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Country Lessons With Hoochie
Been on a huge Dean Dillon kick lately, figured I’d put a little list together. I know a lot of y’all don’t listen to country much, or maybe you never have, but I hope you’ll give it a shot. Dean, born Larry Dean Flynn, is an American songwriter credited with much of George Strait's success, but he’s got an extensive catalog far beyond what he’s penned for Strait. Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorites.
Tennessee Whiskey - David Allen Coe (1981), George Jones (1983), Chris Stapleton (2015) Miami, My Amy - Keith Whitley (1985) Tequila Eyes - Randy Rogers Band (2016) An Empty Glass - Gary Stewart (1988) Ocean Front Property - George Strait (1987) Unwound - George Strait (1981) Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her - Keith Whitley (1985) Spilled Perfume - Pam Tillis (1994) Every Little Honky Tonk Bar - George Strait (2019)
With over two hundred songs to his name, if these aren’t for you, chances are the others might be. Tennessee Whiskey remains one of the most famous country songs of all time, and there's no doubt Dean helped solidify Straits spot as the King of Country – though it's worth considering his continuing contributions. With recent hits from Lainy Wilson and Luke Combs, he continues to mark his place as a legacy in country music.
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT - DERYL DODD @Deryl_Dodd
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT – DERYL DODD @Deryl_Dodd
Welcome to another SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT!!
Deryl Dodd is a Texas singer/songwriter that I’ve followed and been a huge fan of for a very long time. And, I am thrilled to turn my blog over to him today and let him share a story a new/old song with you!
Hello friends!!
I want to share a story behind a song, “Let Me Hold You Tonight.”
This song is an old-fashioned country waltz. Nothing…
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Dean Dillon "I'm Into The Bottle (To Get You Out Of My Mind)" Single Of The Day
Dean Dillon “I’m Into The Bottle (To Get You Out Of My Mind)” Single Of The Day
Dean Dillon’s first country top 40 single.
Mention Dean Dillon, and most people will think, songwriter. Not just songwriter, but one of the greatest songwriters country music has had. Dean’s pen has turned out hit after hit for the past 35+ years, for many of the top artists, including many of George Strait’s biggest hits. Classics he’s wrote or co-wrote include: “Tennessee Whiskey”; “Famous Last…
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Dean Dillon is also a nominee this year.
Vern Gosdin – “Set ‘Em Up Joe” Song written by Gosdin, Dean Dillon, Buddy Cannon and Hank Cochran. The song is in reference to Ernest Tubb’s “Walking the Floor Over You.”
Dillon’s songs are known around the world, having been recorded by for George Strait, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton and more.
The 8th Annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards show was held in the Arlington Music Hall on March 2nd & 3rd. I had the privilege of attending on the 3rd with a Press Pass and two photographers in tow.
“I never got in the music business to win awards,” said Male Vocalist of the Year nominee, Jamie Richards. “I just got in the music business to make music and if I win an award that’s extra. So that was it for me and I’m thrilled to be nominated.”
Jan Sikes and Jamie Richards
I think what Jamie vocalized could be echoed by all of the nominees for these awards. Any artist who truly loves what they do shines in the crazy business of playing music.
Larry Joe Taylor produces the largest music festival in the State of Texas yearly in Stephenville. The Larry Joe Taylor (or LJT) Music Festival was up for an award as the best music festival. I asked Larry Joe what the nomination meant to him.
He replied, “Well, this is our seventh or eighth nomination and we’ve won all of them. It’s always a pleasure to be nominated for something that we love so much and that we’ve worked so hard to create. We just hope everyone else loves the festival as much as we do. Win or lose, we still feel like we are the best festival around. This year will be our thirtieth year, so we must be doing something right.”
Jan Sikes interviewing Larry Joe Taylor
I completely agree with Larry Joe!
And then, I had the chance to interview Sundance Head, winner of The Voice Season 6. I asked what this nomination meant to him.
Jan Sikes interviewing Sundance Head
“Well, winning The Voice was awesome, but it’s more important to me, to be recognized by my peers back in my home state,” Sundance said. “I’ve worked really hard to gain respect in Texas radio and become part of the family. I had just really kind of got in there before The Voice. I still never had a number one on the charts until after The Voice, so I think that gave me a little boost. But, this nomination is very important to me. I love being from Texas. I respect all the musicians and artists on the radio and the way that they handle everything.”
What’s next for Sundance Head?
“We are getting ready to release our record to the nation. I just finished recording it in Nashville at Ocean Way with Buddy Cannon and Dean Dillon producing. Dean has some cuts on the record as well as Jamey Johnson, J.T. Harding, and Sean McAnally who just won songwriter of the year. This record is full of integrity and I’m hoping it will be one of the best country records to come out in the last twenty years,” Sundance explained.
When will the record be released?
“It will be landing at the end of March or first of April.”
So, we’ll have to keep an eye out for the new Sundance Head music!
Sundance Head
All of the performers at the show did an amazing job, but the ones that blew me away were GRIT. That stands for Girls Raised in Texas. They sang acapella and the harmonies were nothing short of amazing.
Other performers of the night were Guthrie Kennard, Gus Samuelson, Sundance Head, Bradley Banning, and Jamie Richards.
And the winners are:
It was a great night for me. I got to visit with lots of old friends.
A parting kiss.
🙂 Guthrie Kennard
A HUGE Thank you to Robert Keith and Darleen McAdams for all the great photos!
Texas Regional Radio Music Awards The 8th Annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards show was held in the Arlington Music Hall on March 2nd & 3rd.