Sturgill Simpson releases Sugar Daddy

Sturgill Simpson has been keeping busy being out on the road.  He does have a new album completed, but holding on releasing it...hopefully we will get to hear it come summer.  Sturgill Simpson is featured on the theme song for the new series Vinyl on HBO.  Check it out below:

Country's Family Reunion pays tribute to Ray Price

Ray Price - via his Facebook Page

Ray Price brought us songs like “City Lights,” “Release Me,” “Crazy Arms,” “Heartaches By The Number,” “For the Good Times,” “Night Life,” and the list goes on. He helped to pioneer Nashville’s ‘honky-tonk’ sound; and he left an undying legacy on music with his inimitable wide-ranging baritone voice. Ray Price, country music legend, may have passed away on December 16, 2013, but his legacy lives on in so many ways in country music and beyond. Now, Country’s Family Reunion celebrates his life through the series special, A Tribute To Ray Price.

Tune in throughout July to RFD-TV to watch Janie Price, Ray’s beloved widow, join Bill “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson and a long list of Ray’s closest friends, band members and fellow country music peers to pay tribute to his songs, life and legacy.

Viewers will be treated to performances by artists such as Moe Bandy, the late Jim Ed Brown, T. Graham Brown, Johnny Bush, Roy Clark, John Conlee, Linda Davis, Janie Fricke, Larry Gatlin, Teea Goans, Wade Hayes, Jan Howard, Tracy Lawrence, Jim Lauderdale, Johnny Lee, Darrell McCall, Dean Miller, Ray Pillow, Mo Pitney, Curtis Potter, Jeannie Seely, and Gene Watson.

Upcoming Airdates:

*Premiere episode airtimes are 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT

July 10 | Jim Lauderdale, Gene Watson, Wade Hayes, Linda Davis, Curtis Potter, Tracy Lawrence

July 17 | Ray Pillow, Roy Clark, Johnny Bush, Janie Fricke, T. Graham Brown, Teea Goans

July 24 | Johnny Lee, Moe Bandy, David Ball, Jim Ed Brown, Mo Pitney, Jan Howard, John Conlee and Johnny Bush

July 31 | Darrell McCall, Larry Gatlin, Jeannie Seely, Bill Anderson, Dean Miller and Ray Price

*Additional airdates can be found by visiting rfdtv.com.

Country’s Family Reunion airs at 8 p.m. ET on Fridays and 12 a.m. ET on Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can purchase an exclusive, personal copy of the entire A Tribute To Ray Price series on DVD by visiting cfrvideos.com or by calling 800-820-5405.

Angaleena Presley on Late Show with David Letterman

Kentucky native Angaleena Presley made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman this past Friday.  Take a gander at the video below for "American Middle Class."  I cannot wait for you to listen to her new album.  This is what country music is made of.  Pure American Kentucky music.

Bringing the Honky Tonk to The Voice

I will be honest and say that I rarely watch any reality tv shows - well any tv for that matter.  Unless it is an interview, concert, or something music or car related.  Needless to say, finding out that a friend of mine would be featured on the NBC show "The Voice," I had to keep my eye out and watch it.  Several friends have tried out over the years, but this was the first time that someone made it to the tv portion of the blind auditions.

Craig Wayne Boyd appeared on The Voice last night to sing Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart's hit song, "The Whiskey Ain't Working Anymore."

I first met Craig Wayne Boyd back in 2009 via Jamey Johnson.  We kept in touch and I was fortunate to see him play several shows over the years.  We were also good friends with Wayne Mills who passed away last year.  One of my favorite memories was that Craig gathered Wayne Mills, David Adam Byrnes, Brian Davis, and more to do a showcase during fan fair one year.  By far one of the best times in Nashville that I've had with friends.

I had to dig back when I first did an interview article on Craig.  It's hard to believe it was back in 2011.  Here is a link to that article.   

One thing that has always stuck out is the fact that Craig Wayne Boyd has been the same humble person all of these years.  He has worked hard and I'll be happy to continue to support his music.  Be sure to check out his other music.  A personal favorite of mine has always been "Learning To Dance."

So it looks like I'll be watching The Voice as Craig Wayne Boyd teams up with Blake Shelton and hopefully put some real country music back into the scene.

Food Network coming to Zanzabar

Zanzabar - From Get Out Louisville

Back in April, I got to see Sturgill Simpson at Louisville's Zanzabar.  {Check out review here.} Let me tell you a little secret - their tater tots are legendary.  I absolutely love them.  I don't know what they season them with or what the secret to happiness is inside those amazing tater tots, but they are really good alongside a grilled cheese sandwich as you listen to some good tunes.

Someone over at Food Network must have got a hint of the goodness of the cooking of food and tunes that Zanzabar has to offer.  The tv show, "Off Beat Eats," will be on hand, Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 to film a special inside.  

According to Zanzabar's Facebook Page: "Hey guys, the food network is filming a TV show here tomorrow at Zanzabar. The show is called Off Beat Eats, and will air on the cooking channel in late October or early November. If you would like to be a part of it, come for lunch 11am-2pm and/or dinner 4pm-6pm. Tell any regulars or friends you think I may have missed."

So there you have it...if you are in the Louisville area, go see the fine folks over at Zanzabar and perhaps get on tv.  You can also play one of the many pinball machines, including Dolly Parton.