Kris Kristofferson
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20th Century Country

Ken Burns’ latest docuseries takes a look back at the earlier days of country music
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The genre of country music has gone through a lot of changes since its earliest inception, growing to reach the masses. While it isn’t the most popular genre in the U.S. today, its stars are held in the highest esteem among fans—and the pioneers of country are essentially icons. Ken Burns—whose directorial work you might […]

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Honky Tonk Heaven

Whitey Morgan and the 78’s play country cut from the cloth of honky-tonk legends
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Whitey Morgan, a purveyor of pure, unadulterated country music, is headed to Bend this weekend for a show at the Midtown Ballroom. Morgan and his band, the 78’s, are touring on the heels of his fifth studio album, “Hard Times & White Lines,” released in October. Citing influences from Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, Morgan’s […]

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