Holidays and country music...

Country music has always been a part of many holiday traditions. Good music, good food with family and friends. Music makes the celebration special!  Enjoy the holidays.

Country Songs....

A Country Song can often tell a story that will bring forth our true emotions....amazing.....

Kari Scott, Pacific Northwest country singer, songwriter, performer. article.

Kari Scott has long been part of the Pacific Northwest country music scene. She is a performer, songwriter and has a golden voice... her songs and story are an important part of country music history in Washington State. You can read her story on the website @ www.kariscottmusic.com and while you are there you can listen to some of her country songs....a true talent of the northwest. Good reading....

1980's top Country Hit Songs...

The 1980's produced some of the best Country Songs....my personal favorites are as follows:  The Closer You Get, by Alabama. You and I, by Eddie Rabbit and Crystal Gayle.  Forever and Ever, Amen, by Randy Travis.  Always on My Mind, by Willie Nelson.  I Still Believe in You, by Vince Gill.  I Will Always Love You, by Dolly Parton. Great music and great memories....

Classic "Lyre" Harvey Thomas custom guitar, photo

Classic " Lyer" style guitar is one of the finest examples of Harvey Thomas and his custom guitars...he was a "guitar artist" and a fine craftsman.... one of his best...photo: empmuseum.com

The favorite Country songs of the 1970's.....

Some of the most memorable country music was from the 1970's. Songs from the heart with plenty of style and classic sounds. A few on my favorite list are:  Donna Fargo, " Funny Face", Charlie Rich"The most beautiful girl", Kenny Rogers " You decorated my life",  Sonny James "My Love", Kari Scott "I've Been Everywhere" and Crystal Gale " Don't it make my brown eyes blue" good and precious memories with all of these great classics..... Country songs are songs that always stay with us....

Favorite Country Music Songs of the 1940's......

In the 1940's in the United States there was a large amount of music being performed...One of the most popular was Country and Western.  My favorites perhaps are some of yours also..".Walking the floor over you" by Ernest Tubb...Bill Monroe"s "Blue Moon of Kentucky"..."New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys... and " Bouquet of Roses" by Eddy Arnold... Each song had its own special meaning and were loved by many...true music history memories....

1960's Favorite Country Song Hits....

Some of my favorite Country song hits from the 1960's are:   Galveston, by Glenn Campbell....The End of the World, by Skeeter Davis....Six Days on the Road by Dave Dudley.  North to Alaska by Johnny Horton. The Wings of a Dove, by Ferlin Husky....  I Fall to Pieces,by  Pasty Cline.  And the great classic:  Mama Tried by Merle Haggard....remember the 60's of great country songs....

Northwest Country Music is alive and well...

Live performances of country music is booming in the Pacific Northwest. In just about every area you can hear country music being performed in all types of venues, by new and older talents as well. Washingtons own Ranch Romance, Wylie and the Wild West, Lila McCann, Brandi Carlisle and Blaine Larson, his song " How do you get that lonely" was a big hit. They are young country at its best...enjoy the music...

Favorite Willie Nelson Country Songs...

Some of my favorite Willie Nelson country song classics...." On the road again"  "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"  "Always on my mind" " Crazy" " City of New Orleans" and " Whiskey River"  great tunes from one of the classic country artists of all times.....enjoy the music....

Michael Travis West, West Country CD....photo

Michael Travis West and his Classic Country CD album..." West Country" great country songs with style and the spirit of Country... you can hear these songs on iTunes, CdBaby and KariScottMusic.com  a Pacific Northwest legend..  

"Catch a Little Moonbeam" sung by Kari Scott, photo

This is a delightful song recorded at Ripcord Studios in Vancouver, Washington.  One of Kari's best!  Catch a little Moonbeam by Kari Scott, on iTunes and CdBaby.... photo from: www.kariscottmusic.com

"Have you ever been Lonely" sung by Kari Scott, guitar Harvey Thomas

"Have you ever been Lonely" sung by Kari Scott and guitar music by Harvey Thomas....a true Northwest Classic...a part of music history of the Pacific Northwest.  More on iTunes or CDbaby....

