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Kris Kristofferson On Todays' Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:10:17 +0000

One of the most successful singer/songwriters in both country and pop music is Kris Kristofferson, and today is his 76th birthday. We begin today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with a song he wrote and Sammi Smith recorded, "Help Me Make It Through The Night", which went to number one in 1971. You may remember when he was recording with the Highwaymen (along with friends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings), so we'll feature a song recorded by them as well.

Goin' To Luckenbach, Texas On Today's Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:10:01 +0000

You've heard me feature Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., with Waylon & Willie Wednesdays. Today, we're kicking off the Double with the number one song on this day in 1977, "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) by Waylon, with a little help from Willie at the end.

Waylon Jennings Final Recordings Coming In September

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:47 +0000

Waylon Jennings may have passed away over 10 years ago but his music continues to live on. Now, according to the Los Angeles Times, an album of songs recorded shortly before he died will be released in September. The collection, "Goin' Down Rockin': The Last recordings of Waylon Jennings" will consist of 12 songs eleven of which were written by Waylon. Jessi Colter, Waylon's widow, says the songs were written and sung with heartfelt emotion.

Waylon Jennings Tribute Album Coming February 7

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:15:37 +0000

The new Waylon Jennings tribute album "The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings Volume 2" will be released on Feb. 7. According to CMT the follow up to Volume 1 of the expected trilogy will feature established country stars as well as several newcomers performing the songs that Waylon made famous.

Waylon Jennings – Born On This Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:05:59 +0000

Almost every week, it’s a “Waylon & Willie Wednesday” on Big Frog 104′s “Country Classic Double” at 11:30 am. And today, it’s a special edition, the late Waylon Jenings birthday is today – he would have been 74. According to Waylon’s biography from Wikipedia: “Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was [...]

Songs About Rain – Tad Pole's Top 5

Tad Pole — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:23:30 +0000

It seems to odd with the sun shining, to be talking about storms t. If you got witness last night’s thunderstorms, it was just like a song with rain running down the windows and booms rattling the house. So with some thought and threats (wife says I better include Keith Urban) here are my Top [...]

Waylon Jennings Tribute CD Coming Soon

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:05:38 +0000

A compilation of Waylon Jennings songs entitled “The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings Volume 1″ will be available on Tuesday February 8th. The tribute collection will feature a number of classic and contemporary country performers including Randy Houser who chose to record “I’m A Ramblin’ Man” because it related to his own [...]

Alabama Reunites For Tribute To Waylon

Tad Pole — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:06:39 +0000

Country group, Alabama has reunited for at least one song. A Waylon Jennings tribute album will be in stores February of next year. One of the songs will feature Alabama’s rendition of “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.”Other artists included on the tribute are Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser. Here’s a [...]