Nashville vs Texas Music Scene

We made a trip to Nashville this last weekend with some friends.  The weather was your typical dreary, cold, and wet.  We had a great time listening to some music and enjoying the city.  I've always been blown away by…

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Keeping It Real

So Beyonce wins Country Music Album of the year at the Grammy's.  Admittedly, I haven't listened to her album but I have heard part of her single.  Country music is not a place for pop artists that aren't getting enough…

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Another Year in the Books

As I look through social media and see the varying experiences of 2024, I reflect on my own experience.  2024 was a good year for the Sanford crew.  The family spent a lot of great time together and Krisi and…

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Whatever Happened to the Story Song?

I've been told by several experts in the music industry that story songs aren't hot right now.  I have to ask myself, as country music is concerned, whatever happened to the story song?  Willie Nelson came down to Texas from…

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Evolution of Making Music

I can remember the first time that I stepped foot in the studio.  The smell of fresh pots (Dave Grohl talk for coffee) and the excitement of creating new music.  It was at Bismeaux studio in Austin, TX, followed by…

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