10, I Shouldn't Be Alive To Love Mended Heart: Cherokee Maiden 07 Larry Vannatta – Country Junkie Wylie And The Wild West: To Ride 08 Clelia Adams – Cowgirl Rides Away Robert Horton: Shenandoah 09 Jerry Webb – Wall To Wall Butch Falk: Strike A Lope 10 Leon Seiter – Shadows of A Honky Tonk Larry McWhorter: Private Thoughts westernswingsociety.org Stephanie Davis: Santa Fe, New Mexico TOP TEN CDs

8/14/10, 50 Reasons Not to be a Cowboy 01 T.J. Casey & Jim Reader - RNDNMUP Dave Alexander: Big Tulsa Medley 02 Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 1 Jill Jones And The Lonestar Chorale: Endless Sky 03 Bobby Flores - Eleven Rex Allen: Moonshine Steer 04 Chuck Cusimano – Wind Blow My Blues Away The Texas Trailhands: Jingle Jangle Jingle 05 Steel Country – Country Hard As Steel Jay Snider: Rainy Day Prayer ifco.org 06 Eddie McAlvain –Whatever You Want Me To Be Michael and Dawn Moon: Cool Of The Evening 07 Paul Alan Coons - Everything She Touches

08 Rebecca Linda Smith – True Love 8/7/10, Stuff My Dad Says 09 Troy Cook JR – Introducing Troy Cook Jr. Asleep At The Wheel: It's A Good Day 10 Jerry Webb – Live At Pearls Bill Barwick: George's Rule [email protected] Hank Snow: I've Been Everywhere

Hudson Ridge: Blue Ridge Mountain Girl

Linda Kirkpatrick: Bruce Kiskaddon's "Creak of the swinginwest.com LEESWING TOP 12 Leather" CDs & SONGS Carin Mari and Pony Express: Echoes of the Trail [email protected] Lillies Ohlsson Kountry Korral Magazine All Things Country Top 10 CDs Bennerstigen 12 Rowena Muldavin SE-733 95 SALA *

demingradio.com Sweden realwestoldwest.com 1. Yvette Landry – Should Have Known TOP TWELVE CDs 2. June Webb: Then…With A Hint Of Now! 1. Bobby Koefer – Thumbin´ It 3. Brennen Leigh – The Box 2. Buck Pizzarelli – Diggin´ Up Bones

4. Ghost Train - The Studio B Ses- 3. Chuck Cusimano – Swing Me A Song sions 4. Chuck Cusimano – We Were Cowboys cowboypoetry.com 5. Mike Clifford – Backroads In Bare Feet 5. Eddie McAlvain – Whatever You Want Me To Do 6. Eilen Jewell: Butcher Holler, A Tribute To 6. Gaylynn Robinson – Love & Heartache Loretta Lynn 7. Hurshul Clothier – Sessions 7. Carolyn Martin – Cookin‘ With Carolyn 8. Lucky Tomblin Band – Honk Tonk Merry Go Round 8. Asleep At The Wheel With Leon Rausch: It‘s A 9. Mike Blakely – Get Western Good Day! 10. Shoot Low Sheriff – Mockingbird Sessions 9. Teea Goans – The Way I Remember It 11. Sisters Of The Silver Sage – There´ll Be Harmony 10. Willie Nelson – Country Music In Heaven th [email protected] [email protected] 12. Wayne Glasson – Jammin´ On 12 Street

cowboysymposium.org Ruidoso, New Mexico mountainannies.com 2 TOP TWELVE SONGS WESTERN HERITAGE SHOW 1350 AM KRLC Radio 1. Diggin´ Up Bones – Buck Pizzarelli Lewiston, Idaho 2. Keeper Of My Heart – Wayne Glasson Tommy Tucker, Host 3. Last Comanche Moon – Mike Blakely radioksey.com 4. Leavin´ And Sayin´ Goodbye – Justin Songs Trevino Juni Fisher - Yakima 5. Mira Las Palomas – Mike Blakely Juni Fisher - Roundup To Remember 6. My First Taste Of Texas – Ed Bruce Susie Knight - Calf Ropin' Son-of-a-Gun 7. Over The Hill – River Road Boys T.J. Casey & Jim Reader - The Cowboy Hall Of Fame 8. Shuffle Back To Me – Gena Roberts & Les Gilliam - Gunsmoke Trail Country Night Live Band Don Edwards - Saddle Tramp 9. Sing Faded Love Dayna Gayle – Dayna Don Edwards - Strawberry Roan Wills Marty Robbins - Cowboy In The Continental Suit

[email protected] 10. Swing Me A Song – Chuck Cusimano Ian Tyson - Casey Tibbs

11. Talk Back Trembling Lips – Eddie Royal Wade Kimes - I'm A Cowboy

McAlvain Kyle Evans - The Hustler

12. Wine – Lucky Tomblin Band Rex Allen Jr. - Ride Cowboy Ride

Old West Trio - Cowpoke www.123minsida.se/scowswing Richard Elloyan - Rodeo Bones wswing.home.texas.net www.LeeSwing88.se Tom Hiatt - Bronc To Breakfast David Anderson - Born To Be A Cowboy Joni Harms - Cowboy Up Ken Bass Riders In The Sky - That's How The Yodel Was Born Variety 95.1 FM - KALH Prickly Pear - The Jigger Boss Serving Bill Ganz Western Band - West of the Story Alamogordo - La Luz Rod Taylor - Indian Cowboy Holloman AFB & Poems Tularosa, NM Susie Knight - Rodeo Ridin' Days sblackwell18 TOP 20 Doris Daley - Goodnight To The Trail @comcast.net Waddie Mitchell - No Second Chance 01. Johnny Tillotson - Not Enough Pat Richardson - The Confession 02. John Carter - All Kinds Of Beautiful 03. Darryl Worley - Keep The Change [email protected] 04. LeVee Town - Hallabaloo 05. Julie Ingrama - I Love You Graham Lees cdtex.com 06. Buck McCoy - Man Of The Law HWD Radio - United Kingdom

07. Amber Digby & Justin Travino - The Top Ten CDs

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08. Amber Hayes - C'mon Asleep At The Wheel And Leon Rausch - It‘s A

09. D K Davis - In My Arms Again Good Day 10. Joanna Smith - Gettin' Married texascountyline.tv Eddie McAlvain - Whatever You Want Me To Be 11. Jo Hikk - Big Spoon Marshal Ford Swing Band - It‘s About Dam Time 12.Teri Hendrix - Roll On Michael Martin Murphey - Buckaroo Blue Grass 13. Red Hot Poker Dots - I Will If You Will II 14. Bellamy Brothers - Jalapenos Cornell Hurd Band - A Bad Year For Love 15. Grascals - Last Train To Clarksville gabeandtony.com Bob & Johnny Boatright - Lost Trails 16. Ken Donash - Something Going On Flying J Wranglers - The Last Cattle Drive 17. David - Clock Suckers Belinda Gail - She Is A Cowgirl 18. Karli Whetstone - I Don't Jody Nix - Music That I Love MineralWellsTX.com Joe Paul Nichols - The Way it Was

19. Jason Sturgeon - Rollin' On Top Ten Songs 20. Jay Gaunt - Double Shuffle

Eddie McAlvain - Invitation To The Blues [email protected] Asleep At The Wheel and Leon Rausch - I Didn‘t Realize

Michael Martin Murphey - Carolina In The Pines

The Swing Commanders - Ain‘t Nobody Here But Us Chickens If you are not yet a subscriber to Cornell Hurd Band - It‘s All Downhill From Here The Backforty Bunkhouse Newsletter Barbara Nelson - Moonriver You can become one by going to RW Hampton - Cowboy‘s Payer www.BackfortyBunkhouse.com George Highfill - Hit The Dance Floor Dancin‘ And following the directions! Billy Armstrong - Heartaches By The Number Richard Lee Cody And Mary Kaye - Yellow Bandana

3 Hugh McLennan’s 11. This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 1 – Billy Mata THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST 12. One Life To Live – Linda Lee Filener Kamloops Country Radio 103 13. In My Spare Time Vol. 5 – Brady Bowen Kamloops, BC 14. Let ‗Er Go, Let ‗Er Buck, Let ‗Er Fly – Juni Fisher 15. Festival Favorites – Bobby Flores

16. Ridin‘ Back To Yesterday - Old West Trio

17. Viva La Cowboy – Dan Roberts Sept. 18, 2010 18. Saddle Up! Music Of The West – Bill Ganz Western Band

19. Lucky Seven – The Desperados MUSIC LIST 20. Still Ridin‘ – Jim Jones 1. Roundup Fire - Brenn Hill 2. The Wire And The Rail - Michael Fleming & New West [email protected] 3. Jimmy McDonnell - Rob Dinwoodie 4. Blackbird - Allen Christie 5. He‘s Ridin‘ Home - Montana Blue & Big Sky Cowboys ”Dandelion”. Fredericia. Denmark. POEM Drip Coffee - Larry McWhorter By DJ. John Andersen. Scharlingsvej 13, Strib, Sept. 11, 2010 5500 Middelfart. Denmark. MUSIC LIST 1. Old Chisholm Trail - Randy Travis 1. Patsy Cline. Crazy. 2. Those City Lights - Tammy Gislason 2. 16 Tons. Willie Nelson 3. The Last Cowboy Song - Keith Ward 3. R.W.Hampton. Cowboy's 4. With a Whisper - Brenn Hill Prayer 5. Roy Rogers In Japan - Michael Hurwitz 4. Smoky Colt. I keep Stumbling POEM: Good Clean Fun - Rodney Nelson Over Your Memories 5. Lazy J.Dalton. My Bucket‘s Got A Hole In It 6. Orla Miller. Don‘t Borrow Worries From Tomorrow Sept. 4, 2010 7. Ronnie Masters. Where Did I Go Right MUSIC LIST 8. William Ray. This Old Shack 1. Mountain Home - Jim Wilson 9. Doug Jones. How Do You Like Your Country 2. An Old Puncher‘s Prayer - Prickly Pair 10. Leon Blue. Rednecks And Roughnecks 3. Barrel Racin‘ Angel - Suzanne Depaoli 11. Jack Robertson. Come And Get Us Mama 4. The Pistol - Jim Wilson 12. Dough Hamilton. Whiskey Or Wine 5. Tom Blasingame - Ian Tyson 13. Court Yards Hounds. The Coast POEM: No Second Chance - Waddie Mitchell 14. Taylor Wolfe. Excit 99 15. Rusty Evans. Everybody‘s Talking August 28, 2010 16. Dough Kershaw. The Class Of The Cultures MUSIC LIST 17. Big B. Best Mistake 18. Cash n Check. Song When I‘m Sober 1. When I‘m Ridin‘ I‘m Right - Wylie & The Wild West 19. Johnny Cash. We Will Meet Again 2. Rocky Mountain Morning - Prickly Pair 3. Cool Water - Rawling Bros. Together we keep it Country. 4. Rocky Mountain Fever - Chris & Sharkey Shauer 5. At The End Of The Trail Best from John. Poem: The Gather - Sam Deleeuw www.radiomb.dk wwww.hugh-mclennan.com NEW EMAIL: [email protected]

