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Original Drifting Cowboys Member Braxton Schuffert Dead at 97

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:23 +0000

Braxton Schuffert, who was an original member of Hank Williams‘ backing band the Drifting Cowboys, has died. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the musician passed away Friday (April 26) in the hospital following an extended illness. He was 97 years old. Schuffert may be unknown to many country fans, but he holds an important place [...]

Alabama Bill Moves to Assume Ownership of Hank Williams' Gravesite

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:30:13 +0000

A pending bill before the Alabama Legislature would empower the capital city of Montgomery to take over ownership of the cemetery where legendary country music pioneer Hank Williams is buried. The singer died in West Virginia on Jan. 1, 1953 at the age of 29. He is buried in Montgomery in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, [...]

Hank Williams Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:30 +0000

2013 marks 90 years since the birth of country legend Hank Williams and 60 years since his tragic death. While he didn't live to see 30, the indelible mark he left on the genre is indisputable. Now, the Hank Williams Estate, which is overseen by his children Jett and Hank Williams, Jr., is making over 200 live performance recordings available to movie houses, TV production companies and ad agencies.

Jamey Johnson Is One Busy Boy [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:55:35 +0000

Jamey Johnson is incredibly busy now days. Not only is he writing music on a daily basis, finishing an album, doing his own tour, helping in his home state of Alabama to raise funds for tornado victims and now, Johnson has agreed to join the Willie ranks for the 2011 "Throw-down Tour" with Willie Nelson and friends. But that's not all.

Best Love Songs Of All Time [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:47:03 +0000

With valentines day upon us, L-O-V-E fills the air and your radio as well. What is thee most romantic country love song of all time? What is “your” favorite country love song? Does your favorite make the list. A new special aire this past weekend on CMT-TV, it’s CMT’s 40 Greatest Love Songs. The two-hour [...]