In the latest sneak peek of a track from King of the Road, the tremendously entertaining and star-packed tribute to songwriting legend Roger Miller, honky-tonk queen Loretta Lynn delivers a vintage performance of Miller’s “Half a Mind” that’s as much an homage to Miller’s lyrical genius as it is a tribute to the artist who first made it a hit 60 years ago.
Lynn’s delivery of “Half a Mind” – a hit for Ernest Tubb and his Texas Troubadours in 1958 – complements the crying steel guitar of the song...
Lynn’s delivery of “Half a Mind” – a hit for Ernest Tubb and his Texas Troubadours in 1958 – complements the crying steel guitar of the song...
- 7/26/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Country music singer Carl Smith has died at the age of 82. Known as "Mister Country," he passed away on Saturday at his home in Franklin, Tennessee.
Former Grand Ole Opry announcer Keith Bilbrey told New York Times that Smith recently suffered a stroke and had been in failing health.
Smith had 41 chart singles during the '50s, including his hits "Let's Live a Little," "If Teardrops Were Pennies," and "Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way," all of which established his name in country music.
He married fellow Grand Ole Opry member June Carter in 1952. They had one child together, singer Carlene Carter, before they divorced in 1956. He married "I Let the Stars Get in My Eyes" hitmaker Goldie Hill the following year.
Former Grand Ole Opry announcer Keith Bilbrey told New York Times that Smith recently suffered a stroke and had been in failing health.
Smith had 41 chart singles during the '50s, including his hits "Let's Live a Little," "If Teardrops Were Pennies," and "Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way," all of which established his name in country music.
He married fellow Grand Ole Opry member June Carter in 1952. They had one child together, singer Carlene Carter, before they divorced in 1956. He married "I Let the Stars Get in My Eyes" hitmaker Goldie Hill the following year.
- 1/19/2010
- icelebz.com
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