Posts Tagged ‘Jean Shepard’

  Friends and neighbors!   We've got a big show planned for you this week.  We're calling it Queens of Country and we'll be playing all of your favorite country tunes from all of your favorite female country stars!   Starting way back in the early 20th century, women struggled to find a true voice in country music.  It was very much a "boys-club" and women were often portrayed as one-dimensional characters.   The female musicians were ...

  Happy Friday, Folks!   Now, as you all know...we love the good, classic country around here.  The only problem is, the definition of classic is constantly changing with the passage of time.  As the clock ticks, more and more artists slip into that elusive genre of "classic." Well, we happen to think this man should be included in the new class of classic.  His first hit came out over 20 years ago after ...

It's been another great week, Country Music Fans! We've got a big show coming up for you this weekend that you can't afford to miss.  We were honored to have country legend Jean Shepard, right here in our very own Hard Scuffle Studios for a little interview. Jean and Jim Ed have been friends for a very long time.  Since way back when their careers were first getting started, actually!  And it ...

A few weeks ago the Country Music Hall of Fame announced this year's inductees. As most of you probably have heard, the 2011 inductees included Jean Shepard, Reba McEntire and songwriter, Bobby Braddock. Like all Country Music Hall of Fame inductees of the past, Jean, Reba and Bobby are completely worthy of the honor and each have certainly left their impression on country ...