(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Growing up near Neyland Stadium and being exposed to the real Rocky Top as well as the color of bright orange, Dolly Parton has a lot of familiarity with the University Tennessee. And now the country music star has partenered with UT athletics on a new album, Rockstar with her rendition "of Rocky Top," as well as … [Read more...]
The Ten Best Unique Outdoor Music Venues in Tennessee
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the variety of sounds coming from all its parts, the state of Tennessee could well be known as the Music State. Heck, Nashville has long been known as Music City, but there's more to the scene than country. There's bluegrass and, of course, Elvis. Plus local bands providing their own sounds. All over the "Music State" … [Read more...]
PBS ‘Iconic Women Of Country’ Show Explores Female Country Music Legends
Current Stars Look Back On Singers' Popular Songs Loretta Lynn. Dolly Parton. Patsy Cline. These are just three female country music legends that will be featured in an upcoming PBS show, the "Iconic Women Of Country." The show pays tribute to 14 women icons of country music. It is set to air June 1 on PBS stations around the USA (check local listings … [Read more...]
Remembering Merle Haggard The Singer & The Drinker
'I Think I'll Just Sit Here And Drink' An Appropriate Song For Country Music Singer's Legacy By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger I had known of Merle Haggard and his legendary song "Okie From Muskogee" because I am from East Tennessee. But I never had any real interest in seeing him in concert because I was never much of a country music fan. When I moved to … [Read more...]