Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Country Music Pride

Country Music Pride

Nashville Reacts To The Passing Of Little Jimmy Dickens

Posted: 05 Jan 2015 05:18 PM PST

Last week we in the country music community lost yet another of our own, Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens.  The fact that country performers have always been a close knit lot is no secret, and one does not spend over sixty years in the business of providing joy and entertainment for fans without forming some strong bonds along the way.  The following is an opportunity for some of Jimmy's closest compatriots to share a little on the small man with the formidable legacy.

Nashville Songwriter Hall Of Fame member Mel Tillis shared this on his late friend, "I have known Little Jimmy Dickens for 60 years." "- a little man with a big heart and the best entertainer that ever stepped on the Opry stage".

Esteemed singer/songwriter Larry Gatlin, best known as a member of  hit group The Gatlin Brothers, gave us this on the wee wailer. "Pound for pound, inch for inch, Tater..was the greatest entertainer in the history of the world. Period."

"His country charm, sharp wit, and graciousness made him a star that everyone wanted to meet", says Ricky Skaggs. While Aaron Tippin tells, "One of the greatest things I've passed down to my boys was my friendship with Little Jimmy Dickens. We will miss him". "He was such a nice man to me since the first time I met him. He was a friend to all of us. God bless him", comes from Sammy Kershaw.

All of the renowned talent paying homage to Little Jimmy this week exemplifies the impact on an industry and it's fans that only a true shining light can provide. Yet, out of all these testimonies none paints us a better portrait of the man than this recent statement from friend and collaborator Brad Paisley.

"As the sun sets on this planet tonight, for the first time in 94 years it is without my hero, Little Jimmy Dickens.

Why was he my hero? Jimmy made more out of his time in earth than anyone I've ever known; an incredible life in every measurable way. Longevity? Yes, practically unheard of. Faith? Totally and wholeheartedly. Humor? There was no one funnier, or with a better sense of it. A true entertainer? The best I've ever seen. Charm? Unmatched. Love? This was a big one. I think he loved everyone he ever met, and if not, he never let it be known. More importantly, I think everyone who ever met him loved him instantly…and forever. Romance? He and Mona had the most romantic story I've ever heard. Check it out sometime. Friendship? Well I can honestly say he was the best friend any human being could ask for. Bar none.

Much will be said and written about his incredible and unique place in Country Music history. Which could fill a book. But that isn't how I'll remember him. I will remember the human being that best check-marked all the boxes of a complete and wonderful life. My hero.

Do not mourn Little Jim. Celebrate him. Relive and share the memories. Aspire to be like him. And above all, laugh at the punchlines, the craziness, and the way he so gracefully made this planet a funnier, better, richer place while he was alive. And in doing so, will continue to for years to come."  -Paisley


In recent years Jimmy reached an even wider audience by participating in multiple award shows, appearing in music videos and performing, alongside fellow Opry stars Bill Anderson, George Jones and Paisley as a member of the Kung-Pao Buckaroos. A facetious band of cowboys acting out skits on Brad's records. The two had grown very close and the words shared by Brad echo in the minds of all lucky enough to meet, work with, or be entertained by Little Jimmy Dickens.

The Band Perry Releases GRAMMY Nominated “Gentle On My Mind” Video

Posted: 05 Jan 2015 02:49 PM PST

ACM Vocal Group of the Year, The Band Perry, recently released the new video for their Grammy-nominated version of Glen Campbell's “Gentle On My Mind." The current single is the lead track from the soundtrack to the James Keach-directed documentary, Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, about the country legend. A month ago today, the superstar trio received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for this song.

The Band Perry has earned multiple awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association, CMT Music Awards, all the way to The American Country Awards. They have also received several nominations from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Teen Choice Awards and The American Country Countdown Awards. And to add to their list of awards, they were also recently nominated for “Favorite Country Group” by the People’s Choice Awards which will air on CBS, Wednesday, January 7th.

Watch the video HERE.

The video features the sibling trio, Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry, Alexander Ludwig (Vikings, The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor) and Shelley Hennig (Justified, Teen Wolf, Ouija). The video was directed by The Band Perry’s creative director Owen Thomas.  The Republic Nashville clip features some personal live footage of the trio at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as eye-catching footage which was shot with the rugged terrain of Death Valley, California as its back drop.

The Band Perry recently wrapped their 'We Are Pioneers World Tour' and are in the studio working on new music as we speak for their third studio album. On New Year's Eve they performed on Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution on Fox.

For tour dates and more information about TBP, visit their website.

 

 

 

 

 

Miranda Lambert Logs On To Pinterest For The New Year

Posted: 05 Jan 2015 08:57 AM PST

For all you who are addicted to Pinterest and Country Music as I am, you will be excited to know one of country music's top leading ladies, Miranda Lambert, has kicked off the new year by creating her own Pinterest account!

The country megastar has joined the visual discovery tool which allows users to pin particular ideas, projects and interests, to their personalized Pinterest boards.

So far Miranda has pinned posts about antiquing, home décor, inspirational quotes and of course everything doggie.

If aren’t already inspired by her country style, click here to follow her page! Happy pinning!

Miranda Lambert Pinterest Page

Miranda Lambert Pinterest Page
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