Diane’s Country Music Newsletter – 31 August 2016

NEWS Country Music Nation reports, “Only one day after her 59th birthday, we have some heartbreaking news to report about Holly Dunn. The country music icon has been diagnosed with cancer.” The article then quotes from a June 19 interview with Hallels and adds, “News about it didn’t really start circulating until August 22. Country […]

The Grand Tour: The Life And Music Of George Jones

By Rich Kienzle George Jones, one of the greatest performers in country music history, began his career at age twelve, playing his guitar and singing on the streets of Beaumont, Texas. At age 61, in 1992, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Sixteen years later, he was named one of the […]

Diane’s Country Music Newsletter – 17 August 2016

FEATURED ARTIST – SHERWIN LINTON Sherwin Linton is running for President of the United States. His slogan is “You Do Have a Choice” and his platform is “Stop Child Abuse.” He ran once before, in 1980, during the Reagan-Carter faceoff. Although not on the ballot, he received more than thirty write-in votes in his home […]

Diane’s Country Music Newsletter – 3 August 2016

NEWS  TG Sheppard reported on Facebook that last week’s “Stars Behind The Stars” benefit for the Dallas Police raised over $148,000. He posted this photo of himself and Randy Travis: