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Recorded in 1924 for the Victor label, this was the B-side of "Wreck of the Old 97." It sold more than 7 million copies, an unheard-of figure for that era. He recorded more than 5000 songs, often the same one by using more than 100 pseudonyms.

Recorded in 1929 for the Victor label, this was the first version of the ballad of Tom Dula, who was captured by G.B. Grayson's uncle, James Grayson.

His Dixieliners included folks like Sam and Kirk McGee, the Delmore Brothers, and, here, Clyde Moody and Bill Westbrook, real name Wesbrooks. They had joined a new outfit formed a month earlier by Bill Monroe called the Blue Grass Boys and Moody and Wesbrooks recorded this song on the same day and in the same WSB studio in Atlanta as were the first Monroe recordings with his new outfit.

An early version of this Cowboy Jack Clement song, recorded in 1960 and released on United Artists.

Clint put out this album in 2017 with some of Nashville's best, including Dennis Crouch, Eugene Moles and Doug Jernigan, who plays steel on this one. Clint could have been Georgette's half-brother.

This is such a good album. One of Hag's songs.

Hag died on his 79th birthday four years ago on April 6th. There won't be another one like him. Here's a deep cut he co-wrote with Red Simpson and recorded for Capitol in 1971.

From the Epic label in 1981, featuring Hag's long time drummer, Claire "Biff" Adams, who passed away on March 7th at the age of 83.

Merle critiques today's country music in one of his later releases.

This song talks about the slow demise of his grandfather, a hero in his eyes. It's ironic that he is now diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Brandy's new album came out March 6th, and has all original songs and co-writes from her.

Going out to Matt in Columbia. Charlie Rich had a hit with this Danny O'Keefe song in the 1970s.

Speedy wanted to hear Jamey Johnson's version of the Mel Tillis classic. "Well, I hope that the train from Caribou, Maine runs over your new love affair."

Rounding out this set of requests with one going out to Bill and Annabelle. Recorded for Decca Records in 1951, Red sang this Reverend Thomas Dorsey classic at Hank Williams' funeral in 1953.

Originally released in 1966 on Tower Records. Jean Shepherd had a recording of this about a decade earlier.

Between his rockabilly output, Dollie label recordings and work with Johnny Cash after Luther's death, Carl Perkins should be considered for the Country Music Hall of Fame, IMO.

Bobby originally released his version of the Danny Dill/Mel Tillis classic in 1963 and here he re-records it with Chris Stapleton.

Wade Ray on the vocal with this 1953 RCA release, the great Noel Boggs on steel guitar.

In 1968 Scotty held his first steel guitar convention at the Parkway Motel as a crowd of about 75 people attended. The last convention was in 2015, just a few weeks before Scotty passed away on September 23 at the age of 83.

Recorded in 1964 and written by Bill Anderson, this was Weldon Myrick's steel guitar debut. The song spent eight weeks at #1 and later prompted Connie to say that Myrick was "the guy who was responsible for creating the Connie Smith sound.

James wanted to hear this Hank Snow tune from the RCA label in 1951. Hank was an early country music explorer of Caribbean sounds as Johnny and Jack were also doing at the same time.

I'm really enjoying Ryan's latest release, recording right here in St. Louis at The Focal Point. Esther Rose wrote this one.

From Craig's sophomore release, which came out March 20th. He sings with an authenticity you can't ignore.

Rebecca Patek plays fiddle and dobro and Melissa Carper plays bass, banjo and guitar as the Buffalo Gals Band, based in the Nashville area. They co-wrote this one with Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay.

These guys--William Clarke Green, Cleto Cordero, Josh Abbott and John Baumann--are new to my ears but I'm enjoying this release. Bruce Robison produced the album.

And another artist new to my ears. Tar snakes are those areas of roadways repaired with tar-based sealant that leaves winding black marks on the road. They are a hazard to motorcyclists in particular.

A great version of the Bill Doggett tune, with Ray Benson, Derek O'Brien and Mike Flanigan. All the best to Ray Benson and everyone battling COVID-19.

Just recently reviewed this album and am enjoying it.

Corb Lund's new album hits the streets on April 24th.