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Patsy Cline is an American Icon, not just to the country music industry but to the entire music industry. She was one of those great artists whose music never wears old. She was a pioneer for women in music and she is still a role model for women and young girls, years after her death.
Early in her music career Patsy was in love with country music. Her songs grabbed the hearts of everyone who heard them. The power of her voice Read the rest of this entry »
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Dolly Parton, often referred to as “The Queen of Country Music,” is one of the world’s most popular and well known female country singers of all times. In addition to her extensive musical career, Parton has starred in several movies and is also known for her charity work. She plays more ten different instruments and composed her first song when she was just 4 years old.
Parton was discovered at the tender age of 9 years old, but did not gain world recognition Read the rest of this entry »
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Hank Williams, Jr. was born Randall Hank Williams on May 26, 1949. He is the son of Hank Williams, Sr., who is considered by many to be the pioneer of country music. Hank Williams is known for his ability to play multiple instruments including the fiddle, drums, bass guitar,keyboards, piano and banjo. He is also known for his unique blend of country, southern rock and blues.
Hank Williams, Jr. endured a personal tragedy that almost ended his career on May 8, 1975. He fell off a mountain and broke his skull as well as several bones is his face. He had Read the rest of this entry »
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Hank Williams, Sr.
The future Hank Williams was born Hiram King Williams in 1923. His music reflected the times in which he was born and raised. From the uproarious Roaring Twenties to hardships of the 1930′s, war years of the 1940′s, until his death in 1953, his music was emblematic of his life. He was born in Alabama where he met the chief musical influence in his later musical life, Rufus Payne. The handsome, enigmatic crooner of country music started his singing career on WFSA radio. At this point, he dropped out of school and Read the rest of this entry »