Harvey Thomas Green and Black Guitar....museum photo...

This is a guitar from the collection of The Guitar Maniacs in Tacoma.  One of a kind custom guitars by Harvey Thomas, guitar maker for years in the Pacific Northwest.  Photo by:  www.tuba2.com

Country Singer, Songwriter, Patsy Montana,photo

Singer, songwriter Patsy Montana....first female country artist to have a million seller...." I want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" A true country legend from the past.... photo:  allstarpics.net

Happy Birthday Willie Nelson, a country classic

Happy Birthday on April 30, 2013...born in 1933. He is a country music legend...Singer, Songwriter, Actor and author...a rare talent....Country music always.....  photo: juggle.com

Favorite Songs by Elvis Presley.....

Growing up with the Legend, Elvis Presley was an adventure in music history. Some of my favorites are; Don't Be Cruel, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog and Heartbreak Hotel. He made us dance and smile...Many good times with Elvis music....remember.

Elvis Presley from the 1950's....photo.

Elvis Presley....from the era of music of the 1950's.....Splendid! the best.........photo: www.elvispresleymusic.com

My favorite Country Songs from the 1950's...

The era known as the 1950's in Country Music supplied us with so many new songs and great country song artists. My favorites are:  El Paso, by Marty Robbins.  Sixteen Tons, by Tennessee Ernie Ford.  The Tennessee Waltz, by Patti Page.  All Shook Up, by Elvis.  All I have to Do is Dream, by The Everly Brothers.  And Honey Comb, by Jimmie Rodgers.  I remember all of these country song stylists...such a great time in history for music of all kinds. Good memories....

Hank Snow, country music , photo

The man and his wonderful music.....Great entertainer.....photo: thanksforthe music.com

Tommy Kizziah and his West Coast Ramblers, photo

Tommy Kizziah and his West Coast Ramblers from Portland, Oregon...performed country music from 1948 to 1962. Good music and friends....wonderful songs and memories....photo: pnwbands.com

Bonnie Guitar, Bill Griffith, Grover Jackson, 1957 photo

Grover Jackson, Bill Griffith and singer Bonnie Guitar, 1957....the golden years of country music in the Pacific Northwest. Great performances...... photo: pnwbands.com

Jim Reeves, photo

Jim Reeves,he had a golden voice, so many years of performing his great hit songs...photo:allmusic.com

Marty Robbins, country music, photo

The country music legend....Marty Robbins had so many great songs.....true country music. photo: all music.com

Laam's Happy Hayseeds, band story...

Laam's Happy Hayseeds was a country music band consisting of five brothers from John Day, Oregon. They are best known for their "Cottonwood Reel" and Home Sweet Home in about 1930...country music has been with us for along time....good tunes...

Arkie Shibley, Hot Rod Race, photo

He hosted a country music program in Bremerton, Washington in 1948. At KBRG......good music.......photo:  bopping.org

Johnny Cash, photo

The man....Johnny Cash.....the legend.....           photo: johnnycashonline

The Everly Brothers, photo

 The fabulous Everyly Brothers....great talent, great tunes....so many songs....Legends... photo:45 cat

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap...photo

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Band...performed together from1967-1971 and reformed in 2010..great tunes always...for more info: pnwbands.com

Roger Crandall and the Barn Dance Boys, 1948 photo

This is a wonderful photo from 1948...Roger Crandall and the Barn Dance Boys, Kelso, Washington. More information at pnwbands.com

"You know how it feels to Cry" sung by Kari Scott...photo

" You Know how it Feels to Cry" sung by Kari Scott......great tune and wonderful voice....Great memories of the country sound in the Pacific Northwest....Photo of Harvey Thomas playing his three neck guitar....

