The Bookworm: Enjoy this interesting peak behind the Opry Curtain’ Nov 23, 2008
Pride nurtured the careers of others, including Ronnie Milsap. Roger Miller was given a leg-up by several Opry stars, and he passed that forward once he was inducted. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A little ditty about the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Oct 28, 2008
I bought a CD with some of Redding's lesser known numbers, wrote down songs sung by Usher and Ronnie Milsap that I'd download from iTunes, and went on my way, appreciating Georgia's music a little more than I had the day before. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Harry Goes Country! Oct 8, 2008
Smith went Nashville's Music Row and a studio built by the legendary Ronnie Milsap. That studio has cranked out hits for the likes of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and many others. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lovett, Hiatt to end festival Sep 25, 2008
Early success stemmed from having his songs recorded by the likes of Ronnie Milsap and Three Dog Night. Solo debut was the 1974 album Hangin' Around the Observatory. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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)
Table Mountain Casino Welcomes Grammy Award Winner Boz Scaggs Aug 3, 2008
He explained, "Our guests have come to expect only the best from our concerts and that's what we are delivering ... the very best! We will continue with our ongoing line-up of outstanding entertainers; providing unmatched performances for our audiences to enjoy." Scaggs' concert is the latest in a series of sold-out Table Mountain shows that have recently included Heart, Ronnie Milsap, Liza Minelli, Huey Lewis and the News and Blues Legend Bonnie Raitt. As an added bonus for Boz Scaggs'... (PR Newswire)
Chattin up the crowd Jul 30, 2008
Ronnie Milsap jokes with the crowd after singing his opening song at the Cam-plex Heritage Center on Monday. More than 800 tickets were sold for the concert that helped kick off the Campbell County Fair and Rodeo, which runs through Monday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ronnie Milsap to perform at Stafford Centre Jul 15, 2008
Country music lovers are in for a treat as Country music singer Ronnie Milsap prepares to take the stage at 8 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Stafford Centre for a one-night performance. Milsap has sold over 25 million records, won seven Grammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards, and eight Country Music Association Awards. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Music: Free For All Jun 15, 2008
June 25 - Ronnie Milsap. June 26 - Cheeseballs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Eric Durrance came to Augusta with some surprising career help May 22, 2008
"I love big ballads, and Ronnie Milsap was one of my favorite ballad singers.". Trying to land a country record deal seemed elusive for Mr. Durrance for several years and almost didn't happen. (The Augusta Chronicle)
American Profile brings Crystal Shawanda to Cotton Barons’ Ball 05-18-2008 May 18, 2008
Gary and Gretchen Massingill are entertainment chairs of this 17th annual ball which, in the past, has featured entertainers such as Lee Greenwood, Lee Ann Womack, Tracy Byrd, Restless Heart, Cooder Graw, Ronnie Milsap, Brenda Lee, Janie Fricke, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Suzy Bogguss, Asleep at the Wheel and Marty Stuart. Among her recordings, Shawanda, who is signed with BMG/Sony, has a single, You Can Let Go Now, on the RCA Records Label and will have an album released this summer. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
On the verge: Otto is into his music heart and country soul Apr 21, 2008
By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY The Otto show: James Otto's top five country hit, Just Got Started Lovin' You, has a slow, slinky groove and a bedroom growl of a vocal that harks back to R&B-influenced records of Ronnie Milsap and Conway Twitty. His Sunset Man album, which has tracks produced by Big & Rich's John Rich and Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus, made its debut at No. 3 on Billboard's albums chart last week, selling nearly 60,000 copies. (USA Today -- Life)
Two young performers to entertain at Bagelfest Apr 15, 2008
Rockin Rotty wrote on Apr 14, 2008 4:33 PM:" BOOOOOOO-HISS-BOOOOOOO!!!! [hikes my leg on Bagelfest] Puhlease! Leave the lame country acts to the 4Th Of July Celebration in Morton Park, in Chucktown. The only decent performance they ever had was Ronnie Milsap. What happened to getting a WELL KNOWN rock band? Sorry to some of my fellow posters, but I have to say this.... Guess Mattoon -old-farts-fest wants to draw out the old geezers, them listen to some slow, down-trodden, mushy romantic, all of... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Listen Up: Leona Lewis goes for the glory note Apr 8, 2008
James Otto is "a soul man, the kind country music has lacked since the days of Ronnie Milsap," Brian Mansfield is cheered to announce ... But while the burly former sailor can pull off that sort of hillbilly stomp, hes much more a soul man, the kind country music has lacked since the days of Ronnie Milsap. (USA Today -- Life)
