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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

Country artist Joe Diffie released this single in 1994. It was the 2nd single from his 4th album "Third Rock From The Sun" Joe's highest charting Country album. This song was Joe's longest lasting #1 hit having spent four weeks at that chart position. #CountrySky

Shea Fisher • Ow In Cowboy • Official Music Video

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

From Victoria Australia & now based in Nashville, Country songstress Shea Fisher has just dropped her new single! She entered the Australian Country music scene in 2007 before relocating to Nashville in 2009. Shea's put out 2 albums & 6 singles since then #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5l5...

YouTube video by SheaFisherMusic

Drew Green - What You're Looking For (Official Audio)

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

Country artist Wynn Stewart was considered by many to be the originator of the 'Bakersfield sound' Merle Haggard Buck Owens both considered him an influence on their music. Wynn had varying success with airplay & charting. His biggest hit came in 1967 & is the title track of this album. #CountrySky

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee native & singer Drew Green entered Country music 5 years back. He's released 3 albums 6 singles & 2 EP's to date. Drew is just about to release his newest EP "Comin' In Country" He issued this new song a few weeks ago #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnFe...

YouTube video by DrewGreenVEVO

Warren Zeiders - Coming Down High (Lyrics)

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

Country singer Warren Zeider has had a few good years now ascending the ladder to stardom. His newest releases are "Only Bible" & "Relapse Lies & Betrayal". Warren dropped this new song sampling his new albums. Next show: Oct23@Astro Amphitheatre Omaha NE #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRn9...

YouTube video by Whiskey & Wallows

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 1d

Multi-genre singer Linda Ronstadt released this often-covered Country single in 1974. She would record the song again at a later stage in her career as part of the trio that included Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris. This version is included on Linda's 1973 LP "Don't Cry Now" #CountrySky

Cody Johnson - The Fall (Official Music Video)

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 22h

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...Cody's surgery means he is unable to sing for a period of time. Ticketholders for autumn shows should watch for an email from your ticket provider for further details. Cody asks for your thoughts & prayers as he heals up from this surgery #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO4V...

YouTube video by Cody Johnson

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 22h

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Troubadour Cody Johnson has 5 albums to his credit on his Country music journey. His latest album is the 2024 release "Leather - Deluxe Edition" Cody just issued his newest single today! He's been forced to suspend touring due to a burst ear drum requiring immediate surgery... #CountrySky

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 16h

Happy 51st Birthday to Natalie Maines of the Chicks
#countrymusic#countrysky#nataliemaines#dixiechicks#chicks

🎂🍰🍾🎈🎉🎊🎻🎸🎙

On This Day in 1997, the Music World Lost One of the Most Revered Folk Country Stars of the 70s in Tragedy

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-...

Another day that the music died
#countrymusic#countrysky

Country Thang Remembers
the Great John Denver 28 years after his Death.

John Denver remains one of the greatest voices in country music history, and his tragic death came far too soon at the age of 53.

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Joe Nichols - Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To (Official Visualizer)

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 2d

Country artis Joe Nichols dropped a new song on us! His 11th & most recent album is "Honky Tonks & Country Songs" a collection of traditional styled tunes released a year back. Joe's on tour to mid-Nov. Next show: Oct23@Val Air Ballroom West Des Moines IA #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFdL...

YouTube video by officialjoenichols

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 2d

Country songstress Emmylou Harris released her 6th album in 1979. She dove straight into traditional Country with this LP. Songs written by Gram Parsons Willie Nelson & Rodney Crowell add to the mix. Guests include Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Tanya Tucker Don Everly Glen Campbell #CountrySky

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 2d

Canadian Country singer Dallas Harms🍁 was active in music during the 1970's & early 1980's. He released 5 albums & 22 singles during his career. Dallas was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1989. He released this single in 1982 It was Dallas' only #1 single #CountrySky🍁

Margo Price – Kissing You Goodbye (Live at Farm Aid 40)

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 2d

Country songstress Margo Price tackles a cover of a Waylon Jennings song. This live performance clip is from last month's "Farm Aid 40" fundraiser for American farmers that took place at Huntingdon Bank Stadium in Minneapolis MN. #FarmAid #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVX...

YouTube video by Farm Aid

The Marshall Tucker Band "Keeps Me From All Wrong"

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Mike Wood's Country Gazette @mikewood73.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday George McCorkle! He was a founding member of Country-Rock group The Marshall Tucker Band as rhythm guitarist. He & most of the members left the group in 1984. George wrote "Searchin' For A Rainbow" From that album comes this Country gem #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1d6...

YouTube video by The Marshall Tucker Band

Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=mE5s...

Terri Clark comes back out and inducts Kathy Mattea into the Gand Ole Opry. Kathy performs "Where've you been" and then she calls up
Terri,Suzy,Trisha to sing back up on 18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses.

OMG Kathy Mattea Just ask Suzy Bogguss to become a member.

YouTube video by Kathy Mattea - Topic

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Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

#countymusic#countrysky#opry

Newest Member of the Grand Ole Opry Kathy Mattea
is holding back the tears on the Opry, As she send her first
Song up to Nancy Griffith for writing her first hit "Love at the Five and Dime",
Then she sings "Come from the heart".

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Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

Don Schlitz is on the Opry Stage singing "When you say Nothing at all",
Then he does "The Gambler" he wrote for Kenny Rogers.
Terri Clark takes center stage next singing "I just wanna be mad for a while", then she plays "Poor,poor pitiful me", and ending with "Better things to do".

Four hits from Suzy Bogguss!

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

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Suzy Bogguss now at center stage at the Opry.
First she performs "Aces", next up "Hey Cinderella",
Then she plays "A Woman who Cooks".

Here Suzy is on Larry's Country Diner.

YouTube video by Larry's Country Diner

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Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

Charlie MCCoy is on stage at the Opry doing "Take the New River".
then he does a Hank Williams Classic (I Heard) that Lonesome Whistle.
Finishing his awesome set with Orange Blossom Special.

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

Bill Anderson sings Po Folks requested by a couple from Michigan.
And then he plays The Way I Feel. Connie Smith takes to the stage
belting out, ain't gonna get no loving til you come home. Next
she sings where's my castle. To close her set Connie sings Fight On.

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 2d

The Saturday Night Opry gets under way with Opy Square Dancers.
Tonight Kathy Mattea becomes the newest member.
Now Whispering Bill Anderson is on the stage.

Country Thang @countrythang.bsky.social · 3d

Down on the Farm
#photography#photo#horses

1975 Tanya Tucker - Lizzie And The Rainman (a #1 C&W hit)

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#OneHitWondered @onehitwondered.bsky.social · 3d

#OneHitHistory Happy birthday to country music superstar Tanya Tucker, #BOTD in 1958. In 1975, Tanya became a rare country star who had a hit crossover onto the #Billboard #Top40… “Lizzie and the Rainman” spent 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #37. It was her only #Top40 hit. #OneHitWondered

YouTube video by The45Prof