Craig Havighurst

Air Castle of the South: WSM and the Making of Music City - Craig Havighurst

In the early days of radio as barn dance programs began to spring up in many spots on the map, the Grand Ole Opry, then known as the WSM Barn Dance,…More...

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Robert Earl Keen—The Irony and Humor

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I’ve avoided writing about Mr. Robert Earl Keen for one reason. Doing justice to the man is a daunting task. Mainstream country stations ignored his work…More...

Shut up and Sing

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Shut up and Sing is playing in limited theaters. Leah and I drove to Austin and watched it tonight. I entered the theater a fan of the Chicks; I came out in love with these…More...

Slaid Cleaves Interview

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This week, Don Henry Ford Jr. gives us a look into the great singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves. Slaid recently dropped by Don’s ranch to talk about life and music. This…More...

Steve Earle - A Prophet in your Midst

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A prophet is seldom recognized among his own. When Jesus came along and preached in his hometown, they asked, isn’t this the son of the carpenter?Among us lesser…More...

Steve Earle - Washington Square Serenade

Artist: Steve Earle - Album name: Washington Square…

Full disclosure: Steve Earle is my favorite singer/songwriter. Because of this, I expect a lot from the man. His latest, in my not-so-humble opinion, is a mixed bag.

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