Plano -- Seniors enjoy Western Hoedown Sep 22, 2008
She regaled the crowd with a Patsy Cline impression and singing. I haven t heard any adverse comments from anyone, Thetford said about the event. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Always a star Sep 20, 2008
A fan meets her idol in Patsy Cline now playing in Bandon. Patsy Cline (Shirley Kintner) sings at a Houston concert while her new friend Louise Seger (Pam de Jong) helps the band keep time in Always Patsy Cline at the Sprague Community Theater. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
More live music Sep 19, 2008
If Patsy Cline were a punk, she d be Anna Kramer. THE 411: 5 p.m. $5 Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top 10 C... Sep 18, 2008
Country legends like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, and George Jones are nowhere to be found. Current chart-toppers like George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and Keith Urban are also missing in action. (Suite101.com)
The Mighty 92 going country as The Wolf Sep 18, 2008
The station will call itself The Wolf starting at 6 a.m. Thursday and will play music from artists including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Milsap, Anne Murray and the Oak Ridge Boys. WOKY will retain its on-air lineup including Gregory Jon in the morning, Mark Richards middays and Mitch Morgan afternoons. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
On the Scene Sep 10, 2008
MOURA REPRISES HIT ROLE AT MVT: Zenia Zambrano Moura (Patsy Cline) partied with husband Scott Moura at the opening night post-show reception for "Always ... Patsy Cline" Wednesday at Manoa Valley Theatre. The show is a spinoff of "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline," which MVT presented in 2002, and Zenia is reprising her 2002 portrayal of Cline with great success in 2008. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
SingStar Set Lists Sep 9, 2008
Patsy Cline - "Crazy". David Bowie - "Life On Mars?". (IGN PS2)
Tribute to Patsy Cline featuring Joanne Stiffler Sep 8, 2008
When it comes to raw singing talent, Stiffler admists no one compares to late country artist Patsy Cline. Still, she gives it a shot. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Grand Meadow Heritage Festival is this weekend Sep 3, 2008
On Sunday will be Girlfriends at 11:30 a.m. and "Coco" Walter's tribute to Patsy Cline at 2 p.m.. Visitors can stroll around the grounds. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Singer returns in a familiar role Aug 28, 2008
Patsy Cline from Friday through Sunday at the University of South Carolina Aiken's Etherredge Center ... Patsy Cline because there's nothing like a homecoming to recharge depleted reserves. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Music Reviews for Aug. 21 Aug 28, 2008
A Native American raised on a reservation in Ontario, Canada, Crystal Shawanda owns an amped-up voice and a professed love for old-school country, shouting out to Patsy Cline in her lyrics and covering the Hank Williams' classic "Your Cheatin' Heart.". But the rest of "Dawn Of A New Day," the 27-year-old's debut album, rocks as aggressively as any contemporary country album of 2008. (Carroll County Times)
Teen Idol draws a huge crowd at weekend festival Aug 26, 2008
By , Entertainment Editor Monday, August 25, 2008. People in the large audience brought their lawn chairs or stood in the back on Saturday, as the Bay Area Teen Idol contestants performed on a stage set up for the Blackberry Arts Festival. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Aiken native is coming back home Aug 24, 2008
Former Aiken resident Brooke Lundy will reprise her role of country singer Patsy Cline in Always Patsy Cline at the University of South Carolina Aiken's Etherredge Center ... A Patsy Cline fan, Ms. Lundy has found a group of people in New York City who appreciate country music ... Always Patsy Cline is the story of a chance meeting in 1961 at a Houston honky-tonk between Ms. Cline and a fan, Louise Seeger. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Doing it their way Aug 23, 2008
Tonight and tomorrow, fans of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Neil Diamond (the only living legend in the lot) will be treated to hits such as "My Way," "Come Fly With Me," "Everybody Loves Somebody," and "Sweet Caroline." The performers are Richard DeLuca (left) of Stoneham (Sinatra), Jim Celona of Revere (Martin), Cheryl Thurson (Cline) and her son Greg (Cash), both of East Boston, and Malden's Barry Mooney as special guest Neil Diamond. Tonight at 8, tomorrow at 2... (Boston Globe)
Six hours of music at Saunemin Aug 23, 2008