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Top 20 CDs Janie Brannon, Mockingbird Hill 1. Cookin‘ With Carolyn – Carolyn Martin Skeeter Davis, Blue Kentucky Girl 2. Larry McWhorter – Larry McWhorter Susan Raye, Happy Heart 3. It‘s A Good Day – Asleep At The Wheel/ Leon Rausch Julie Maners, You Make My Whole World Seem Right 4. Here, There Or Anywhere – Rod Taylor Kimberly Bibb-Mars, After Supper 5. Oklahoma 1955 – Les Gilliam Derrick Mehaffey, A Quarter At A Time 6. Equine – Brenn Hill Jackie Gilbert, Light At The End Of The Tunnel 7. Route 66 On The Road – Oklahoma Swing Bill Murphree, My Dreams Just Came True 8. Way Out West – Richard Lee Cody & Mary Kaye Jodi Vaughan, May Love Always Be With You 9. Swing Me A Song – Chuck Cusimano Brian Langlinis, Tennessee Hideaway 10. Bar-D Roundup Vol. 5 – Center For Western And Cowboy Poetry Inc. Colin Clark, When Mama Prayed

4 David Cline, They're Playing A Song About You Worry", "String Of Pearls" and "Curtain Call"...Buddy and Ray are Gabe Lope , Calloused Hands always a hit. I read a great article about the Angola Prison Rodeo Lee Kernaghan, Love In The Time Of Drought from American Cowboy Magazine and followed that with Paul Ray Tomb, Liner Zarzyski's poem called "The Luck Of The Draw" and Marty Rob- Ray Tombs, Almost Persuaded bins‘ rodeo songs called "Strawberry Roan" and "All Around Cow- Red River Junction, Jumpin' Barbwire Fences boy." I had some friends who mustered the funds for an Alaska Shelly Streeter, Fiddle And Bow trip this past summer and it reminded me that the trip is on my Campbell Nicol, Bonnie Mary Of Argyle "Bucket List" and it also reminded me of Lacy J Dalton's great CD Terry Scott, My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose about Alaska called "The Last Wild Place" so I played a couple of cuts off the CD to stimulate me into planning that trip. I did the [email protected] "Alaska Song" and "The Last Wild Place"...both great songs and the whole CD is great ... if you don't have it in your collection, you Bill McCallie’s Cowboy Jubilee Radio Show need to get it...great stuff! Rev. Charles Nation of the Flowery Branch Baptist played "Just A Closer Walk" while Buddy Greene Classical 90.5 WSMC-FM did "Power In The Blood" and Tim Ryan did "Golden Harvest" to round out the month of great music. Chattanooga, TN That's just about all the news that's fit to print. We broadcast every Sunday at 6pm EST and stream on the Internet at www.wsmc.org. Tune us in every chance you get and I'll guar- We had the unique experience this past month of having the Hot antee you a good show and some really great music. We broad- Club of Cow Town in Chattanooga for a Friday "Night Fall'' con- cast from beautiful downtown Collegedale, Tennessee ... where cert so naturally I played some Hot Club western swing this past the air always smells like a big oatmeal cookie! Remember, in the month to help promote their appearance here. We played "Diga words of Sheriff Jim Wilson..."The good things that come to those Diga Doo," "Deed I Do," "Ida Red" and "Exactly Like You." We who wait...will be the things left by those who got there first." are indeed fortunate to have this group in our area and wish we Think about it...we'll see you next month. had other western swing groups at the Night Fall Series. You Bill McCallie western swingers get on www.nightfallchattanooga.com and get yourself booked in here. You can even do some live radio with us Cowboy Jubilee Radio Show at Cowboy Jubilee to promote the show. I did some interviews in WSMC Public Radio 90.5 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and was lucky enough to get one with www.wsmc.org Dave Stamey. I did a segment on Dave's music along with the Airs: Sunday @ 6pm EST interview. We played "Wheels," "Tonopah" and "It's Just A State Of Mind." Red Steagall popped up again this month with "I Left The Best Part Of Me In Tennessee" and "Bob's Got A Swing A few Guest & per- Singer) Band In Heaven." Vern Gosden did "Jesus Hold My Hand" and In sonalities for The Bethany Braley (National Day Cahoots did "Above And Beyond" as inspirational songs for the Heart Of A Cowboy Of The Cowboy) first show of the month. Bobby Flores did "Spanish Eyes" and Celebration: Mary Brown (Festival Of The "Make The World Go Away" and Jody Nix did "Mama Was The John Conley West) Rose Of San Antone" and a great instrumental "Snow Deer." CJ Lenarod Bullock (Editor) Charlie Lesueur (Actor & In- Hadley's Range magazine provided a story by Tom Findley about Brian Olson (Layout & Design) terviewer) Tennessean Davy Crockett and his brief stay in the United States Rodd Wolff (Stuntman) Bud Hogan (Christian Gospel Congress. The term "sockdolager" was an expression introduced Ron Nix (Stuntman) Singer & Western Music) to Davy Crockett when he voted for a bill to give U S Treasury Danny McGuire (Host & Rodeo Christine Auerbach (Empire money to victims of a small fire in Washington DC. Wow, would Clown) Ranch) Davy be surprised at what congress gives away today. It turns out that a "sockdolager" is the final blow or the undeniable truth Marshall Pepper (Cowboy Dr Buck (Actor) that hits you in the face and no replay is necessary. Davy's con- Singer) Beve Cole (Arizona Music & stituent introduced him to the word and told him "I voted for you Wyatt Earp (Live Perfomance) Entertainment Hall Of Fame) once but not again." I followed the segment with the theme from Buffalo Bill Cody (Double) Joe Baker (Master of Cere- Walt Disney's "Davy Crockett" and Marty Robbins with the "Ballad Lee Anderson (Historian) monies & Stage Manager) Of The Alamo". I kicked off one of the shows this month with Carlos Hadaway (The Arizona some ladies of western swing. I had Carolyn Martin with "That's Kid) Artist All guest should arrive at least 30 min early What I Call Cookin", Suzie Bogus with "Straighten Up And Fly Jeff Harrison (Western Right," The Quebe Sisters Band with the Tex Williams standard "Shame On You" and Peggy Raines with "You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You." I read a nice article from American Cow- boy Magazine about the great work ethic of early Americans who emigrated here from Ireland and escaped untenable situations to build up great wealth in land, cattle and business. I followed that article up with Red Steagall's poem called '' Born To This Land" and a song called the "Wagon Tongue" and "Dodge City." Walter Brennan's "Suppertime" was a special request from a listener and was one of my favorites too. We kicked off one segment this month with two of the masters of western swing Buddy Emmons and Ray Pennington. Buddy and Ray did "In The Mood", "Don't

Cowboy poetry and music events Ken comes from generations of cowboys and has spawned an- abound in October. Among the many are Wyoming's 5th Annual other generation of them himself. His most recent CD is Cowboys Pinedale Cowboy Roundup; Cartersville, Georgia's 8th Annual Are Like That. Find more about Ken‘s other recordings and see Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium; Ft. Worth's Red his schedule and more at his web Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival;Payson, site: www.kencookcowboypoet.com Arizona's Heritage Festival; Martin, South Dakota's Fourth Annual Learn more about the gatherings mentioned above at CowboyPo- Cowboy Poetry and Music Show; Montana's 22nd Annual Alzada etry.com, where you‘ll also find hundreds of cowboy poets and Cowboy Poetry, Art & Music Show; New Mexico's 21st Annual Western musicians and their works. It's an on-going gathering, Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium; Acton, California's 2nd An- with continual news, features, poetry, lyrics, gathering reports, nual Whistle Stop Ranch Fall Cowboy Roundup; and California's and an extensive event calendar. Come by and stay a while. 20th Annual Visalia Fall Roundup. And, starting on the last day of September and continuing into the [email protected] first weekend of October, two venerable gatherings take place: Colorado‘s 22nd Annual Durango Cowboy Gathering and 19th Annual Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days. South Dakota cowboy and poet Ken Cook--recently named the Cowboy Jam Session: Top Male poet by the Academy of Western Artists--will be on Western Culture News & Reviews stage at the show in Martin and also at the 19th Annual Nebraska - by Jeri L. Dobrowski Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Old West Days in Valentine, Sep- tember 30-October 3, 2010, (nebraskacowboypoetrygathering.com). Other featured perform- At Home in the West ers include Kevin Davis, Elizabeth Ebert, Jay Snider, Suzi Kill- man, and Prickly Pair & the Cactus Chorale (Les & Locke Hamil- Owing to decisions made by my ances- ton and Norman Winter). tors a century ago, I am a child of the Ken Cook's poem below was written for an "Art Spur" at Cowboy- Great Plains. Had my Great Grandfather Poetry.com, where poets are invited to let selections of Western Janssen chosen otherwise, South Dakota may have been the art inspire their poetry. The piece that prompted Ken's poem was state of my nativity instead of Montana. No matter, I find beauty in "Born to This Land," the work of premier Western artist Bill Owen. the arid landscape, expansive horizons, and demanding seasons. The painting was selected as the 2010 Cowboy Poetry Week The worst traffic delays I encounter are caused by pheasants and poster. deer. However, it is an hour-long drive to the nearest supermarket and 90 minutes to a supercenter. COWHAND My view of the American West is different from someone living Swallowed by a cow outfit, 100 miles to the northeast. They are closer to the supercenter but Stayed horseback all his days, must contend with traffic woes caused by booming oil activity. In Hardly choked on growing older, the Black Hills of South Dakota, subdivisions sprawl on either side Just chomped down cowboy ways. of roadways where native grasses and forbs once flourished.