Luke Bryan plans to entertain Farmington crowd Feb 26, 2008
Growing up, Bryan was influenced by the music of Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, George Strait and Alan Jackson who is also from Georgia. Bryan moved to Nashville in 2001 when he was just 25 years old. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
MAC welcomes Bergeron for Jazz Fest, March 15 Feb 24, 2008
As a sideman, Wayne has been involved with hundreds of CD projects that include Beyonc;, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, INXS, Michael Bolton, Gwen Stefani, Earth Wind & Fire, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Chicago, Bette Midler, Ray Charles, Diane Reeves, Celine Dion, Diana Krall, Mel Torm;, Barry Manilow, Arturo Sandoval, Robbie Williams, Keeley Smith, Ronnie Milsap, Lee Ann Womack, Lou Rawls, Green Day, The Mars Volta, The Offspring, Bobby Caldwell, Rosemary Cloony, Diane Schuur, Brian... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
What's on TV tonight Feb 9, 2008
In a sampling, we were particularly struck by Carrie Underwood's soaring "How Great Thou Art" and Brad Paisley's unplugged "Old Rugged Cross." The lineup also has Vince Gill, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Ronnie Milsap and more. "iCarly," 7 p.m., Nickelodeon. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live from the Grand Ole Opry' Feb 2, 2008
Bentley joins stars like reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood, the legendary Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Ronnie Milsap, and Charlie Daniels for an evening of classic gospel performances from country music's most famous stage, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. "In country music, people are proud of their faith and I think that's really amazing. It's part of the reason I love country music so much," says Underwood who performs the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Jan 31, 2008
The Jerusalem Ridge Band is under the direction of Steve Dixon, who shared the stage with such famous artists as The Judds, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty, Michael W. Smith, The Statler Brothers, Ricky Skaggs, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill and many others. Most recently, Dixon toured with a Broadway style show about the music of Ray Charles, called I Can't Stop Lovin' Her. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Lance, Kelley give glowing reflection of Lions Club International convention Jan 29, 2008
Approximately 14,095 attendees representing 135 nations were entertained with the melodic hits of Glen Campbell, wistful country ballads of Ronnie Milsap, and exotic mesmerizing moves of youthful Sri Lankan dancers. A ghostly oration of Helen Keller summoned back to reflect on the vast accomplishments of Lions on behalf of the visually impaired. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
20-SOMETHING: Michelle Maves - Pursuing a dream to perform that began as a child Dec 29, 2007
In addition to performing before a Rockford Symphony Orchestra concert, Maves opened for Johnny Paycheck and Ronnie Milsap. She has studied her craft and honed her skills at North Central College in Naperville. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Pursuing a dream in Nashville Dec 7, 2007
Tom Wilkerson, a longtime Nashville musician and producer who has worked with the likes of Ronnie Milsap and the late Conway Twitty, is the president of IMC. He said he believes there s a place for Millage in the country music world. Scott s voice is just different enough that he could make it, Wilkerson said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Artists Such as Little Big Town Trigger Meters Dec 7, 2007
As modern-day counterpoints to the unexpected in the way of musical offerings, I would offer such Crossroads examples as Ronnie Milsap with Los Lonely Boys or Trisha Yearwood with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. Or an upcoming episode featuring Robert Plant with Alison Krauss. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Grand Ole Opry celebrates 82 years Oct 13, 2007
Stars scheduled to appear during the weekend include Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner and Carrie Underwood ... It includes a ticket to the Opry and a ticket to the Ronnie Milsap matinee Saturday, along with the poster, backstage tour, Qion and picnic lunch on the Plaza ... Saturday: Matinee concert Ronnie Milsap; evening: Milsap, Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood, Lorrie Morgan, Hal Ketchum, Jeannie Seely and Jimmy Dickens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Weekend planner Oct 5, 2007
A concert by country legend Ronnie Milsap is at 7:30 p.m., and more live entertainment rocks the Coliseum in the coming week. Attractions include kids faves T-Squad on Sunday, a double bill of country with Jeff Bates and Bomshel Wednesday, Rnds The Pointer Sisters on Thursday and classic rock hitmakers Little River Band on Oct. 12. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Get your fair share of music Oct 4, 2007