The Pontiac Township High School Marching Indians will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday and the Marvina Remembers Patsy Cline show will be at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Gates Family will perform at the community worship service Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the village park. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Loretta Lynn Aug 22, 2008
The singer also realizes that she remains one of the only voices left from a generation of legends that included pals like Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and Johnny and June Carter Cash. Quietly, Lynn recalls her final conversation with June Carter Cash, just before she died from heart surgery complications in 2003. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saunemin Summer Celebration to run Friday through Sunday Aug 21, 2008
8-9 p.m. - Marvina Remembers Patsy Cline show on stage in Saunemin School gym. Dusk - Community fireworks show at the Saunemin School athletic field. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Don Helms, at 81; was steel guitarist for Hank Williams Aug 13, 2008
NASHVILLE - Don Helms, a renowned steel guitarist who played in Hank Williams's Drifting Cowboys band and on country classics by Patsy Cline and Lefty Frizzell, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 81. (Boston Globe)
Hank Williams band member Don Helms dies at 81 Aug 13, 2008
- Don Helms, a renowned steel guitarist who played in Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys band and on country classics by Patsy Cline and Lefty Frizzell, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 81. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Out & About: Go back to your roots this weekend Aug 8, 2008
2 to 6 p.m.: Diane's Golden Oldies, tributes to the legends - Elvis, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline and many more country favorites. 5 to 7 p.m.: Chicken BBQ, complete dinner, soda and desert, $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Review "The Single: Monica" Aug 7, 2008
In the way of female singers, I prefer some good ol Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee or Dottie West. Karen Carpenter also had a wonderful voice/talent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The power of Patsy Aug 1, 2008
This is how she discovered the gutsy voice of Patsy Cline, who became one of the singer-songwriter's idols. You can catch Carlile in Lowell tonight before she heads to the Newport Folk Festival for a Sunday concert. (Boston Globe)
Sara Evans 'rains' at SUBASE Jul 31, 2008
She credits her enduring success to musical influences such as Sheryl Crow, Patty Loveless, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn. Evans departed SUBASE for her next concert dates: Silverton, Oregon, today; and Yountville, California, tomorrow. (The Dolphin, CT)
Movie: Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Jul 29, 2008
Tommy Lee Jones is "Mooney" Lynn, with Beverly D'Angelo as Patsy Cline ... Other cast members include Tommy Lee Jones ("Mooney" Lynn), Levon Helm (Ted Webb), Phyllis Boyens ("Clary" Webb), Beverly D'Angelo (Patsy Cline), William Sanderson (Lee Dollarhide) and Bob Hannah (Charlie Dick). (Suite101.com)
Patsy Cline Music Collectibles Jul 28, 2008
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) remains one of country music's most popular performers ... Patsy Cline departed this life in 1963 ... Patsy Cline Country Music Hall of Fame. (Suite101.com)
Great bowls of fire Jul 26, 2008
Milk & Honey, members of the Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association, expertly covered tunes made famous by Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, the Doobie Brothers, Huey Lewis even Guns & Roses. The music, it reminds me to be who I am, Graham said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hot, Hot, Hot! Jul 24, 2008
Live entertainment will add a little sweetness to the spicy event, when The Almost Patsy Cline Band will take the stage Friday, from 5-9 p.m.. On Saturday, things around the music stage are expected to get a little lively when Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88 s perform from 7-10 p.m.. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Teen Idol contestants dress for success Jul 22, 2008
By , Entertainment Editor Monday, July 21, 2008. Alyssa Birrer, 15, of North Bend, sings Sway, originally sang by Dean Martin, during round two of Bay Area Teen Idol at the Egyptian Theater on Thursday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Miko Marks saddles up for country music Jul 22, 2008
