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#TBT: If We Make It Through December by Merle Haggard (@merlehaggard)

November 19, 2015 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

Today we're going to throw it back about 40 years for one of the most unique country songs in history. I guess there isn't anything particularly crazy about the melody, but I do think the song is very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merle Haggard Tagged With: Life, Men, Merle Haggard, Song, TBT

Stay Here And Drink by Hank Williams Jr.

September 14, 2013 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

You read that title right. This one is by Hank Williams Jr. It's a classic Merle Haggard song, but this time it's Hank bringing the track back to life. On the studio version you'll hear Merle on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hank Williams Jr. Tagged With: Hank Williams Jr., Life, Men, Merle Haggard, Song

Wayne Mills Plays The Last Honky Tonk

February 26, 2011 by Dayne Shuda 3 Comments

Working hard and making music. Wayne Mills and his band have been busy for years now. I was just introduced to their latest single and to my surprise the guys have been working hard to crack … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Doug Supernaw, George Jones, Mark Chesnutt, Merle Haggard, Wayne Mills Band

Country Music Research: First Hit Song

February 7, 2011 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

The geek is me shows in this post. I wanted to dig into the ins and outs of the first hits of major country artists. I've always heard that country artists need to have something snappy, uptempo, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Headline Tagged With: Alabama, Alan Jackson, Barbara Mandrell, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Conway Twitty, Dierks Bentley, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Gary Allan, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Joe Diffie, John Michael Montgomery, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Keith Whitley, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Martina McBride, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Patsy Cline, Patty Loveless, Randy Travis, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Shania Twain, Steve Wariner, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

Miranda Lambert Live in Eau Claire, WI 2010

July 24, 2010 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

Miranda Lambert is only 26 years old, but she's been a road warrior for ten years now. Since she was 17 the young star has been playing in rock and country bands while honing her skills as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Blake Shelton, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert

Merle Haggard Holds Nothing Back

July 23, 2010 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

Merle Haggard has been a star in country music since his debut in the mid '60s. He's had one of the most successful and sustaining careers in country music history. Haggard is an idol for many, having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert Influenced by Petty and Haggard

June 25, 2010 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

Miranda Lambert is a bad ass that can sing a ballad. It's a little strange to say, but Miranda Lambert has the grit and passion to sing a song like Gunpowder & Lead one minute as she bashes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Headline Tagged With: Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Steve Earle, Tom Petty

Merle and Willie: The Boys are Back in Town

April 23, 2010 by Dayne Shuda Leave a Comment

CMT and Chet Flippo had a great mention about new music from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. I'm listening to Merle Haggard's I Am What I Am right now on the I Am What I Am MySpace page. It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson

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