Strange but true….they say that the measure of success can be defined if people can recognise the artist by their first name. Example in pop music would probably relate to Elvis, Cliff, Cilla, Elton, and in country Kenny, Dolly, Reba, Merle, George and of course Johnny. Of them all, and with due respect to the [...]
Don Williams returns to tour
Mention the words ‘Gentle Giant’ in country music circles and everyone knows we’re talking about Don Williams. In 1971 he embarked on a solo career recording for JMI Records and what followed made a mark in country music history, gaining a string of top ten hits between 1974 and 1991. Only four of his forty [...]
The American Connection Country Music Show
On this week’s show I’m introducing you to a new feature that pays tribute to the British Country music artists who entertain around the length and breadth of the country. ‘Made in Britain’ today features a Scottish artist who has already gained accolades from various British organisations and he features in our very first spot. [...]
Ken Dodd brings ‘Happiness’ to Sunderland
What makes you have a good old hearty laugh? When it comes to having a tear stained face through laughing there are a few who do it for me. Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau, The Goons, Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise, Joe Pasquale, the radio show ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’ and then there’s [...]
Take an American Ride with Toby Keith
A couple of weeks ago the top selling single in the States and Number One in the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart was a brand new offering from Toby Keith called ‘The American Ride’. It is also the title of his brand new CD album release. That latest number one means now that Mr Keith [...]