Charley Pride gave Marks a thumbs-up when he heard her sing the Patsy Cline classic "I Fall to Pieces" on a Grand Ole Opry cruise of the Caribbean two years ago. Pride had broken the color barrier in country music in 1967 and placed 52 songs in the top 10 of Billboard's country chart over the next 20 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Calhoun rocks with the Infinity Show Band Jul 22, 2008
The Infinity Show Band s song list consists of songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Patsy Cline. The final concert of the summer is scheduled for Aug. 16, when the Calhoun Community Church Choir will perform. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Historic Fort York, Toronto - July 20, 2008 Jul 22, 2008
But this same style was often met with lukewarm applause, whether on Making Believe or a hushed, harrowing version of the Patsy Cline signature She's Got You. Announcing "My name is Chan and my voice is gone" before leaving, Cat Power probably would've been better served in a small club where songs such as Lord, Help the Poor and Needy and A Woman Left Lonely would thrive. (Jam! Showbiz)
Organic veggies on sale downtown Jul 19, 2008
The Infinity Show Band s song list consists of songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Patsy Cline. Calhoun was recently reaccredited as a 2008 National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center. (Calhoun Times, GA)
'Do I have to sell my soul?' Jul 18, 2008
Nelson penned the Patsy Cline hit Crazy; Kristofferson's first big payday came when Roger Miller recorded Me and Bobby McGee; Hall wrote Harper Valley PTA and continued writing for others after his solo career took off; and Earle was a salaried writer for two publishing companies before his first hits as an artist. While many singer-songwriters have their work covered, a few also keep a sideline of writing specifically for others. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
NIOF Celebration Friday, Saturday Jul 17, 2008
On the program are the Sauerkrauts, the Seven Dutchmen, the Jodie Mikula Orchestra, the Texas Legacy Czech Band, the Dujka Brothers, the Shiner Hobo Band, Cactus Country, the McKay Brothers, Ben Beckendorf and Almost Patsy Cline. A military salute is planned for both nights in Adelsverein Halle: Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 7:15 pm. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Concerts in the Park Series continues Friday Jul 17, 2008
" On July 18 the Infinity Show Band will show their faces and talent for the first time in Calhoun as a group. From Atlanta, this cover tune band is made up of five gifted members who know the top music picks of their audience to perform. They sound so much like the originals, Roland said. The Infinity Show Band s song list consists of songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Patsy Cline. The Calhoun Community Church Choir will debut on Aug. 16. This choir is made up of all locals who are our friends and... (Calhoun Times, GA)
Country Music's Lloyd Cowboy Copas Jul 15, 2008
Returning to Nashville from a benefit performance in Kansas, Copas, Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins and Randy Hughes were all killed when their single-engine plane went down near Camden, Tennessee ... On March 5, 1963, Copas, Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins and son-in-law pilot-musician Randy Hughes boarded a single-engine Piper Comanche for the return flight to Nashville. (Suite101.com)
Patsy Cline's Ill-Fated 1963 Plane ... Jul 13, 2008
Patsy Cline's Ill-Fated 1963 Plane Trip: Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and Randy Hughes Also on Board ... Patsy Cline's Ill-Fated 1963 Plane Trip ... Patsy Cline's Ill-Fated 1963 Plane Trip. (Suite101.com)
Ballads by Bruni Jul 13, 2008
This standard has been covered by a multitude of artists - including Patsy Cline, Bob Dylan and, erm, Rick Astley - since it was first an international hit for singer Jo Stafford in 1952. Unfortunately, when singing in English, Bruni's usual sexy and wispy tones come across as thin and reedy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Ann Spencer Gates Jul 13, 2008
It would not have been unusual to hear Patsy Cline with Flipper, Fear or X. And if they changed their mind, it was equally likely that they d change tracks mid-song. If someone dared to play a British band or anything else not to their liking, it wasn t unusual to hear the sound of a needle scratching across a record. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Navarro searches for freedom from life's demons Jul 5, 2008
Navarro compares his depression to his favorite artists - everything from Patsy Cline and Elvis to Kurt Cobain and Ozzy Osbourne to Weezer and No Doubt. Right now he says his mood best matches with country love songs with their lyrics of heartbreak and loneliness. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Plump with laughter Jul 5, 2008
