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I am a freelance Country music journalist and author. I have two books published: "European Confession" and "Country Conversations: Timeless Stories from the Legends of Country Music."
I am passionate about Classic Country music and Traditional Country music.

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: What I know: 2 of 54
SWEET JEALOUSYVERSE #1:As we lie here together with my arms around you tight,Your kiss is on my lips but someone else is on your mind.You can't help but think about him, the one you left behind.I wish now I didn't know, Lord, I never meant to pry.CHORUS:Sweet jealousy, it's burning holes in my mind.Knowing I'm not your first ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Top 20 favorite singers of all time: 7 of 49
Opinion is a very strong force in any genre of music. The opinion of the listener is a powerful force in making or breaking the career of an artist. Making a list of the top 20 favorite singers of all time is one of those powerful opinion-generated moves a listener can create.My musical tastes can sway on a whim. So, in givin... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 25 of 125
I'VE BUILT A MANSIONVERSE #1:They say silence is golden and unspoken thoughts can't be measured.If a last long look is priceless then you've left me with untold treasures.A working man couldn't keep you, now you're a rich man's dream.But I've built a mansion from what's left of you and me.CHORUS:The goodbye note you left made... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Long live the king: Why Elvis is the greatest performer of all time: 2 of 10
Performers, especially music artists, all have a team of dedicated behind-the-scenes people working feverishly to ensure their artist is the best and most popular. Elvis Presley is no different.Elvis had a great talent for performing. He was a mezmerizing stage artist as well as emaculate in the recording studio. But Elvis ha... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) What songs would you want played at your funeral: 10 of 47
The beautiful thing about music is that great music is timeless and can be a reflection of a person's life in the space of a simple three and a half-minute song. Choosing the songs that will be played at your own funeral is a matter of when in life you choose those songs. Certainly, when you are in your twenties, the songs wi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family portraits: 5 of 23
My old lady called me on the pay phone at my favorite watering hole and asked if I wanted to partake in the making of a family portrait. I asked her if she was certain I was the one that she wanted to speak with since the last time I heard from her, she was on her way to Vegas to gamble away my drinking cash. That was a decad... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Tips for musicians and bands when approaching music journalists: 2 of 9
One of the most perplexing challanges in the music industry is capturing the favorable attention of a music journalist. Today, most bands, artist and musicians shy away from those that live and die by the pen. Yet, the pen is mightier than the guitar!As an artist, you should cozy up to music reviewers and journalists. They ar... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Sad songs that will make you cry: 15 of 61
A song that can evoke enough emotion to stir tears in the listener's eyes is rare in the 21st century's music world. In my personal listening experience, there are many songs that have brought enough raw emotions to the table to make me cry. Some of the songs are truly sad and others are so spiritually stirring that it makes ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Favorite movie opening lines: 3 of 12
The opening line of a movie sets the entire tone of the story. I've heard great ones and terrible ones. Let's take a look at some of the truly great opening lines of some of the best pictures ever made."We were somewhere outside of Barstow when the drugs finally hit." - Johnny Depp, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.This line se... More..
Travel > United States Where to find live music in Huntsville, AL: 1 of 4
The South is the birthplace of several forms of American music. Rock N Roll was born in the South. So was Blues. Country music was created in the South. There are literally hundreds of famous musicians, composers and songwriters who are natives of Alabama. Huntsville happens to be the hub of North Alabama's music scene. Hunts... More..