Linda Hasselstrom writes candidly about subdivisions, disappear- A man tied to a calling, ing traditions, and the challenges facing the West in No Place Like Tough work with no remorse, Home: Notes from a Western Life (University of Nevada Press, Staying close to grass and water, 2009, 224 pages, 6x9, hardcover ISBN 978-0-87417-796-1; ISBN Tight bound to cow and horse. 978-0-87147-831-9, softcover). The book is the 2010 WILLA Liter-

ary Award winner for creative nonfiction. Seldom drifted far from horse flesh, A woman's scent was rare, Raised on the South Dakota ranch she now owns, Hasselstrom is Always hungered for the prairie, a writer, publisher, teacher, and outspoken steward of the land. When he could not smell her there. (Follow her blog at www.windbreakhouse.com/blog.htm.) Rodney Nelson once wrote of Hasselstrom: ―She can deliver a calf and a Feasted on the day to day, poem on the same day–after mending a fence.‖ Accepting that as Of grass for months on end, accurate, she nonetheless feels the same could be said of a great Savored every horse he rode, many women living on farms and ranches, women ―who choose to Like drinks with an old friend. be where we are because we love the wide land, the independ- ence, even the occasional harshness of the prairies.‖ (For more Gorged his self on punchin' cows, on Hasselstrom: www.cowboypoetry.com/lindahasselstrom.htm) And work horse reins held tight, Devoured every daylight hour, There were times while reading No Place Like Home that I swore Just trying to work 'em right. Hasselstrom was writing about me. In other instances, I was dumbfounded to learn what was happening in her neighborhood; Never strayed too far from leather, what was being ignored. An admonishment against living for the Truth is just plain cowhand, moment, it is filled with hard-earned wisdom. There is no happy

6 ending, just as there is no happy ending to the growth that threat- Lonesome For The Old Days ens to tame the West. Cowgirl Sass & Savvy by Julie Carter Hardback copies of No Place Like Home are $24.95; the paper- back is $18.95. Add $5 for media mail; $7 for priority. Send In some phase of the moon, or checks to Linda M. Hasselstrom, PO Box 169, Hermosa SD maybe it's the calendar, there seems 57744-0169; (605) 255-4064; www.windbreakhouse.com. to be yearning among a number of Yvonne Hollenbeck shares a glimpse into her life on the Plains my acquaintances to find a piece of with Sorting Time. Ranching with her husband in south-central their past and return to the "fun" that South Dakota, Hollenbeck‘s life is rife with material for the award- they remember it to be. "I'm lonesome for the old days," are the winning poet. She selected something old, something new, and words that resonate around any conversation about said "old something tried-and-true for this 14-track poetry collection, com- days" and the memories of the good times. posed primarily of humorous tales. Class reunions and family reunions are a given for collecting people that have a history with each other. They offer a one-shot pe- There‘s nothing contrived about the mayhem described in the title riod of time to catch up on one or many years and then everyone track. If you‘ve ever been assigned the daunting task of running goes home and life resumes. Then there are those times when a the gate, you‘ll see the reality in the scenario. Likewise, there‘s simple action by one person starts a movement that gathers mo- great truth in Hollenbeck‘s bittersweet tale of sitting with a widow mentum with each day as the people involved start opening their while the auctioneer works his way through carefully arranged memories to those "good old days." rows of tools, equipment, and furniture at a farm sale. (Read ―The Auction‖ at www.cowboypoetry.com/yh.htm.) Rounding out my Clay Mac may not know it yet, but he has done such a thing sim- favorites are ―The Ranch Wife‘s Top Ten List.‖ The fiddle music is ply by agreeing to play at a benefit dance in the Rio Grande Valley provided by Hollenbeck‘s father and Old Time Fiddle Champion, later this fall. A New Mexico band legend in the honky-tonk hall of Harry Hanson. fame, Clay isn't just awesome with his music, he has a good time doing it and his fun rolls right off the platform and into the crowd. Sorting Time sells for $18. Order from Yvonne Hollenbeck, 30549 Not far from the upcoming designated dance hall is a locally his- 291st Street, Clearfield, SD 57580; (605) 557-3559; torical honky tonk called the Red Carpet, or the "Red Rug" as it www.YvonneHollenbeck.com was fondly referred to in the height of its day. Now just an empty Jerry Brooks‘ window on the West looks out into a canyon near building with its own ghosts, just the mention of the name invokes Sevier, Utah. It wasn‘t always the case. Brooksie, as she is memories of two-stepping, beer-drinking, pool-playing wild nights. known to friends and fans, was raised in New England. At the age It remains a monument to the good times of decades ago. Such of six, she was reading books by Jack London. Not long after- are the "fun" memories of one veteran of the "good old days" who wards, she delivered ―The Highwayman‖ by Alfred Noyes at a said that sometimes he gets a six-pack and pulls in the parking lot poetry recital. (For more about Brooks: www.cowboypoetry.com/ of the Red Rug and just sits there and remembers while he sips. brooksie.htm.) Built around those good old days are friendships that endure far into the future. Sadly and all too often, they are kept dormant by I was excited to hear Brooksie was working on an album. Her life and distance and the recall is locked away in the cedar chests first, it was long overdue. Shoulder to Shoulder, released in con- of their honky-tonk minds. The key to that lock can be as simple junction with the 2010 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, could as the sound of a fiddle bow pulled across the strings. That soulful aptly be described as audio theatre. Despite its unassuming pack- sound explodes into a song that invokes whoops, hollers and the age, it is much more than a typical CD; more than a rudimentary rush of boots and jeans to the dance floor. recitation. Brooks‘ inflection and delivery put flesh on words and give them life. The phone lines have been burning up for weeks in the process of making plans for a Red Rug Reunion at the fairgrounds dance Among the 12 tracks is ―The Walking Man‖ by Henry Herbert barn and Clay Mac's guaranteed good-time music. Only briefly Knibbs, the first piece I heard Brooksie recite. Other knockouts does any of the Red Rug alumni lament the toll that 20 years has are ―Morning on the Desert‖ by Katherine Fall Pettey; ―The Free taken on waistlines and backsides, hair color or ability to hang Wind‖ by Charles Badger Clark, Jr.; ―When They‘ve Finished past midnight. Wiser planning brought by inevitable maturity in- Shipping Cattle in the Fall‖ by Bruce Kiskaddon; and ―In the Drov- volves nearby motel reservations, designated drivers and subtle ing Days‖ by A.B. (Banjo) Paterson. warnings to spouses that they could possibly meet a new side of their life-partner, if only briefly. If you‘ve never before purchased a poetry recording this should be your first. If you are a discerning fan, you will delight in Brooks‘ Probability is high that the recall of the good old days will be en- ability to finesse the spoken word. It is easily one of the finest hanced by differing stories and confusing memories. Already the recitation albums ever made. arguments have begun involving statements like, "No, that wasn't me, that was Sheila and it was at Cowboys, not at the Red Rug. To purchase Shoulder to Shoulder, send $15 to Jerry Brooks, Get your memories right, keep your bars straight and don't con- 4845 W. Clear Creek Canyon Rd., Sevier, UT 84766. fuse my stories." Yeeeee haw ... here comes the Red Rug gang. [email protected] Julie can be reached for comment at [email protected]

R.W. tops Hotdisc Chart in Europe with 'Cowboy's Prayer'!

(Nashville, TN - September 8, 2010) Brian Ferriman, president of Savannah Music (USA Inc.) and personal manager of Cimarron Sounds recording artist R.W. Hampton, is pleased to report that Hampton's current European single, Cowboy's Prayer, the leadoff track from his forthcoming international CD release, Austin To Boston, has just finished an impressive three week run at Number One on the European Hotdisc Top 40 Country chart beginning Thursday, August 12 and continuing through Wednesday, September 1. Cowboy's Prayer made its debut on the Hotdisc chart at #2 the week of August 5, moving into the top spot the following week.

The Hotdisc Top 40 Chart is a list of the Top 40 most popular songs released on the Rush Released promotional compilation CD. Similar in concept to the American CDX and CD-Tex compilation CDs sent to subscribing country music radio programmers (chiefly in the United States), the European Rush Released compilation CD is distributed monthly to a subscription list of over 700 country music DJs located primarily in the United Kingdom and the European Union. Each week the DJs who receive Rush Released send back reaction sheets to the publishers of Rush Released in which they are given the chance to rate every song from 10 points to zero. The resulting chart lists the songs with the highest ratings for that week. It is exclusively for cli- ents of the Rush Released CD, and at any given time it identifies the 40 most popular Rush Released songs out of an active universe of approximately 80 country-oriented songs.

Reflecting the diversity of the European country music radio environment, where the sounds and songs of traditional country music (and cowboy music, too,) are embraced alongside today's country music, artists who have had a Number One single on the Hotdisc Top 40 in the past two years include Tim McGraw, Mark Chesnutt, George Jones, Gretchen Peters, Michelle Wright, Gene Watson, Billy Yates, Vince Gill, T. Graham Brown, Lee Ann Rimes, the Bellamy Brothers, Clay Walker, Jim Reeves, Don Williams - and R.W. Hampton. In fact, Cowboy's Prayer is Hampton's second #1 on the Hotdisc chart, following up his chart topping success early last year with We've Taken Bob Back To Tulsa from his monumental album, Oklahoma... Where The West Remains.

The timing is favorable for the chart success of Cowboy's Prayer: Hampton makes his first trip to the United Kingdom in early October at the invitation of the British Country Music Association to participate in the festivi- ties surrounding their annual Awards show. Proper Music will release Austin To Boston in the United King- dom on November 22, 2010, shortly after its Cimarron Sounds release in America. Everyone at Savannah Music congratulates R.W. and wishes him continued success with his growing career - inside and outside the United States.

More can be learned about R.W. Hampton at his website. About Savannah Music (USA) Inc.: A Tennessee-based artist management company and record label, Savan- nah Music (USA) Inc. represents the worldwide entertainment interests of Hampton and Canadian country star Michelle Wright. # # # SAVANNAH MUSIC (USA) INC.

205 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN 37027 Tel: (615) 369-0810 • Fax: (615) 376-9483 E-mail: [email protected]

8 Review by: The First Bob Wills Swing School Mike Gross Is BIG SUCCESS! Album: It's a Good Day Artist: Leon Rausch and On July 27, 2010 Carolyn Wills and Dave Asleep at the Wheel Alexander kicked off the first day of the first Label: Bismeaux ever Bob Wills Swing School at North Cen- tral Texas College in Gainesville, Texas. The 110-acre campus This tremendous new was the ideal environment for the students aged 12 to 17 who album of 12 tunes com- attended. The college is large enough to give the youngsters a bines the talents of former feel for what college life is like; yet small enough to provide easy Bob Wills vocalist Leon access to all classes and activities. It provided an intimate and Rausch and the contemporary Western Swing super-group, fun atmosphere to learn about western swing music (Bob Wills‘ Asleep at the Wheel. In addition some guests joined in along the style) without overwhelming them. way. Leon, Asleep at the Wheel leader, Ray Benson, Wheel fiddle player, Jason Roberts and Wheel member Elizabeth McQueen are heard doing vocals. The great Willie Nelson joins Leon for vocals on Ted Daffan's Truck Driver's Blues. Ray is also playing some awesome guitar while Jason also plays electric mandolin. The steel guitar belongs to Eddie Rivers and Dave Miller plays bass. Floyd Domino and Dan Walton are the pianists and Dave Sanger is the drummer. Jim Cullum plays trumpet, Randy Zim- merman- trombone, Jonathan Doyle-clarinet and the great Rick McRae- electric guitar. The album opens with a fantastic version of Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour pop composition and hit, It's a Good Day. Also from pop music is Bobby Troup's Get Your Kicks (on Route 66). From the big band of Count Basie comes Alright, Okay, You Win and from the blues is reprised Spencer Williams' Basin Street Blues. Leon and the Wheel remember Bob Wills with Earl Hines' Rosetta, Rusty McDonald's I Didn't Realize and Sheb Wooley's Mean Woman with Green Eyes. Also from Bob are Cindy Walker's Sugar Moon, Bob Wills and Tiny Moore's Cotton Patch Blues, The following is a synopsis of the student‘s activities each day Grady Martin and Alex Zanetis' Snap Your Fingers and Bob's own from a letter written by Carolyn Wills. Osage Stomp, an instrumental from the first Wills Columbia Ses- sion. Leon plays electric bass on that tune. Each day began with breakfast in the cafeteria followed by a mu- This album can be obtained from most CD outlets on line and sic theory class in the theater arts building. North Central Texas from the Asleep at the Wheel web site at College-Gainesville is the perfect setting for the school and this www.asleepatthewheel.com first session could not have been more blessed. The music theory room has a media center and tiered desks with swivel seating for Mike Gross, WVOF-FM, Fairfield, CT the students. After welcoming everyone, Dave Alexander let the www.swinginwest.com kids know they would be learning a new song daily for the first four days leading up to the Grand Concert on Saturday. Each day included music theory, instrumental study, sectional study, and band rehearsal. On that first day, as the kids started learning Sugar Moon, it was easy to hear the progress and to know their nerves were giving way to excitement. After lunch and after the afternoon snack in the „green room,‟ everyone gathered for band rehearsal. For some, that moment was a first at actually playing in a band. Again, the NCTC facilities were exceptional; band rehearsals met in a large room with a two-tiered stage, walled mirrors and a huge white „chalk‟ board; a sound chamber big enough to hold a 20-25 piece band. When Dave asked for Sugar Moon and the kids struck the first chord, a current literally swept through the room. Yes, it was the first day; and yes, Sugar Moon had starts and stops, but I believe those sounds reached all the way to heaven. It was electrify- ing. And, each day as the kids gathered in the band room to kick off the next song: Deep Water, Faded Love, San Antonio Rose, the same magic happened.

