Are you ready for the 2012 Washington County Fair in Abingdon, Va.? They are getting ready for you. The fair will run from Sept. 10 through Sept. 15. and here is your entertainment. John Pardi Monday, Sept. 10 ”Missing You Crazy” Kip Moore Tuesday, Sept. 11 ”Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” ”Beer Money” Josh Thompson Wednesday, [...]

They call them the Hardest Working Band in Nashville for a reason. Their name is Ricochet. Their new CD is titled “15 Years and Counting”. Their music is timeless. And, you will not find a more talented band anywhere in Nashville, or anywhere outside of Nashville for that matter.  You probably remember them most for [...]

A few years ago, Keith Urban started a fund raiser, called “All for the Hall.” Money raised was donated to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 2012 event will be held Jan. 18, 2012. I’m sure there will be a lot of performers added to the line-up between now and the show, but here’s [...]

On June 14, Sonia Leigh’s first single hit iTunes. A short time after, I started hearing it on local country radio. The song is called “My Name is Money.” Sonia is recording on Zac Brown’s new label, Southern Ground Records. Sonia’s CD, “1978 December” will be out on Aug. 30, 2011. She has 10 songs [...]

I spent most of yesterday sitting in the field behind  Unicoi Elementary School in Unicoi, Tenn. The event was the annual Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival. There were lots of strawberries, bands or dance groups on the stage all day, and games for the kids. I was there are a volunteer for our local Relay For [...]