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Willie’s 75th Birthday Giveaway
In honor or celebration or whatever of Willie Nelson’s 75th birthday (his claimed birthday), we’re hosting a giveaway with the following prizes:
Grand Prize: A copy of the book, An Epic Life by Joe Nick Patoski, the box set chronicling his career, One Hell of a Ride, and a set of Willie braids
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Birthday Giveaway: Merle Haggard
What can we say about Merle Haggard that hasn’t been said before? The man, the legend…the Hag was born on April 6, 1937, became one of the most prolific singer/songwriters of his era, helped usher in the sound in country music known as The Bakersfield Sound, and he’s still not done. He recently wrapped up [...]
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Birthday Giveaway: Townes Van Zandt
Nobody can deny that Townes Van Zandt had a profound impact on numerous artists and genres, even after he was gone, which is illustrated by the fact that at least six Townes Van Zandt albums were released last year and three thus far this year. He was born March 7, 1944 and in celebration of [...]
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