A truly historic moment happened when Texas Playboys Leon A-10 Etcheverry, Creative Achievement Award Winner Cowtown Society of Western Music 2009 - CrayolaCowboy.com Rausch, Casey Dickens and Maurice Anderson shared the theater

9 stage with Dave and his band. After Dave asked each about their Scholarships for students are needed for next year‘s Bob Wills experiences as Texas Playboys, he asked them to sing/play their Swing School and any other support would be greatly appreci- favorite tunes. The stories were so special and, even though it ated. was late and the kids had been in class all day, they stayed tuned in and ready for photos with the Texas Playboys! Bob Wills Swing School sponsored by The Bob Wills Foundation, Inc. (501c3), in cooperation with North Central Texas. North Central Texas College was delighted with the Swing School www.bobwillsswingschool.com and has already reserved the 2011 dates. I‟ll let you know about the progress in the months ahead. By: Joyce Miller Cowtown Society Of Western Music Sincerely, www.cowtown-swm.org Carolyn Wills Bob Wills Heritage Foundation, Inc. PO Box 1945 Burleson, TX 76097 817 360-2512

Carolyn Wills, daughter of Bob and Andrea Ruby, Bob‘s grand- daughter, did a fantastic job in organizing and making this year‘s Swing School happen. They should both be commended for their hard work and challenging endeavors in pulling off a well-run, successful, and uplifting experience for each of the kids.

The Bob Wills Swing School was under the direction of band- leader, entertainer and educator, Dave Alexander (www.davealexander.com) Dave brought his expertise, experience, talent and love of western swing music to the Swing School. He shared his knowledge, talent and gregarious Well folks it's almost time and everyone from near and far will personality with each of his students, making their time with be headed for the Cowboy Symposium at Ruidoso Downs Race- him special and filled with wonderful memories. He basically, track & Billy The Kid Casino in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico Oc- made learning about western swing fun! To all of us who love this tober 7th, 8th, 9th &10th, 2010. For the folks who have attended genre of music, that is a grand accomplishment. Our ultimate previous Cowboy Symposiums, you know all about it but for the goal is to get youth actively involved in carrying on this legendary folks who have never been, we can honestly say "Once you have music for future generations to enjoy and have fun with. been, you'll keep coming back!" We will have hundreds of western vendors, the world's richest chuckwagon cook-off, kid's rodeo From the moment I dropped off our grandson, Tristen, who is 14, I sponsored by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Posse, Craig Cameron felt he was in good hands. I felt happy to have launched him on a the gentle horse trainer, educational activities for the kids, food new awareness and, hopefully, a lifetime appreciation of western fun and of course music. swing music. He has been exposed to western swing since he That‘s right folks, plenty of western swing and traditional country was little due mainly to influences from his grandfather, Gary Bea- music. Kicking things off on Thursday night beginning at 7pm will ver. However, we both felt like the opportunity to attend this be Bob Wills' Texas Playboys with 2 time Grammy award winner Swing School and study about the music and actually play in a Tommy Allsup and official voice of The Texas Playboys, the leg- small band with young people who are all interested in the same end himself, Mr. Leon Rausch. At 8:15pm The Texas Best Band music was too good to pass up. with Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Darrell McCall, Curtis Potter, Tony Booth and Bobby Flores will entertain the audience with After four days of studying and practicing, the session ended with good ol‘ Texas Honky Tonk and traditional country music and at a Grand Concert where the young musicians shared their talents 9:15pm, Western Swing Ain’t Dead…, it's Asleep At The Wheel! with their appreciative audience made up of family members and Friday Night, October 8th at 7pm kicks off with Floyd Domino, Billy friends. It was a joyous occasion that Saturday afternoon in July Mata, Ginny Mac and the All-Stars. At 8:15pm making his very to witness these young people so proud and happy as they per- first appearance at the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium and formed before a packed auditorium. celebrating 50 years as a professional musician, Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys. 9:30pm making their 21st appearance at the Bob Wills Swing School was officially over, but memories will re- LCCS, The Texas Playboys with Tommy Allsup, and the official main with these kids for the rest of their lives. voice of Bob Wills‘ Texas Playboys, Leon Rausch. Saturday night, October 9th, at 7pm Floyd Domino, Billy Mata,

10 Ginny Mac & The All-Stars then at 8:15pm, Larry Gatlin along one who wants to stand up and be heard, it just gets better with Steve & Rudy (the Gatlin Brothers). 10pm, The Texas Play- as the night goes on. Held at the American Legion, 1045 boys with Tommy Allsup and Leon Rausch. Jennings Ave., Hot Springs, South Dakota, it‘s free with Friday & Saturday at Billy‘s Sports Bar 10AM to Midnight with purchase of a Saturday Ticket or $5.00 Cover without Sat- MTD Radio‘s Joe Baker as host to Brady Bowen & Swing Coun- urday Ticket. All Saturday events will be held at the Mueller th try, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, Bobby Flores Band and The Civic Center, 801 South 6 Street in Hot Springs. The Sidekicks. Heart Of Texas recording artists will be hosted by Hall morning starts off at 10:00 a.m. with a Cowboy Poetry Of Fame disc jockey and president of HOTR, Tracy Pitcox with Workshop, hosted by Robert ―Jinglebob‖ Dennis and Slim Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, Darrell McCall, Mona McCall, McNaught. This is a very popular event, so get in, get a Tony Booth and Curtis Potter. seat, and participate. From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. an open On Friday & Saturday starting at 9AM you can hear Belinda Gail, session will be held. You will hear some great talent that Chuck Cusimano, Biscuits O‘Brien, The Sidekicks, Luke Reed, you probably won‘t hear anywhere else. The Saturday The Flying J Wranglers, Pete Laumbach, Acres Of Fiddles, Night Big Show will be emceed by Andy Nelson. He will be Tommy Allsup & Friends, Jim & Jeanne Martin, Floyd Domino, herding Robert Jinglebob Dennis, Chuck Larsen and The Billy Mata, Ginny Mac, & The All-Stars, Jody Nix, Jimmy Burson, Wagoneers through their paces during this show, and things could get out of hand. It‘s bound to have you on the Lucy Dean Record and some of the world‘s best musicians. edge of your seat in suspense or rolling in the aisles with Sunday, October 10th at 10am is the gospel music part of the Lin- good ol‘ cowboy humor. Adults $12.50, Seniors $10.00, coln County Cowboy Symposium in the big tent with Pastor Children 12 & under Free. More information or ticket pur- Charles Clary & The Good News Band along with Jimmy Burson, chases, contact Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce: Lucy Dean Record, Jack & Deb Stone, Tommy Allsup, Justin 1-800-325-6991 or [email protected] www.hotsprings- Trevino, Mona McCall, Tony Booth, The Wright Family, Belinda sd.com. Gail and more. My mentor and dear friend, Hall Of Famer Larry Scott keeps all the stages running to perfection. The following by names of the folks you will meet, hear and enjoy: Tommy Allsup, Asleep At The Wheel, Bob Baker, Joe Baker, Byron Berline Band, Tony Booth, Brady Bowen, Jimmy Burson, Chet Calcote, Coby Carter, Hugo Chambers, Joe Paul Clark, Tuffy Cooper, Chuck Cusimano, Amber Digby, Floyd Domino, Slim's Leather & Publishing John Doyle, Billy Dozier, Roger Edington, Bobby Flores, Flying J P.O. Box 274, New Underwood, SD 57761 Wranglers, Belinda Gail, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, http://www.slimscustomleather.com Gregg Gibbs, Ginny Mac, Wayne Glasson, Steve Hamm, Greg http:www.myspace.com/slimthe1st Hardy, Richard Helsley, Bill Holt, Biscuits O‘Brien, Ron Knuth, http://www.cowboypoetry.com/slimmcnaught.htm Bobby Koefer, Dennis Kubos, Harlan Kubos, Pete Laumbach, "keep a leg on each side and your mind in the middle Shane Lively, Mark Lowe, Jim & Jennie Martin, Billy Mata, Darrell and you'll never have to walk home" & Mona McCall, Mac McRae, Jess Meador, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, Caitlyn Offerman, Dickey Overby, Curtis Potter, Leon Rausch, Lucy Dean Record, Larry Reed, Randy Reinhart, John Schattenberg, Kelly Scott, Ronnie Dale Shultz, Rebecca Smith, Wendell Solis, Rollie Stevens, Jack Stone, Norma Stringer, Albert Talley, Liz Talley, Terry Thompson, Justin Trevino, George Uptmor, David Waters, The Wright Family, Jimmy Young. Lighthouse Enterprises will be furnishing the sound and MTD Radio will be the exclusive Radio ―Live‖ coverage by broadcasting 28 hours of the 21st Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium.

