Kathy Mattea is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry! Mattea was inducted by Terri Clark on October 11, later inviting her good friend, Suzy Bogguss, also to join. “18-year-old me is freaking out right now, that I get to do this, ” Clark says during Mattea’s induction. “Kathy, your blend of country, folk, and bluegrass carved out…
Kathy Mattea is going to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry! Mattea was invited to join by Opry member Charlie McCoy. Mattea was performing her hit single, “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses,” when McCoy interrupted her with the invitation. “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and thank you!” an excited Mattea exclaimed. “Oh my gosh. Thank you….
Part of the appeal of country music is its celebration of hard work during the week, with hopefully a little fun on the weekend. In honor of Labor Day, we counted down ten of the best songs in country music that celebrate the work we all do to survive. 10. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett…
