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Color-changing Text --- December 23rd: On this day *** 1928 Born on this day in Nashville, Tennessee, was Buddy Harman who as a session musician played drums on over 18,000 sessions for artists such as Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Brenda Lee, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Chet Atkins, Marty Robbins, Roger Miller, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and many more. He died on August 21, 2008. *** 19 Nov 1968, Jeannie C. Riley was at #1 on the US Country album chart with Harper Valley PTA. The title track "Harper Valley PTA" became a hit for Riley and went to #1 on both the Billboard Pop and Country singles charts, a feat not repeated until 1981 when Dolly Parton released "9 to 5". *** 1969 Merle Haggard recorded "The Fightin' Side Of Me" in Los Angeles at the Capitol Recording Studios. The following, "The Fightin' Side of Me" was nominated for Song of the Year and Single of the Year by the Country Music Association. *** 1974 John Denver was at #1 on the US country album chart with Back Home Again. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song", "Back Home Again" and "Sweet Surrender". In addition, the studio version of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" appeared on this album. *** 1981 While Johnny Cash and his family were sitting down to enjoy their evening meal, three armed intruders broke into their Montego Bay home. Johnny and his family were all locked in a cellar and over $35,000 worth of items were stolen during the robbery. All were unharmed during the ordeal. *** 2003 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honored Loretta Lynn for her lifetime contributions to the arts. *** 2005 The movie Transamerica, starring Felicity Huffman, opened in US theaters. The soundtrack featured Dolly Parton, Jim Lauderdale, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Old Crow Medicine Show, Lucinda Williams and bluegrass artist Larry Sparks. *** 2018 This One's for You by Luke Combs went back to #1 on the Country album chart. The album continued to return to #1 intermittently during 2018 and 2019. Its total of 50 weeks at the top of the chart tied the record for the longest time spent atop the chart by an album. ***
Spend Thanksgiving With Randy Owen
Start 11/28/2024 at 12:03
End 11/28/2024 at 23:58
Local City Park Fort Payne, Alabama
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Hold onto your horses, folks! Can't get enough of Randy Owen

and the iconic group, Alabama?

 
Well, have I got some news that'll tickle your Randy Owen-loving heart! Redneck Junction Radio is transforming into "Alabama Radio" all day long on this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Since Thanksgiving Day is for families, we thought we'd bring you a visit with Randy Owen all day long. After all, as a loyal Alabama fan  a holiday would not be right without every one of your kin  there; this includes Randy. So open the door for him at Redneck Junction and let him come in and spend his Thanksgiving Day and Night with you!
That's right, pardners! Prepare for a musical feast as you can now enjoy every toe-tapping tune and heartfelt ballad from Randy and the boys, along with exclusive interviews, all in one place. This classic country music station will be dedicated for 24 hours to celebrating the magic of Alabama. So tune in, turn up the volume, and let the sweet sounds of Randy Owen and Alabama make your holiday season brighter than a honky-tonk's neon lights.
Y'all don't want to miss it!