- Joe Baker

HOT SPRINGS-BADGER CLARK GATHERING

It‘s that time of year again! One of the top entertainment Mark Delk, Las Cruces, NM Jimmy Tomlinson, Hatch, NM & Joe venues in America will be Baker, Ruidoso, NM 38th Annual Hatch Chile Festival. See article entertaining folks on Sep- in October issue of the Backforty Bunkhouse Newsletter. tember 24 & 25, 2010! The Joe Baker’s Backforty Bunkhouse radio show Badger Clark Hometown is on the air Cowboy Poetry & Music Saturday morning from 6:00 til 10:00! Gathering in Hot Springs, Hear the best of Western Swing, Cowboy Music and South Dakota, will kick off Cowboy Poetry Friday, September 24, at KWMW 105.1 FM and KNMB 96.7 FM 7:00 p.m. with the Archived at: ―Bunkhouse Tales‖. This is always a ―full house‖ event Slim McNaught BackfortyBunkhouse.com and a corral full of fun. Emceed by Robert ―Jinglebob‖ Dennis, and featuring any-

11 The Giving Back Foundation, founded by rd singer/songwriter T.J. Casey is Mark your calendar now for our 3 . annual based on the unchanging, un- written cowboy code of Western Swing Valentine neighbor helping neighbor, and is dedicated to America‘s ag Party producers who insure our very survival through supplying eve- 3 Big days of Western Swing Music rything we eat and wear, plus a lot of essential pharmaceuti- & Fun cals and other by-products. February 10-11 & 12 - 2011

TJ Casey says, ―Mother Nature Down Town - Canton, Texas makes no provisions for the T. J. Casey blood, sweat and tears farmers In Canton’s 35000 SF. Air Conditioned and ranchers put into keeping Civic Center an outfit together,‖ said Casey. ―When nature‘s devastation hits, it Thursday : 4PM. Texas Style Fried Cat- can wipe that operation out completely. That‘s where the Giving fish Supper Back Foundation can help. We don‘t want anyone leaving agricul- ture due to a natural disaster.‖ ALL YOU CAN EAT ONLY $5.00 With Paid admission

In order to have reserves for potential needs, the Giving Back Foundation has a number of items on the site up for auction in- HUGE DANCE FLOOR cluding a limited edition Martin DX 175th Anniversary Guitar donated by Martin Guitar. The DX 175th Anniversary Model is a **** These Great Bands and More **** Limited Edition with anniversary artwork created by artist Robert Goetzl, the inspired graphics for this Dreadnought‘s soundboard Shows start at Noon each day captures the essence of Martin‘s legacy and heritage from 1833 Thursday: Shoot Low, Sheriff to 2008, and onward. Ted Scanlon & the Desperados 4:00 to 7:00 All you can eat FISH FRY Also donated are 2011 Breeding to Stallion ―RLB Git Er Dun Friday: Bobby Flores & the Yellow Rose Bueno‖ from Three Two Bar Ranch, Horseshoe-Art items from TJ Band Casey, Business Consulting Services from Media Media, Inc.in Reno, NV, 3 CD Set from TJ Casey, Hand crafted Cowhide Jake Hooker & The Outsiders Chaps, made by Bill‘s Custom Leather of Billings, MT and an Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition 18×24 giclee‘ digital, black and white image, ―California Rigging.‖ Saturday: Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys Eddie McAlvain & The Mavericks Throughout the auction, now through October 17, 2010, we will Ricky Boen & Texas Mud be adding additional items and are actively seeking additional WS Hall Of Famer Joe Baker, donations. Master of Ceremonies Stage times announced Later To learn about the Giving Back Foundation and to support this great nation‘s family farmers and ranchers, visit Admissions at the door any single day www.ranchersandfarmers.org or call 406-442-3420. $30.00 ONLY $20.00 after 5 pm any day Advance tickets 3 days ONLY $75.00 Call 800 243 6502 for reservations (After Oct. 1) Full Camper hookups ONLY $25.00 per day!! Camper Reservations Not Necessary Thanks for the regular, dependable, professional ser- Single Advance Tickets are for table seating vice you provide broadcasters. I think most of the rea- son I trust Joe’s picks is that he IS a broadcaster and But Not Reserved!! has an ear like mine; one that finds what listeners want to hear. A wise man told me one time; when you get Yes !!!! You Can Reserve a Table for Eight the monthly CD, don't bother to listen! Just Play it! We accept all major Credit Cards//////See us on the web— Joe's already listened! I continue to be honored to be www.swingcanton.com on the list for Back Forty Bunkhouse! Canton, Texas is the home of the world famous First Monday Trade Days - 877 GO2 SHOP Jim Thompson Creative Broadcast Services Inc Spearfish, South Dakota

12 Bobbe’s Tips

Hello fellow players,

One of the great aspects of my job here at Steel Guitar Nashville is that I get to stay in close touch with the elite of our craft. Pete Finney, steel guitarist formerly with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire just came in to buy another Hilton volume pedal. It‘s always so good to see Pete. As most of you know, he was working with Reba when everyone except Pete was killed in the plane crash coming out of San Diego, California sixteen years ago. A lot of talent was lost that day. I personally had several friends on that flight. It was pilot error and should never have happened. Pete is now working with Joe Nichols. Joe is not only an incredible singer, but a very brilliant human being with an incredible sense of humor. While talking to Pete Finney, I asked him if he had to do any outside shows during this tremendously hot summer we are having. He busted out laughing and said they hadn‘t played an inside job that was air conditioned in months. This brought up memories of me working with Lynn Anderson doing the dusty hot rodeos in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Iowa, not to forget about New Mexico and Arizona. So about all I can say is you guys that are still playing this circuit throughout the south and southwest, I‘m glad it‘s you and not me because I‘ve turned into a big sissy that loves air conditioning. I don‘t know why, but I wouldn‘t get on one of these tours with an act like Johnny Paycheck, Claude Gray, Doug Bowman or whoever, because if I did, the air conditioning in the bus would be sure to go out. But that‘s the life of a steel guitar player in this world. I‘ve done it in the past, but I sure like working the studio better than the road. Supplying you guys with the things you need for steel guitar is a very important part of what I like to do so let me know what you need and I‘ll try to have it in stock for you. Remember, I‘m here for you. We just got a Dekley steel guitar in that is in very good condition, plays and sounds much better than it looks like it should. It is the small version, which I highly prefer. These guitars are very high quality and many of them were factory built before they ceased pro- duction due to a death of one of the partners and the other partner going into storage for awhile. These guitars are still used by such players as Smiley Roberts and many other great players. We priced this guitar where it is a great value for a D-10. This guitar can be had for only $1880. Check our website for a picture. A new employee at the store, Vic Lawson, came to work at Steel Guitar Nashville from working with Josh Turner so he can stay cool this summer. Randy Beavers has been out for several weeks and just came in to get a few packs of Cobra Coil strings and is headed back out with Leann Womack for more summer touring. You‘ll have to look long, hard and far to find a better player than young Randy. But meanwhile, I‘ll be watching my favorite actors on television, Bradford Dillman, Richard Reeves, Ed Nelson, Gerald Mohr, Ray Danton, Isaac Stanton Jolly, Denver Pyle, Jack Elam, Bob Steel, Robert Wilkie and Ron Soble. These are my favorite actors because most of them are in the classic westerns of yesteryear and are big stars in the industry, but unknown out of the industry. Sort of like steel players. Ask the average person on the street who Buddy Emmons, Bud Isaacs, Joachin Murphy or Jerry Byrd are and you won‘t get an answer. But these actors I just named you would know very well if you saw them. Most have appeared on such programs as Maverick, Gene Autry, Lawman, Gunsmoke and Have Gun Will Travel. If you would like to know more about what these guys have done, just Google their names. Possibly Jack Elam is the most famous of this bunch. Bob Steel of course, was a western star on his own. Ron Soble has done most of the Clint Eastwood movies with a good part in Joe Kidd. I don‘t think Richard Reeves has missed playing the bad guy in a western movie yet. I sure do draw a strong com- parison between these actors and the life of a steel guitar player. I think steel players have made more money than a lot of these Hollywood actors overall. After the death of I. S. Jolly, famous cowboy villain, his family during an interview stated that he hardly ever made over $100 a T.V. show. You might say that was a lot of money in the forties and fifties, but remember prices to live in Hollywood are a lot higher than they are in Nashville. Buddy Emmons might have been leaning toward wanting to do some Hollywood cowboy acting and after he shot himself while practicing his quick draw, he probably decided that it was safer to play steel guitar. Buddy doesn‘t need a gun and I don‘t need a table saw. See our monthly specials at www.steelguitar.net/monthlyspecials.html

Your buddy,

Bobbe www.steelguitar.net [email protected] www.youtube.com/bobbeseymour www.myspace.com/bobbeseymour Steel Guitar Nashville 123 Mid Town Court Hendersonville, TN. 37075 (615) 822-5555 Open 9AM – 4PM Monday – Friday Closed Saturday and Sunday

13 The Waxahachie Downtown Farmer’s Market is Every Saturday 8 am to 1pm

Kids Day

at the Waxahachie downtown farmers market. Saturday, Sept. 25th 9 am to noon

Come join us for a day of “KID” fun—

Bounce house, water slide, petting zoo pony rides,

face painting, balloon twisting and more!

Be sure to visit the market vendors to see who has special treats or activities for the kids!

Great fun for the whole family in historic downtown. You can also visit the Ellis County Museum to see a photo exhibit on rail transportation and to purchase tickets for the 2010 Chautauqua Assembly program. Ticket holders can tour the Nay Depot and the Strickland-Sawyer home at 500 Oldham from 9:30 am til 1:30 pm

Brought to you by: The Cobbler Fine Boot & Shoe Repair and Western Hats Mark “The Cobbler” Miller AT&T cell 972-921-1509 [email protected]

14 Tri-Son News Biggest Little News Sheet In Country Music (Since 1963) • September 2010 Issue ______Loudilla and Kay Johnson • P.O. Box 40328 • Nashville, TN 37204 • Ph. 615-371-9596 ______

The Grand Ole Opry, displaced in May‘s historic Nashville flood, goes home with a star-packed show Sept. 28. Lineup includes: Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Mont- gomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, and Josh Turner. The show will air live on GAC: Great American Coun- try. Special events and artist appearances will follow throughout October in celebration of both the show‘s return and its 85th Birth- day. The six-foot circle of oak wood taken from the Ryman stage when the show moved to the Opry House in 1974, has also returned to its home center stage at the Opry House.

Miranda Lambert heads the list of nominees for the 44th Annual CMA Awards with nine nods--more than any other female in history--vying for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist, Album (for Revolution) and two for each for Single and Music Video of the Year (for “The House That Built Me” and “White Liar”). Lady Antebellum has five nominations as a group, including Enter- tainer, Album (Need You Now), Vocal Group, both Single and Music Video (for “Need You Now”). Additionally, Lady A‘s individual members have nominations for writing Song of the Year (“Need You Now”). Zac Brown Band is competing in four categories: Enter- tainer, New Artist, Vocal Group and Musical Event (“Can’t You See” with Kid Rock). Band members Brown and John Driskell Hop- kins also earned individual Song of the Year nominations for their work on “Toes.” Blake Shelton is up for four: Male Vocalist, Sin- gle, Musical Event and Music Video for “Hillbilly Bone.” Shelton cohort Trace Adkins picked up three for his contributions to ―Hillbilly Bone,” tying him with triple nominees Brad Paisley (Entertainer, Male Vocalist, and Music Video for “Water”) and Dierks Bentley (Male Vocalist, Album —Up On The Ridge, and Musical Event for “Bad Angel” with Miranda Lambert and Jamey John- son). Earning two nods each are Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Keith Urban, and first-time nominee Easton Corbin. The show will be hosted for the third time by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 on ABC.