The World Link: Plump with laughter. By , Entertainment Editor Saturday, July 05, 2008. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Talk of the Town: Cruise fun with Don! Go hear Ashley! Sign up for improv classes! Jul 4, 2008
The event will feature Ashley Hutzel, a sensational musician and singer with tastes ranging from Patsy Cline, the Beatles, the Beachboys, to Elvis Presley and Mariah Carey. The public is invited. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gates Opening For First Race Meet At Fair Grounds Jul 3, 2008
The dance, from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight on Friday night, will feature the music of the Almost Patsy Cline Band on the outdoor pavilion. A break is planned for the fireworks display. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Fourth of July events Jul 2, 2008
The Clover Patch will be giving a free mug with $10 purchase, Savvy Antiques will have Red Hot Specials on your favorite items, Homestead Mercantile is offering a buy one, get one free on all Burt s Bees products, and Western Winery will be sampling raspberry wine and feature Bob Wills and Patsy Cline music on the porch. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Conroe Courier, TX)
At SUBASE, Sara Evans will play the field Jun 26, 2008
A country singer since the age of four when she fronted a band with her brothers, Evans credits her enduring success to musical influences such as Sheryl Crow, Patty Loveless, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn. Evans has earned numerous hit singles and gold, platinum, and even double-platinum albums. (The Dolphin, CT)
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Jun 26, 2008
Nicole Rasmus stars as the late, great country singer in the tale of her introduction to Louise (Christa Manning), who became Cline s close friend and manager. Rasmus performs 25 of the country singer s legendary songs. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Dixieland All Stars Featured At PCAA Concert Sunday Jun 26, 2008
There are two remaining performances on the 19th season schedule, including: the Fabulous Six Polka Band on July 27 and the Almost Patsy Cline Band on Aug. 24. But first, fans will be treated to the Dixieland All Stars on Sunday. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Coffey: Southern Man returns on Nashville Star (1603) Jun 25, 2008
i think you are a great man and you still get on your knees because you are so lordly is neat. I met you once in high scool and you were nice and neat. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Fools put on ‘Violet' Jun 25, 2008
Wood River Journal - Hailey, Idaho. Tuesday, June 24, 2008. (Wood River Journal, ID)
‘Aggies to the core’ Jun 24, 2008
My first musical teachers were Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. My first music lessons were guitar lessons. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
ELVIS AND PATSY CLINE IMPERSONATORS TO PERFORM IN CONCERT Jun 19, 2008
Junior Talley and Alisa Talley will perform as Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline at 7 p.m. June 21 at the Donaldson Center in Wallace Park, 250 S. Avenue D, Canton. Doors open at 6 p.m.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Horse Racing Action Returns To Gillespie County Fair Grounds Jun 19, 2008
The dance on Friday night, July 4, will feature the music of the Almost Patsy Cline Band. The dance will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight on the outdoor pavilion with a break for the fireworks display. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Optimist Club sock hop Thursday revives 1950s-60s Jun 17, 2008
She will be followed by Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Chuck Berry impersonators. We encourage everyone to dress in '50s-'60s clothing, Stockwell said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Despite the humidity, Strawberry Fest a success Jun 10, 2008
Entertainment for the day included Stack O Blues, gospel singer Kris Lengel, gospel singer Jean Marple who performed Patsy Cline classics, and J.R. Karsley, who set the stage on fire as an Elvis Presley impersonator. Strawberry Festival chairperson Christy Barnett said she heard nothing but positive remarks from both vendors and festival-goers on Saturday. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Franklin County's Rising Star Jun 7, 2008
"Patsy Cline's my favorite," she says ... Her story starts at 3 or 4-years-old -- when her grandmother played her old Patsy Cline recordings. (WCAX.com, VT)
Hugh Jarrett, 78, sang bass with Elvis Jun 3, 2008
