THROWBACK THURSDAY - Merle Haggard

 In the wee hours of Tuesday morning I dreamed I was spending final hours with the great Merle Haggard. In the dream, he counted me as a friend he'd known for many years.

Sadly, that isn't true. I never had the opportunity to meet Merle Haggard or to interview him. I don't regret having not had the chance because I believe that all things happen for a reason. Someday, I'll have the opportunity to talk to a lot of great artists in country music's Grand Palace. Until then, I can only share their music with my readers.

In the dream, this song was playing in the background and thought it was perfect for today's Throwback Thursday video.

We miss you Merle Haggard!

Country Blessings

~ Kelly

ALBUM OF THE YEAR/ POPULAR COVER - nominees

I love these two categories today. Sometimes it only takes one song to connect you with an artist. When that happens, you can't get enough... thus the Album. Clicking on the titles listed below will take you to MyTexasMusic where you can hear clips from the albums.

This year's nominees for ALBUM OF THE YEAR are:

 

 

BURNED AT THE CROSSROADS - Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone

SMALL TOWN OUTLAW - Robby White & Tejas Gringos

TIRED EYES - The Washers

OPEN YOUR EYES - Mike Amabile

TRUE STORY - The Bigsbys


Are you ready for more great albums? This time it's all about the POPULAR COVER AWARD! Leave a comment and tell us your favorite Cover Tune! Again, clicking links will take you to My Texas Music where you can hear clips from all the nominees... and so much more!
Or you can go to the Nominees Page. Scroll down to Popular Cover and hear the full song!

CAREFREE HIGHWAY - Rick Busby (Gordon Lightfoot)

I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME - Ashlee Rose (Bonnie Rait)

MISSING YOU - Smythe & Taylor (John Waite)

SING ME BACK HOME - john Arthur martinez (Merle Haggard)

TIGER BY THE TAIL - Robby White & The Tejas Gringos (Buck Owens)