Luna Chica Records International (LCR) has signed country duo Jesse and Noah. Sons of David Bellamy (of the Bellamy Broth- ers), the duo's first single, "First Call After Last Call," from their forthcoming album Landfall, is already receiving attention from radio.

While the Sept. 2nd concert in Music City may have been Brooks & Dunn's final concert together, Music Row reports it does not mark the end of life on the road for Brooks, who hosts the nationally syndicated American Country Countdown for Citadel Me- dia. Throughout 2011, Brooks will broadcast the weekly show at least once each month from the studio of a different radio affiliate. With more than 350 stations airing the program, there will be no shortage of choices. Also planned for 2011 is the American Country Countdown Concert Series. In six markets between May and October, Brooks will serve as master of ceremonies for live shows featuring an array of established country artists and newcomers. The concerts are scheduled to be held in Chicago, Dallas, Philadel- phia, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC.

WSIX-FM Nashville's morning host Gerry House told listeners Friday (Sept. 3) morning that his show, The House Foundation, is going off the air Dec. 15. House has been on the air for more than three decades, won three CMAs (and nominated in the Large Mar- ket broadcast category again in 2010 ), seven ACMs, eight Billboards, nine R&Rs and one Marconi. House Foundation co-host, Mike Bohan, is also leaving the show. House, a noted songwriter, co-wrote with Devon O'Day,"The Big One" recorded by George Strait; with Pat McManus and Bob DiPiero, "Little Rock"-Reba; with Garry Burr, "On The Side of Angels" recorded by Leann Rimes and others recorded by Trace Adkins, Mark Collie, Pam Tillis and Randy Travis. According to a press release, Gerry will remain on staff with WSIX as a contributor, writer and Consigliere. Word is that he is also writing a book.

NEWS BRIEFS: Rumor on the Row is that Ronnie Dunn is working on a solo album. ••• ASCAP will honor Alan Jackson with its prestigious Founders Award during its 48th annual Country Music Awards on September 14 in Nashville. ••• The famed House of Blues Studio D has moved from Memphis to Nashville. The studio begins anew as part of owner Gary Belz’s House of Blues studio complex on East Iris in Berry Hill. ••• Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi will help bring focus and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The two free concerts on the beach are slated for the weekend of October 15-17 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Bon Jovi will perform on Friday, and Paisley on Sunday. ••• Jean Shepard will be inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame November 4 at the Muskogee Civic Center. Also in November, she will celebrate her birthday, her wedding anniversary and her 55th anniversary as an Opry member. ••• Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan will be inducted into the Buffalo (NY) Music Hall of Fame on October 7. ••• George Jones, Al Dexter, and Ray Winkler were inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame August 21.

Charlie Daniels has announced that Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, and Sawyer Brown will join him at The 2010 Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids, November 22 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Christmas 4 Kids is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 25 years providing many children, each year, with their very own shopping spree. The funds generated by the concert, and the Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event are used to give children from 29 different schools, a total of more than 400 children, a day-long shopping excursion. The special day consists of a chauf- feured trip from their school aboard an entertainer's luxury tour bus, lunch, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus at College Heights Baptist Church, and finally a trip to the Hendersonville, Tennessee, Walmart where they receive $150.00 to spend on anything they want and also receive a brand new Tennessee Titan's Starter jacket.

On September 13, Keith Urban will release the debut single “Put You In A Song”, from his forthcoming November 16 CD Get Closer. The single was co-written by Urban, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes and co-produced by Dann Huff and Urban. “On my way to write with Jedd (Hughes) and Sarah (Buxton)", Urban says, "I stopped by this music shop and bought a bouzouki. I got it out of the case, we got a great groove going on the drum machine, I started playing the opening riff and the song just took off.” (The bouzouki is a member of the "long neck lute" family, similar to a mandolin.) Get Closer follows Urban‘s Billboard Top 200 Album Chart #1 Defying Gravity, which produced two #1 singles including "Only You Can Love Me This Way" and “Sweet Thing”, for which Urban won his third Grammy Award (Best Male Country Vocal Performance).

Toby Keith's 15th full-length studio album Bullets In The Gun will also be available as a 14-track Deluxe Edition upon its Oct. 5 release, adding four live tracks to the standard album. Recorded during his "Incognito Bandito" show at The Fillmore in Manhattan, the four songs feature Keith on lead vocals backed by an A-list band of session players assembled exclusively for the rare club performance. Johnny Paycheck's "11 Months And 29 Days", Waylon Jennings' "I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone)", Roger Miller's "Chug-A-Lug", and Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" are the additions. Keith produced the album, joined by Mills Logan and Kenny Greenberg for the live session. He wrote or co-wrote all 10 new songs, six with Bobby Pinson, one with Scotty Emerick and Dean Dillon and the title track with Rivers Rutherford. Toby wrote two , including the lead single "Trailerhood," which is moving up the charts. As the new single and album attest, Toby Keith may be the longest-tenured self- contained hit machine in country music history.

NEWS BRIEFS: Musician’s Hall of Fame member, pedal steel guitarist, producer, and recording artist Pete Drake will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame during the 32nd Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show on September 11. Held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in North Atlanta, the ceremony will be televised live at 8:30 PM on Georgia Public Televi- sion. Drake‘s wife and business partner, Rose Drake, will attend the ceremony and accept the award in his honor. ••• Award-winning artists Jerry Douglas and Cheryl & Sharon White of The Whites will co-host the 21th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 30, at Nashville‘s historic Ryman Auditorium. ••• The second leg of Brad Paisley‘s 2010 H2O World Tour has added thirteen dates to the previously announced 45 stops–winding-up in Tulsa, OK November 20. ••• Chris Young has signed an exclusive management deal with Marion Kraft’s ShopKeeper Management. ••• Joe Tinoco and his show are now appearing at The SuperStars Live Theater in Branson, Missouri. ••• Eddie Montgomery (of Montgomery Gentry) will open his Eddie Montgomery Steakhouse September 14 in Harrodsburg, KY.

Composed, the newly published memoir from acclaimed singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash, debuted on The New York Times Book Review hardcover, nonfiction bestseller list at No. 20 on August 29. In the book she shares recollections of growing up as Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter and coming into her own as a performer, daughter, and mother. The book has earned rave reviews from media outlets across the country. Her Cash's book tour includes a Nashville stop on September 10, signing at the Americana Music Festival.

Hide!!! by Jeff Foxworthy, a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most successful comedians in American history, will be released in October. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to that of Mark Twain. Foxworthy is the highest selling comedy- recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and best-selling author of more than twenty-six books. He is currently hosting the hit show, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader, in syndication, and on the judging panel on the popular ABC business- reality series Shark Tank.

LifeNotes: Bill Phillips died Aug. 23 at age 72. "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" was his first Top 10 hit, and launched Dolly Parton’s career. Phillips‘ career did not ascend to Parton‘s heights, but he scored three more Top 10 hits, the last being 1969‘s “Little Boy Sad.” He toured with Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright’s show from 1969 through 1984, and appeared on their syndicated television program

EVENTS Calendar 2010:

• Sept. 14 - ASCAP Country Awards - Nashville, TN • Oct. 2 - Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope In America - Milwaukee, WI • Oct. 3-5 - IEBA Conference - Nashville, TN • Oct. 3-5 - ICMA Awards, Hendersonville, TN • Nov. 6 - National Radio Hall of Fame Inducuction - Chicago, IL • Nov. 10 - CMA Awards - Nashville, TN • Nov. 22 - Charlie Daniels' Christmas For Kids Concert - Nashville, TN

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16 C O U N T R Y M U S I C C L A S S I C S

Doug Davis Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/ Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer

Friday September 17th, 2010

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STORY BEHIND THE SONG

Hit songs come from strange and unusual circumstances and according to Earl Montgomery, George Jones and Tammy Wynette‘s 1973 number one, ―We‘re Gonna Hold On‖ was one of those tunes!

Earl commented, ―George & Tammy were always fussing at each other on the bus. At the time I was playing rhythm guitar in the Jones Boys Band. And we were on our way to Jamestown, Pa. And one of them...I don't remember if it was George or Tammy-- but one of them said, "well I don't think we're gonna make it. We're having too much trouble. They'd get into arguments about little things that didn't amount to a hill of beans...like who made the most money or who had the biggest hit record or the highest song on the charts or something like that ...just little old nit pickin' things that didn't amount to squat but they'd still argue about it. So during this argument one of them --I think it was George who said, "we're gonna have to hold on." And as soon as he said that-- I thought that might be a good idea for a song. So that night after we got to the motel, I began to write it ---at The Holiday Inn in Jamestown, Pa. So the next morning I went down to George and Tammy's room and Tammy was fixin' George's hair. And I went in and Tammy was unhappy with me over something--I don't remember just what. And I told George that I had a song started but I was kind of hung up on it and needed some help and would he help me with it? So he said he wanted to hear it so I sat down on the bed and sang what I had written. And he started singing and threw in a few lines and Tammy joined in and she put in a line or two. So the next thing we knew---we had the song finished. Then they got back to Nashville, they went in and recorded it and it was their first number one together as a duet.

―We‘re Gonna Hold On‖ entered the country music charts October 1st, 1973 and was at the top of the charts the week of October 19th and stuck there for two weeks.

It was on the charts for 17 weeks.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION: I heard that Hank Williams Jr. was not going to sing the intro to Monday Night Football anymore and then I heard that he was. Is he or is he not? ANSWER: Hank Williams Jr. has once again launched "Monday Night Football." This will be Hank Jr.s‘ 22nd season to provide the opening for the "Monday Night Football" theme. QUESTION: Do you have any details on Kris Kristofferson and Merle Haggard doing something with Neil Young? ANSWER: Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, and Ralph Stanley are on board for Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concerts. The shows are fundraisers for The Bridge School, which helps students with severe physical and speech impairments. The concerts will take place in Mountain View, California on October 23rd and 24th. QUESTION: There seems to be a lot of talk about The Judds getting back together for one last tour. Is that really going to happen? ANSWER: The Judds will begin their ―Last Encore Tour‖ in Green Bay, Wisconsin on November 26th.

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QUESTION: I heard on the radio that Merle Haggard was sick again. How is he doing?

ANSWER: According to Merle, he had a bout with ―walking pneumonia‖ and thought he was over it, but it seems to keep hanging on-- so he has canceled all concerts for the rest of the month.

QUESTION: I thought that Ray Stevens had sold out and left Branson, Missouri for good, but my mom says the radio guys said he was back there. Is that true? ANSWER: Ray Stevens has just launched a six week stand at The Welk Resort in Branson, Missouri. QUESTION: Do you know anything about a Ray Charles and Johnny Cash record? The radio dudes mentioned it. ANSWER: A 1981 recording of Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me, Lord" featuring Johnny Cash and Ray Charles will be available Octo- ber 26th on the new Ray Charles CD "Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters.‖

Your comments, suggestions, gripes, etc. concerning this newsletter---are welcome. Email to:[email protected]

A T T E N T I O N: R A D I O S T A T I O N S: Our short form daily radio features, ―Classic Country First‖ and ―Story Behind The Song‖ are now available to radio stations. Both features are available at no charge thru barter. For information, email me at [email protected] 17 NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:

1951 Always Late (With Your Kisses) - Lefty Frizzell 1959 The Three Bells - The Browns 1967 My Elusive Dreams - David Houston 1975 Feelins‘ - Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynne 1983 Night Games - Charley Pride 1991 Leap of Faith - Lionel Cartwright

TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY compiled by Bill Morrison

Hank Williams born "King Hiram Williams," in a log cabin in Mount Olive, AL 1923. Hank became the third person to be elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame 1961.

