With the death of Nashvillle legend Little Jimmy Dickens on January 2, 2015, at 94, an important era of country music history has passed into history. Dickens was the last surviving member of the Grand Ol’ Opry connected so closely to the founding members of the legendary show. […]
Writing and singing sad, sad songs is Mindy Smith’s specialty. But just hearing those words on a record is like buying a one-way ticket on her emotional journey. To complete the trip and fully appreciate the original Mindy Project, make […]
With Thanksgiving upon us, I started thinking about how grateful I am for the role music has played in my life. As much as I love film, the visual arts, craft traditions, and the written word, I feel music might […]