Coliseum lineup features The Beach Boys and many others. The Beach Boys will perform at 7:30 today. (The Clarion-Ledger)
October is Opry Month Sep 29, 2007
Performers scheduled to appear during the weekend include Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner, Carrie Underwood and many others ... The Grand Ole Opry Birthday Celebration Package (with accommodations) includes: Two-night room accommodations at the incredible Gaylord Opryland Resort or Radisson Hotel at Opryland Preferred seat ticket to Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash on Friday or Saturday Ticket to the Birthday Concert on Saturday afternoon featuring Ronnie Milsap Opry Star... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
"Music Man" Johnny Koonse walked with the giants of country music Aug 31, 2007
He signed two on the spot," Koonse said. "The song, All together now, Let's fall Apart" was recorded by singer Bill Anderson. Tom and other owners, Jack Johnson and Charlie Pride had discovered a new artist and thought that 'Fall Apart' was the perfect debut song for the blind singer who was due to become a legend in the annals of country...his name was Ronnie Milsap!". Koonse's next song, "You're driving me out of my mind", landed on Milsap's second record. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
Country music concert, sale to benefit horses Jun 23, 2007
The "Save the Horses Benefit Concert" stars Ronnie Milsap and John Michael Montgomery ... "I've had a lot of people ask me if we've got impersonators or something, because they can't believe Ronnie Milsap and John Michael Montgomery would come to Williamson, but it's really them," Breier said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Morehouse Breaks Ground On The Ray Charles Performing Arts Center & Music Education Building May 18, 2007
Some of those who participated in the event were executive producer and music director Ricky Minor and a list of award-winning singers, including Patti Austin, James Ingram, Gerald Levert, Michael McDonald, Brian McKnight, Ronnie Milsap, Billy Preston, Travis Tritt and Stevie Wonder. Morehouse College trustee and comedian Bill Cosby hosted the event. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Good for Langerhans? May 1, 2007
I just assumed everybody else does the same thing, which I the assumed that it would be hard for anybody not named Ronnie Milsap, to miss the headline that said: WICKMAN PLACED ON DL ... I m just actually seeing how many times I can mention Ronnie Milsap on the blog ... And regarding your reference to Ronnie Milsap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reba ~ ‘Queen of Country' coming to Fantasy Apr 8, 2007
In 2006, she was the first recipient of a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville and was honored along side Roy Orbison, Ronnie Milsap and others. McEntire is the only artist with the longest consecutive span of hit country singles, scoring at least one Top 40 hit every year from 1978 to 2005, an impressive 28-year total. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Ronnie Milsap ~ Classic Country rides into Spotlight Apr 8, 2007
Ronnie Milsap could easily be described as the pre-eminent country soul singer of his generation. Over his incredibly successful years in the music business, he has accumulated an impressive list of 40 #1 hits and sold more than 25 million records. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
CATS CATCH A COACH; BRAVES COME HOME Apr 7, 2007
I have the same eye doctor as Ronnie Milsap. By Lew. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cox to head Young Harris Mar 31, 2007
Zell Miller '51, who is also a native of Young Harris; successful actress and director Amanda Bearse '79; Waffle House co-founder Tom Forkner '37; Grammy Award-winning singing stars Ronnie Milsap '64 and Tricia Yearwood '84; and Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Nick Markakis '03. In addition to the exemplary academic programs, Young Harris College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Music Festival Season Nears Mar 28, 2007
Country Thunder, May 24-27, Ennis, Texas Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Phil Vassar, Reckless Kelly, Pat Green, the Randy Rogers Band, Neal McCoy, Trick Pony, Chris Young, Corb Lund, Lantana, Bomshel, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Reba McEntire, Sawyer Brown, Lorrie Morgan, Heartland, PovertyNeck Hillbillies, George Strait, Montgomery Gentry, Ronnie Milsap, the Charlie Daniels Band, Steve Holy ... Bon Jovi, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, LeAnn Rimes, Neal McCoy, Los Lonely Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Big &... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Taylor Swift Emerges as Country's Golden Girl Feb 24, 2007
"It was the traffic. I was screaming." She then settled in for a quick round of easy questions about her current tour with George Strait and Ronnie Milsap and the burdens of teen celebrity. Speaking in complete, well-crafted sentences, Swift was utterly at ease with the media frenzy. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Tracing resurgence of his career Feb 23, 2007