Bill Black born Memphis, TN 1926.

RCA debuted their first 33 1/3-rpm Long Play (LP) record in 1931.

Lefty Frizzell's "Always Late (With Your Kisses)" topped the charts 1951.

Steve Sanders, "Oak Ridge Boys," born Richland, GA 1952.

Johnny Cash debuted on British television 1959.

Loretta Lynn's debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, 1960.

David Houston's "My Elusive Dream" was #1 in 1967.

Reba McEntire debuted on the Grand Ole Opry 1977.

Debbie Boone's #1 single "You Light Up My Life" debuted on Billboard's Top 40 Chart 1977.

Anne Murray released her single "A Little Good News." 1983. The song went to #1, and was voted CMA Single of the Year.

Kenny "Rudy" Trietsch, age 84, "Hoosier Hot Shots," died 1987.

RCA Records released Alabama's album "Alabama Christmas, Vol. 2, 1996.

Capitol Nashville released John Berry's album "Faces" 1996.

The CMHF displayed a new bronze statue of Hank Williams Sr. on the 75th anniversary of the singers birth in 1998. Hank Williams III, Hank's grandson, was the model that posed for the artist.

Varese released Johnny Bond's "The Home Recordings" 2002.

Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

SOMETIMES I HAVE TO SING ALONE

Sometimes I have to sing alone, just like the bird in the green tree, Inside my little world I find the song God gave to only me.

A butterfly with orange wings, a pebble or a little stone That sparkles like a diamond makes my heart start singing all alone.

I find it in the sun that keeps its smile of gold up in the sky, I find it in each flower-face and hills that keep on climbing high.

Each day there are so many things that make me feel the world‘s my own And so I‘m thankful to my God, He gives me songs when I‘m alone.

Marion Schoeberlein

18 My only recorded piano boogie sounds a little weak after Johan Blohm, but what the heck. Listen to mine here: BROADBAND: http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u? id=9526317&q=hi

So, you see, I wasn't born in Country Music, but I got here as fast 52,000 intelligent good-looking readers. as I could. Jack Blanchard THE BOOGIE MAN. © 2010. -- My first instrument was a ukulele. Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan... I played it and sang "Little Brown Jug" in front of my fourth grade Grammy Nominees. class Billboard's Country Duet of the Year. in my little high voice, BMI and ASCAP Awards' and they clapped politely. Home page: http://jackandmisty.com That's how classes acted then, kids.

I was ok on the uke, so a while later my dad bought me a Gibson Rick Huff’s Best Of The West Reviews guitar. Review: Larry McWhorter I missed my ukulele with the four gut strings. "Cowboy Poet" They were easy for a kid my age to hold down. The steel strings on the guitar were painful. What an amazing labor of love this must have The Mel Bay book went in my comic book drawer, been for everybody concerned! Here is a 2-CD and the guitar stood in the corner... like a planter. visit with one of the all time great Cowboy Poets, I still listened to loud records until it killed the neighborhood real and I guarantee you it's a visit you'll revisit, and estate value, but I played no instrument for a number of years. revisit and revisit!! McWhorter passed away in Though I was an honor student in grammar school, 2003, far too young, after a gru- I hated high school, and skipped a lot of classes. eling battle with cancer. His I was sneaking around the halls one day when I heard music friends Jean Prescott and Rich coming from the auditorium. O'Brien got with engineer Aaron I looked in the door and saw a bunch of kids gathered around the piano, Meador and put together this and somebody playing what sounded like Jimmy Durante music. wondrous collection of poems (You younger folks can look up Jimmy Durante on Google.) interpreted by their author as only he could...and more! With The player was a guy a year or two ahead of me named Johnny wonderfully appropriate acous- Molay. tic guitar accompaniment by I not only liked the music, but I liked all the girls it attracted. O'Brien, we hear again about I thought "Hmmm." the tragic "Johnny Clare," we appreciate the rough-hewn cowboy I spent my whole summer vacation at my grandparents' upright proposal in "The Open Gate," we grin at McWhorter's portraits of piano. brash hands gettin' their comeuppance in works like "The Red I taught myself the Durante style, but boogie piano took over. Cow" and "Peaches and the Twister." And thirteen more on the There were some old boogie-woogie piano records around the first CD alone! Then comes CD number two... house... Reading McWhorter classics are fellow poets Red Steagall, Andy Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson, Pinetop Smith, Freddy Slack, Hedges, Chris Isaacs, Dennis Flynn, Oscar Auker, and included and other pioneers in this form of jazz. It was the beginnings of Rock & Roll. are two technical masterworks allowing McWhorter to "appear" as First I practiced the intricate left hand patterns, so that I wouldn't he'd always wanted to with Waddie Mitchell!! Lump in the throat have to think about it. time! The great Jesse Smith is present too, which prompts my Then I learned the right hand licks and put them together. own memory of Larry McWhorter. In a rickety announcer booth I once sat with Jesse Smith offering "color commentary" on the I started playing saloon piano when I was about sixteen... doin's at a ranch rodeo thrown north of Red River, New Mexico. It the only boogie piano guy in the area. The room would get rockin' and I might play one song for a half was held in conjunction with a Western event, and certain of the hour non-stop. Cowboy entertainers were challenged to participate "if'n they was I got a lot of attention, especially from the girls. real by-gawd cowboys!!" The team of Rod Taylor, Larry I like attention. McWhorter, Chuck Cusimano and (I think) Buster McLaury more Isn't that why we go into the music business? than showed the crowd they were every bit the real deal that mud It can't be the financial security. soaked day!!

This double album is a stunner. Listening to these words, we can Last weekend Misty and I were listening to boogie piano players on YouTube... fully realize what we had...and because these fine folks cared so some of the old timers, and some of the new ones. much, now also what we have! The new boogie players seem to be mostly European. (All profits from sales go to benefit the Colorado non-profit equine They copied the old records and then expanded on them... added therapy program Rein Of Glory). their own touch. 2-CD set: $25 ppd through Prescott Music, PO Box 194, Ovalo, Here is one artist I recommend that you go see. Texas 79514 His name is Johan Blohm and you can enjoy him here: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=J9b3ZZywQvg&feature=related. by Rick Huff [email protected]

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======The Backforty Roundup CHRISTMAS EDITION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 – EMMANUEL FRITZ & OUT OF CON- Deadline is Nov. 15th. TROL Just give Joe Baker a call At 575-808-4111 MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 – RON GOSE & THE NIGHT RIDER BAND or email him at [email protected] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 – LARRY BORDEN & QUIK DRAW

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 – EMMANUEL FRITZ & OUT OF CONTROL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 – LARRY LANGE & THE LONE STAR TROUBADOURS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 – LARRY BOUDEN & QUIK DRAW

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 – GENE TIPTON & THE CLEAR CREEK BAND

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 – BILL ROBERSON & SOUTHERN RAIN We like to read the newsletter because it keeps

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 – EMMANUEL FRITZ & OUT OF CON- us up to date on who's who, where they are and TROL what kinda shenanagins they are up to. We get to hear about new voices in Western Music, where the "up and coming" bands stand, as well as what For further information, please e-mail the veterans of the genre are doing these days. [email protected] or The play lists posted by the reporting DJ's are a call Joye Thompson at (940) 692-8699. great encouragement and marketing tool, letting us know where we are ( and are not ! ) in the public ear as well as what the public is listening to preference wise. Happy Dancing! Keep it up Joe and crew! It is a great benefit to us all!

Wes & Nancy Ruybal Katy Creek Band

20 News from the National Cutting Horse Association

Get the latest news on nchatv.com Watch the week's top stories in the time it takes to show your horse on 2:30, the NCHA News show.

The fifth episode, hosted by NCHA Marketing Manager Kalyn Sanders is now on nchatv.com.

Plus, watch this week's Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting at El Rancho Futurity promotional spot.

RPL Ich This wins at Music City September Chatter Online Phil Rapp rode Bobbie Atkinson's homegrown Cat Ichi mare RPL Ich This to win the 3- year-old Open finals at the Music City Futurity Tuesday in Franklin, Tennessee. Rapp marked 217 on the mare out of Ruby Duece.

Matt Miller scored 224 on Don and Carol Dewrell's Desires Katrina to win the 5/6-year- old Open finals. The mare is by High Brow Cat out of Desire Some Freckles. The Music City Futurity continues through September 18.

Grassroots Clinics in Arizona & World Series goes west . . . The Mercuria Energy NCHA World Series of Cutting, eight events with total added Missippippi money of $400,000, heads next to the El Rancho Futurity in California September 17- 18 and then on to the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio October 7-9. It's not too late to enter the El Rancho Futurity and the World Series at the All Ameri- can Quarter Horse Congress.

Shootout added to Congress slate The All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 1-24 in Columbus, Ohio, has added the All American Quarter Horse Congress Cutting Shootout to its class list. The Shootout will be held Friday, October 8, just prior to the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting finals. The class will invite the winners of three Limited division classes, as well as a Non-Pro class to compete in the event. The winner will receive a custom alu- minum two-horse trailer from 4Star Trailers.

Classes sending their winners to the Congress Cutting Shootout include the $2,000 Limited Rider, $15,000 Limited Amateur, $35,000 Non-Pro and $50,000 Limited Ama- teur. Contestants will compete head to head for the brand new trailer from 4Star just before the most anticipated cutting event at Congress, the NCHA/Mercuria World Se- ries of Cutting. Putting this event directly before the World Series finals will build up excitement, as well as increase the presence of amateur and non-pro cutters at Con- gress in future years.

Choose the right Cow Order DVD now! NCHA at the World Equestrian Games The National Cutting Horse Association will maintain a presence at the World Eques- trian Games in Lexington, Kentucky September 25-October 10, with Lannie Ashley's Mechanical Cutting Horse plus live demonstrations for crowds from around the world estimated to hit 600,000.

21 Triple Crown Careity Foundation offers free Mammograms plus Cancer Tickets Treatment The Careity Foundation, which hosts the annual NCHA Celebrity Cutting, is staging Careity Day this week to offer cost-free mammograms to economically challenged women in Parker County and Tarrant County (Texas) with a pledge of cost-free treatment - from biopsy through hospitalization, chemotherapy and radiation therapy - for any participant diagnosed with breast cancer.

Tarrant County: Friday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 1500 N. Main, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Call for appointment: 1-877-847-9355. Service providers are The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Texas Health Resources / Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Dr. Jane Bussey, Careity Foundation, Moncrief Cancer Institute.