Glen Campbell, country artist, photo

      A true legend in Classic Country Music....Glen Campbell.... Great singing and guitar music...one in a million!..... A rare talent......

Ernest Tubb, country artist, photo

    Ernest Tubb sang the classic country songs and was a wonderful performer....He was one of the most favorite song stylists in country music for so many years...." Walking the floor over you" is still one of our best liked country songs...Memories.....

Eddy Arnold, Country performer, photo

      Eddy Arnold performed classic country songs for over six decades...great style and talent..........a true American classic...... photo: gactv.com

Country Artist, Gene Autry, photo

Country Artist, Gene Autry....a true American music classic...great voice.....photo from www.thetop100songsofalltime.com

Harvey Thomas Model C guitar photo

  Harvey Thomas Classic Model C Guitar......Midland, Washington...photo: guitar-list.com

Tennessee Ernie Ford, photo

                               The classic country performer.....Tennessee Ernie Ford...........Vintage  photo, about.com.

The Amazing Hank Williams, photo

                            The amazing Hank Williams, truly a classic country performer.......

"I've Been Everywhere" cover, Kari Scott, photo

Kari Scott and Harvey Thomas performed together in the Pacific Northwest for many years.  She is best known for her "I've Been Everywhere" cover and he for his handcrafted classic guitars made here in the northwest. They recorded many records...and they are still available on iTunes today.... classic country music at its finest...

Jimmy Dean, album, Big Bad John, photo

Years ago my parents, myself and my brothers attended the "Jimmy Dean" country performance in the Opera House in Seattle Washington. It was in the mid 1960's...a time in history when country music was very popular in the pacific northwest. And yes, he sang "Big Bad John" . Mr. Dean was a great and classic performer, I will always remember the long drive to Seattle and his wonderful program... Memories...

Cowboy Dallas Turner, country singer, photo

"Cowboy" Dallas Turner was a legend in the Pacific Northwest country music scene. He performed at many of the northwest Barn Dance halls and grange halls. Raised in Walla Walla, Washington. Always stayed true to his country roots. He recorded over 300 songs during his career.    Photo: Peter Blecha

Buck Owens and the Bar K Gang...photo

The country western band known as "Buck Owens and the Bar K gang" with special guest Loretta Lynn at the KTNT studios in Tacoma, Washington. 1960.   photo: Buck Owens collection.

Hit Parader and Song Hits magazines from the past...photo

Two great magazines from music history.... They were the information source for all types of music and celebrity, every month. Lots of good times reading these treasured magazines from the past... We can always have those good memories.....

Popular Song Hits Magazine...photo

                            Music from the past.....good times....from the collection of kariscottmusic.com

Country Magazines from the Past, photo

Country music magazines from the past...Jamboree and Country Song Roundup....filled with news of the era....a great legacy for this type of music history. Magazines of this type were very popular in the 1950's and 1960's. Some are even in museum collections now. The good old days!

Country artists Kari Scott , Harvey Thomas, photo

In the pacific northwest we are lucky to have so much musical talent.... Kari Scott and Harvey Thomas performed in many Puget Sound venues. Their music was popular with all ages. Mainly country songs...with a mix of gospel and pop also.  One of their best:  " Snowbird" was performed every evening...sometimes seven or eight times...it was requested by the audience over and over. Harvey made the guitar music and Kari sang...great tunes and great history.  www.kariscottmusic.com for more info.

C model Bass, by Thomas Custom Guitars, photo

Thomas Custom Guitars, C model bass....probably made in the early 1960;s..... in Kent, Washington by the master guitar man....Harvey Thomas....great find...photo by:  www.tuba2.com

Thomas Custom Guitars, Maltese Surf, photo

Maltese Surf made by Harvey Thomas, Thomas Custom Guitars of Midway, Washington. A great classic guitar..... a beautiful piece of Northwest music history. Photo from tuba2.com....