Mickey Gilley as Famous for His Club as His Hits

Mickey Gilley as Famous for His Club as His Hits

When Mickey Gilley says it’s been an incredible ride, he’s not necessarily referring to the mechanical bulls at one of the clubs that bears his name.  “It’s been 40 years, and I’m still working the road and working my theater in Branson,” he said, adding with a laugh....
Jeannie Seely – Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Star

Jeannie Seely – Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Star

Saying Yes to Something Special Life on the road usually holds some surprises and unexpected events, no matter how much you plan, according to Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member Jeannie Seely, who has maintained her reputation as “Miss Country Soul” across six...
John Conlee:  A Rose by Any Other Name

John Conlee:  A Rose by Any Other Name

Would “Rose Colored Glasses” by any other name sound as sweet?  John Conlee will never know, but his 1978 hit actually began with another title. “When I started writing it, I was using ‘love colored glasses,’” he said. “During the process I thought of the old phrase...
Jim Ed Brown: Dapper and Distinguished

Jim Ed Brown: Dapper and Distinguished

The black and white video features two very attractive young women flanking a drop-dead gorgeous man. It’s 1965, and The Browns are at the Grand Ole Opry singing “The Three Bells,” their 1959 number one hit. Maxine and Bonnie Brown don matching sleeveless,...
Only in America Red White and Blue Dreams

Only in America Red White and Blue Dreams

Country Music has produced many patriotic songs throughout its long history, and one of the most enduring is “Only in America” released in June 2001 by award-winning duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn.The lyrics were penned by Brooks in collaboration with songwriters...