Loretta Lynn was a national treasure! The outpouring of love after her death was comforting. She was not just a Country music jewel, but also the world’s. Her origin story is authentic, and she was a 100% country girl.

A product of depression era Kentucky, she shared her life and gave us her take on life with any who would listen. Loretta was part of Country music’s evolution and revolution. She was standing up for her sisters who weren’t quite ready to burn their bras. She stood up for herself. Certain male behavior was not going to be tolerated. Certain floozies were going to get a “Fist City” if they didn’t look out.

Loretta Lynn was the real thing. Shania Twain said without Loretta there would be no Shania. Tim McGraw called her timeless. Her star fans and her fan club fans couldn’t get online fast enough to sing her praises. It was very hard at times for us to watch her move into those golden years.

There was a time when Conway Twitty would call friends and say, “I just heard a song that’s not for me, but would be great for you!” Mike Curb could always get excited about the latest song he would be headed to the studio to record. Music Row ...

The end of the year is racing toward us. The CMA Awards voting is a sure sign, and the 2022 “CMT Artists of the Year” special is another. Five artists were chosen for collectively dominating the last 12 months in Country music, per the press release from ...

Award shows on a great night sell talent and product. It’s why they’ve lasted so long. They’re great vehicles for exposing the latest movie, song, fashion, whatever … a great town meeting. Battle Stations … Battle Stations … ...

When the highest rated show on cable TV gets involved with a Country music story, you know we are in uncertain times. Country stars helped recently divide the Republic a little more, crossing swords on the gender war issue. Both sides are at fault…sorry. From ...

Public relations specialists were earning their money on Music Row the last few days. First, a well-handled divorce announcement concerning the five-year marriage of Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans. A difficult subject, and presented textbook style. Ballerini made ...

As Labor Day approaches, you can feel the pace of the year begin to speed up. The summer of 2022 was just too damn hot! A rough weather summer for the Southern half of the U.S. The shows in the Northern tier of states had OK weather, but a few of the festivals were just ...

Was just on Ticketmaster deciding if I wanted to pay $265 for a halfway back seat in the arena bowl for an upcoming Eagles concert. That was better than a $600-something seat closer on the floor. Or $130 up in the nosebleed where you get twice the concert (hear it once, ...

Every tried to change the way the old crew used to do things? You are the new guy/girl, and they hired you for your energy and new blood. Well, the old blood pushes back and you either quit or -- with blood, sweat and maybe tears -- you break that wall. Change for the ...

Homework assignment: Watch on Netflix the Shania Twain documentary, “Not Just A Girl.” Must see TV for jurors sitting in the “who goes next” meeting for the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame waited way too long to put Ray Charles in. ...