Parker County: Saturday, September 18, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Solis Women's The blog that cutters read. Health of Weatherford, 914 Foster Lane, Weatherford, Call for appointment: 817-594- 1227. Service providers: The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Weatherford Re- gional Medical Center, Solis Women's Health of Weatherford, Dr. Amy Gunter, Careity Foundation, Moncrief Cancer Institute, with financial support from Parker County Health Foundation. Major Results:  Music City  Idaho Futurity Kerry Kelley Open House  State of Missouri Kerry Kelley Bits & Spurs will have an open house with fun, food and music Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 112 Dennis Junction Road, Weatherford,  Fort Klamath Ranch Texas. Vendors include Jim Spradley Hats, Matt Litz Silversmith and Teal Blake Art. Festival Spurs, bits and other items will be given away throughout the day.  West Texas Futurity  Big Sky Futurity

Judges Recertification

Executive Committee actions Seminars The NCHA Executive Committee met August 23-24 to consider the recommendations developed by the Standing Committees at the 2010 NCHA Convention. Highlights of the meeting include a modernization of the Super Stakes program to be based on flat nomination fees for stallions and for foals; the introduction of a 4-year-old Gelding Class at the Summer Spectacular, phasing in a workable Medication Policy, and the introduction of a $1,000 Amateur class on a trial basis. Read more . . .

Upcoming limited age events: September 16-26, El Rancho Futurity, Rancho Murieta, California September 24-October 3, Brazos Bash, Weatherford, Texas September 27-October 3, Canadian Supreme, Red Deer, Alberta September 29-October 1, Washington CHA LAE, Moses Lake, Washington September 29-October 3, Western States LAE, Loveland, Colorado October 1-3, Dakota Classic, Platte, South Dakota October 1-8, All American Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus, Ohio October 6-9, Magnolia Classic, Canton, Mississippi

Buffalo Ranch Dispersal Sale - October 13 & 14 Join Western Bloodstock for the Buffalo Ranch Dispersal Sale on Thursday, October 14, at the ranch in Fort Worth, TX. A pre-sale demonstration of horses on cattle will be held at the ranch on Wednesday, October 13. Every horse sells absolute without reserves. The complete sale catalog and schedule of events are now posted on the Western Bloodstock website. View the Buffalo Ranch website for special details on each individual selling.

Waggoner Ranch Complete Dispersal Sale - October 29 & 30 Western Bloodstock invites you to attend the complete dispersal sale of approximately 220 horses owned by all-time leading breeders, Jack Waggoner and Susan Waggoner. The sale will be held at DLR Stallion Station in Weatherford, Texas, on October 30. A performance demonstration of approximately 90 horses on cattle will be held the day 22 before, October 29, at DLR Ranch. The sale is court ordered and every horse sells absolute without reserves. View the Western Bloodstock website for the listing of horses with links to NCHA records. The sale catalog will be available online soon.

NCHA Futurity Sales – December 3 through 11 Best schedule and lowest nomination fees ever Western Bloodstock has changed everything about December – except Christmas! The schedule, details, nomination forms and additional information are now posted for the NCHA Futurity Sales. The NCHA Futurity Sales attract more buyers than all alternative sales combined. Buyers from 36 states and 6 for- eign countries purchased horses at the Futurity in 2009. So get your entries in now as the deadline is just around the corner. For continuous sale updates and additional information, monitor the Western Bloodstock website or call Western Bloodstock at (817) 594-9210.

Western Bloodstock's Super Stallion Saturday – December 11 The greatest, annual social event of the NCHA Futurity returns to the original format for 2010. The 9th Annual Su- per Stallion Saturday will be held Saturday morning on December 11, in the Watt Arena. For the first time ever, this gala will precede the NCHA Futurity Finals. There will be no conflicting cutting schedule and the largest crowd of Futurity enthusiasts will be sure to be on hand.

Call Western Bloodstock at (817) 594-9210, to enter your stallion today. Expect additional information and the en- try form online soon.

Zane Schulte Award nominations open Nominations for the 2010 Zane Schulte Memorial Award are now open. The prestigious award is given annually to a professional trainer who exemplifies the character by which Zane Schulte is remembered: integrity, service, values, respect of their peers, contribution to the industry and excellence in the arena. Nominate a deserving trainer today.

Glynn Fairburn Johnny Patterson Mary Jo Glasson Lexey Patterson Bobby Goodwin Lois Peters Paige Haas Louise Pogue Tom and Donna Hatton Justin Riley Family Fred Berry Family Briggs Hill and his family Tom Rose Lou Bischoff Barbara Holman Keri Standley Clyde Brewer Mary Hunter Sandee and Jim Tabor Jack Brown Odis James Joye Thompson John and Barbara Brutsche Norma Johnson Darlene Thornton Tom Burgess Bob Kelly Family Mike Vaughn Rosie Carberry Charlie Louvin Big Fred Walker Shelly Cook Johnny Lyon Mary Walker and Family Mary Corley Emily Manning Ken Watkins Geneva Cross Mike Miller Mike Ward Truitt Cunningham Bob Nible Connie White Glenn Curtiss Joe Paul Nichols Ed White Ben Delay Christy Oehlschlager Lois Wick Billie and James Dobbs Guy Owens Beth Yancy Jerry Emery Jeremy Parker Bill Zucker Walter Pate

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23 Morgan, also embraced this struggle and provided unimaginable moral support. Jeremy was a hero to those who knew him and left deep boot prints for the cowboy kind. Those preceding Jeremy in death include great grandparents Jeremy Deryl Parker Verner and Gladys Parker, great grandparents Iona and Jim Guil- (July 14, 1983 - September 8, 2010) ford, his grandfather Harvey Deal, and step-grandfather Charles Lundy. He is survived by his wife Megan, mother Jennifer Deal Jeremy Parker left this life on Septem- Parker, father Scott Parker, step-mother Tami Parker, sister ber 8, 2010 after a six-month battle with Amanda Parker Justin and daughter Ava, grandmother Marie acute myeloid leukemia at Oklahoma Deal, granddad Deryl Parker and Gwen, grandmother Anita University Medical Center in Oklahoma Tackett and step-grandfather Doyle Tackett, and numerous ex- City, Oklahoma. After a courageous struggle Jeremy rests in peace with his tended relatives. Lord. His brutal trial was an inspiration Jeremy‘s family would like to thank everyone for their compassion to many from coast to coast. When and support. Donations can be made to Caringbridge.org, First questioned about how a human could Christian Church of Arnett, Oklahoma, and Shaw Funeral Home, maintain such strength under such adverse conditions, Jeremy Arnett, Oklahoma. replied, ―Tough is what we are!‖ He never gave up and never quit fighting. Never flinching, he let Faith be his guide and gave all Glory to God. Jeremy was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma, at Newman Memorial Bill Phillips Hospital to Jennifer (Deal) and Scott Parker. He grew up around his Granddad Deryl‘s ranch near Arnett, Oklahoma where he at- We were saddened to learn that tended school from the fourth grade through high school. Moving Bill Phillips passed away. Bill his senior year, Jeremy graduated in 2002 from Edmond North was a great artist and a great High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. Jeremy was active in 4-H friend. I visited with him last and Boy Scouts. He played basketball and enjoyed baseball. At month when we were in Nash- the ranch, he loved hunting and fishing with his father and break- ville. He had just gotten out of ing colts for his Granddad. Jeremy received further education at the hospital, but was in great Southwest Oklahoma State University, but his heart was in the spirits. He was always so complimentary about the music that we country. Jeremy loved the land. After a brief stint in the oil field, have produced down here. He will be missed. he returned to Arnett to make a hand on the ranch. Tracy Pitcox Family and spending time with relatives was very important to (325) 597-1895 Jeremy. He was affable with keen awareness and a sharp sense Country singer Bill Phillips, best known for his hit ―Put It Off Until of humor. Nothing made Jeremy happier than to make someone Tomorrow,‖ and for playing a pivotal role in Dolly Parton’s early else smile. He was a peacemaker who always brought folks to- career died yesterday, Aug. 23. He was 74. gether. Parton co-wrote and sang on ―Tomorrow,‖ which helped her gar- In his short life, Jeremy had fond memories. One was the summer ner enough attention to land a record deal. he spent training horses in Montana with Jim Simpson. It was an When Phillips came to Nashville he signed with Cedarwood Pub- opportunity for him to work with a world-class trainer and hone his lishing and Columbia Records. But his biggest success came at skills in cutting and reigning. Between clinics he got to rope, par- Decca Records, where he had two top 10 hits in 1966: ticipate in rodeos, and work on a large ranch surrounded by beau- ―Tomorrow‖ and ―The Company You Keep,‖ both written by Parton tiful landscape. and her uncle Bill Owens. Phillips also reached the Top 10 with Other indelible experiences include the road trips Jeremy took 1969‘s ―Little Boy Sad.‖ Among the hits he wrote that were re- with his Granddad to Arizona. There he and his Aunt Janice took corded by others were Webb Pierce’s ―Falling Back To You.‖ long rides on their horses Princess and Happy in the mountains Phillips was also a frequent guest on many television shows, in- and Sonoran desert. Jeremy was overwhelmed by the ancient cluding those headed up by Porter Wagoner, Bill Anderson, and ironwood trees, giant saguaros, and abundant wildlife... every day Parton. He was also part of Kitty Wells and Johnny Wright’s TV there was an adventure. show and touring troupe from the late ‗60s until 1984. Later in life, God blessed Jeremy with Megan Rumbaugh. She was a soul mate who shared the same interests. They met in Ed- mond and quickly grew close to one another. A terrific team of horsemen, Jeremy would start‘em and she would finish‘em. They were married August 8, 2009 at the Waterloo Nazarene Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. After the ceremony they established resi- Joe Baker’s Recognition and Honors dence in Higgins, Texas. Jeremy continued to work on the ranch. Cowtown Society of Western Music Heroes Megan found a job at Cedar Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Arnett, Academy of Western Artists Disc Jockey of the Year Oklahoma. Five months after the wedding Jeremy fell ill and was Cowtown Society of Western Music Disc Jockey of the Year eventually diagnosed with AML. They went to OU Medical Center Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest Hall of Fame to begin treatment. His focus was to fight and defeat this daunting Membership Director—Cowtown Society of Western Music foe. Along the way, he inspired and made friends with many fel- Board of Directors—Cowtown Society of Western Music low cancer patients. The hospital staff grew attached to him be- Seattle Western Swing Music Society POWS Hall of Fame Backforty Newsletter—CSWM’s Publication of the Year 2009 cause of his incredible positive attitude and Faith. And through it The Western Swing Society Sacramento CA Hall of Fame all, Megan was steadfast by his side, as an amazing guardian KNMB, Western Music Assn. 2006 Radio Station Of The Year angel, and guiding light. Jeremy‘s parents, Jennifer, Scott, and KWMW, Western Music Assn. 2007 Radio Station Of The Year Tami also spent many hours comforting and caring for their ailing boy. Megan‘s parents, Jerry and Sherol Rumbaugh, and sister,