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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 > Humor Humor: Hangovers: 21 of 40
Hangovers? What God-fearing respectable drinker ever gets a hangover? I have not participated in such morning-after rituals like headaches, hurling or asking myself "where am I and who is she?" since I was a weak little punk of a boy.Hangovers are for novices. Hangovers are only achieved after drinking (and throwing up) cheap... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Longing: 41 of 77
ME AGAINST THE WALLSVERSE #1:Holding on to yesterday, I'm holding down this barstool.In the corner of the mirror I can see a falling fool.Another round of courage 'cause goodbye says it all.Tonight it's the same old fight, it's me against the walls.CHORUS:Tonight as I lay me down to sleep,I pray the Lord my broken mind I'll k... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Country music: 9 of 16
There are only two kinds of music in the world...Country and Western. It is a shame that the majority of Americans cannot hear the glorious sounds of a whining steel guitar or a Texas fiddle on mainstream radio stations anymore.I was listening to my local ten trillion-watt FM radio station the other morning. I was shaving. No... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Most influential country music albums of all time: 3 of 5
Country music as a genre has influenced the world of music for nearly 100 years. The very first country music recordings were referred to as "hillbilly" music, then later, "folk" music. The first country single to sell one million copies was not by the Carter Family or Jimmie Rodgers. It was recorded by a man named Marion Sla... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parades: 12 of 19
It was truly appalling. I was shocked beyond words. Sickened. Horror stricken. It was the proudest day of my life!My siamese twins, Rip and Zip, were the co-grand marshals of the annual Gay Day St. Patrick's Day Parade for siamese twins in our little German-American hamlet in the American South. All three pairs of the siamese... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 105 of 166
Sigh-CloneA Renegade chef chopsThrough the desert,Bringing bread for the DeadAs they rise and bow to the Yeast.Voices make me nervousAnd wonder what time it is.The phone ringsAnd I answer the Door.Nobody is ever there.I breathe the freshly cut lawnThat lingers in the SummertimeFlavored scent of my childhood.You roll over and ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The top-selling music artist in history: 4 of 6
Before 1965, calculating the precise total of an artist's album an single sales was almost impossible. Generally, the pre-1965 music scene simply rounded numbers and offered their best guess. Nowadays, counting sales is a science. After all, selling product is the number one reason why music exists commercially.As to say who ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Website reviews: OurStage.com: 4 of 6
The 21st century is a great time to be a musician and film maker. There has been no other time in entertainment history that public exposure is so readily available to aspiring artists in film and music. A shining example of this exposure is ourstage.com.Millions of music and flim buffs can log on to Ourstage and listen to an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wild & free: 103 of 152
Conch RepublicThe end of the Rainbow...Endless opportunities.Key West sets itself on a crash courseWith fantasy and reality.How can we live this way?Once a safe haven forPirates, smugglers and America's undesirables,Bone Island still perspires danger.America's last bastion for bridge burners,Key West strikes the match for usA... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Musicians: The importance of building a fan base: 13 of 19
The roar of the crowd. The bright stage lights beating relentlessly against your sweat-soaked skin. The thrill of knowing and feeling that the people you're playing for are really connecting with you through your music. That's what it's like when you've got a fan base.Each and every serious musician who wants to sell product,... More..