Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian, not a Statesman. He was only country in spurts, or by accident. But even the kickers and the honky-tonkers out there will conclude that Gordon Lightfoot was undeniably essential.
30 years ago today—May 1st 1993—Charley Pride took the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville as he had done many times before, but this time it was special.
Now it’s time to stop beating around the bush, and cut right down to the nitty gritty of By God country music. Brennen Leigh’s hauled off and written and recorded a full blown honky tonk album.