KLAW Classic

Songwriter Ronnie Rogers says the inspiration for the song 'Dixieland Delight' came from a drive down Highway 11W in Tennessee. The first line 'Rollin' down a backwoods, Tennessee byway; one arm on the wheel', soon grew into images of the main character was looking forward to wrapping his arms around his girl and spending some time after a long work week was through...

I think not!  Classic Reba, or current Reba, you can't beat Oklahoma's own Reba McEntire!

Barbara Mandrell was country when country wasn't cool, that is for sure, but she can surely rock the R&B too.

Today is a big day in history for the mega country group Alabama.

I was so surprised to find out that Vince Gill was not the first choice for this song!  He is a perfect fit!

Today's KLAW Classic was originally written and recorded by Bob Seeger.  It hit the top of the charts in 1979. It was then recorded by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton, and once again found it's way to the top of the charts.  This time on this day in 1983...

Keith Whitley could be one of Country Music's most loved singers.  If not for his untimely death in May of 1989, Whitley would surely have reached Superstar status.

Marty Robbins always had a heart for 'Cowboy' music.  He wrote the song 'El Paso', but it was too long for most radio play at just over 4 minutes.  The song included a Spanish guitar and had a full Tex-Mex feel. It's out KLAW Classic for Today...

Who doesn't love George Strait.  His 'Strait' forward performance is pure joy to watch and most importantly to listen to. One critic said this about 'Ocean Front Property', "it is subtly clever, yet deceptively simple, with a strong undercurrent of heartache...

When you think of the Oak Ridge Boys, you think harmony, in 4 parts.  You may think of William Golden and his growing Mountain Man look.  You may think of the deep, deep voice of Richard Sturbin. But you almost always think of the song 'Bobbie Sue'.

Reba McEntire is one of those artists that can span decades, and still be relevant in today's music scene.  And she is nearly 60 years old!