" A Nashville native, Mr. Jarrett gained fame there as a radio DJ and performing at the Grand Ole Opry. His office wall looks like a music hall of fame of his time. He was friends with and sang with the greats: Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Dottie West, Eddie Arnold, Patsy Cline, Wayne Newton; the list goes on. Recently Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Hale were backstage at the Opry. "I marveled at how one by one the performers came running toward him Grandpa Jones, Jim Ed Brown, Hank Snow, Carol Lee. "... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Strawberry Fest to be dedicated to Rob Kessel and Dave Summerfield May 31, 2008
Local musicians and vocalists will be featured throughout the day, including Kris Lengel, gospel singer at 10 a.m.; Stack O Blues who will play from 11 a.m-1:45 p.m.; Jean Marple will sing Patsy Cline oldies at 2 p.m. followed by Pressed for Time, who will perform gospel songs and oldies melodies at 5 p.m. Closing out the evening s entertainment will be J.R. Karsley, featuring memories of Elvis Presley. Three contests are slated for the day a hotdog eating contest at noon, a banjo and fiddle... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
All shook up May 30, 2008
Patsy Cline'' and ``Hank Williams: Lost Highway'' (the last a recent production at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany) regularly garner critical acclaim as they honor past musical giants, Elvis tribute acts have often been ridiculed. Klush has turned that around not only because of his dead-on look and sound, but also on his approach to his performance. (Albany Times Union)
Weekend calendar May 30, 2008
- The Patsy Cline Tribute features dinner, show and dance with Ruthie and the Wranglers. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, doors open. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Singers strike chord with their audience May 24, 2008
And "I'm going to be singing old country, including Patsy Cline," Lyniuk said before the show. Sean Ferguson, who performs duets with his brother, said he's been singing as long as he can remember. (Florida Times-Union)
Deans donate $1 million to Wayland 05-18-2008 May 18, 2008
From 1963-66 he starred in The Jimmy Dean Show, presenting country music with an easy charm on Thursday evenings on ABC-TV. Dean introduced to a national audience such country stars as George Jones, Patsy Cline, Roger Miller, Roy Clark and Buck Owens, as well as Jim Henson and his Muppets. He was also a popular guest host for Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Dinah Shore and Joey Bishop. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
CRAZY, an Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, is an Official Selection at Hawaii's Big Island Film Festival, Screening Saturday, May 17, 7:30PM May 17, 2008
CRAZY chronicles Hank Garland's rise to fame in Nashville, from playing on hits for icons including Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison through his brief but influential solo career as a visionary jazz artist. It also explores his tempestuous marriage as well as his repeated clashes with the "Nashville Mob" -- who then controlled the country music establishment -- over artist's rights, civil rights and other issues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Film Festival opens with 'Crazy' May 17, 2008
Garland, who played with greats such as Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Elvis, is convincingly portrayed by the charismatic Waylon Payne, who played Jerry Lee Lewis in "Walk the Line.". But despite a much leaner budget and the absence of well-known celebrities, with the exception of Ali Larter, "Crazy" trumps the Johnny Cash biopic. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Former 'Idol' winner Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry May 11, 2008
Legends such as Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline were once members of the cast, and contemporary stars including Alan Jackson and Martina McBride are part of today's show, which airs every Friday and Saturday night on WSM-AM.. Opry management says artists are invited to join based on their commitment to the show, as measured by the frequency of their guest appearances, and their overall contribution to country music. (Washington Times)
Eddy Arnold, 89, country music star May 9, 2008
Arnold was a harbinger of the lush, orchestral Nashville Sound, made popular by the likes of Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline in the late 1950s and '60s. His greatest success was on the country charts, where, taken together, his singles have spent more time including more time in the top position than those of any other singer in the music's history. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