It's a designation he said he didn't resist but has never embraced either, because, like one of his musical heroes, eclectic '70s country-singer/songwriter Ronnie Milsap, Adkins reserves the right to record whatever inspires him. I kind of feel like Mr. Milsap gave me a hall pass to do whatever I want to do,'' he said. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
• News in brief Feb 17, 2007
The lineup also includes Bill Cosby, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Pride and Scandinavian singer Sissel. Tickets go on sale May 17. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
George Strait delivers a high-powered country hit parade Feb 17, 2007
Ronnie Milsap was the most pleasant surprise of the night. The singer/keyboardist has lost none of his vocal prowess, wailing the high note at the end of "Stranger In My House" and giving a credibly gritty reading of the Stones classic "Honky Tonk Women." While he did include one six-song medley during his 55 minutes, he still found time for full-length takes on "Houston Solution," "Lost in the Fifties Tonight" and "Smoky Mountain Rain", plus two tunes from his latest album "My Life." Milsap's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
George Strait, Ronnie Milsap Heat Up Chicago Concert Feb 17, 2007
But when Taylor Swift opened George Strait's concert with Ronnie Milsap on Thursday night (Feb. 15) near here, her rookie status meant little to the crowd. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Old times still sound good with Sundance Feb 12, 2007
I also liked Ronnie Milsap a lot, he said. Vocalist Maxey was and still is a huge fan of two of country music s most hallowed singers, Merle Haggard and George Strait. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Plenty of Thrills at Tampa's State Fair Feb 9, 2007
Other nostalgic and original artists ready to get the audience's groove on in the Hall include Bennie Anderson & The Drifters on Tuesday, Cornell Gunter's Coasters on Wednesday, Mickey Gilley on Feb. 16, Davy Jones of The Monkees on Feb. 17 and Ronnie Milsap on Feb. 18. Those are all priced at $5. (The Ledger)
A Fair Of State Feb 7, 2007
It's all Floridians who put the exhibits together (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
IN CONCERT: Strait-forward country Feb 5, 2007
He was backed by an eight-piece band and shared the stage with country veteran Ronnie Milsap and newcomer Taylor Swift ... And true to form, on this night, Strait shared the stage with both a fellow country veteran (the venerable Ronnie Milsap, the genre's pre-eminent piano man and one of its most sublime balladeers) and a freshly-scrubbed 17-year-old, Taylor Swift, who was equal parts sass and precociousness ("At this time last year, I was sitting at a desk in high school," she beamed). (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Strait takes fans from honky-tonk to ballads Jan 29, 2007
GEORGE STRAIT, RONNIE MILSAP AND TAYLOR SWIFT ... Preceding Strait were sets by newcomer Taylor Swift, 17, and country veteran and longtime hit maker Ronnie Milsap. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Taylor Swift, Ronnie Milsap on the Road With George Strait Jan 25, 2007
Taylor Swift is still getting comfortable with the concept that George Strait and Ronnie Milsap know who she is and are familiar with her music ... Recalling her initial encounter with Milsap, the newcomer told CMT Insider, "He said to me, 'I love your album, girl,' and I said, 'You listened to my album?! You're Ronnie Milsap!' He's so great. He's one of the coolest famous people I've ever met.". (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Concert Review - George Strait Jan 21, 2007
Ronnie Milsap was led to the stage at 8:10 p.m. and began his set with "Stranger in My House." It's amazing how many songs he has song that people have forgotten, and it was easy to see that the over 35 crowd was taking a trip down memory lane, and the younger folks were unfamiliar with a lot of his material. The stand out performance from Ronnie was a medley of his biggest hits that included "What a Difference You've Made In My Life", "It Was Almost Like A Song, " "Pure Love," "Stand By My... (Suite101.com)
• Today in History - Jan. 16 Jan 16, 2007
Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 64. Country singer Jim Stafford is 63. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
George Strait tickets go on sale Saturday Jan 12, 2007
George Strait's Feb. 16 concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. " Dutton, an Emmy-winning actor, was nominated for directing an episode of the CBS Corp.-owned Showtime cable channel's "Sleeper Cell. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
The Times of our lives in 2006: Year in review, Part 2 Jan 4, 2007
Country star Ronnie Milsap was the headliner at the 13th Ocoee Founders' Day Celebration. Windy Ridge School was selected as a 2006 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School, one of only 12 in the state to receive the honor. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Strait-en Out George!! Jan 4, 2007
Identify the backwards George Strait song on the "Mike in the Morning" Show, 6-to-9 a.m. Monday through Friday and win tickets to see Taylor Swift, Ronnie Milsap and George Strait. 2004. (KAPS Radio, WA)
