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Performers For 2004:
Ernie
Ashworth
At one time
Grand Ole Opry Star Ernie Ashworth did guided missile work...until his songs
began to shoot up the country charts like rockets. Ernie's
biggest hit, and the one that brought him to the Opry in 1964, was " Talk Back
Trembling Lips." A number #1 Hit for Ernie in 1963. Ernie is a member of
the Grand Old Opry and is a living ledgend in his own time. Ernie's
career has flurished for over 38 years, entertaining people all
over the world. What A Talent! www.ernieashworth.com
Frank
James (Lefty)
With over 40 years of entertainment experience
behind him, "Lefty" Frank James, has become a well polished
pro. His warmth and sincerity on and off stage, has endeared him
to many country music fans. He is a consummate BMI song writer,
singer and Nashville recording artist. He is also skilled
at playing guitar, bass, drums and harmonica. Frank's country music
roots go deep, stemming from his West Virginia coal mining family.
Summing it all up, if he had to describe Frank in one word,
that word would be "Entertainer" www.lefty-frankjames.com
Colonel
Robert Morris
Colonel Robert's professional career started
in the back room juke joints as a drummer playing the best in Memphis blues. He
worked with the likes of "Ma Rainey" "Little Laura Dukes" and "Big Sam Clark"
at the old Shanti Inn, as well as many others. During the seventies, after serving time in
the Marines, and a short career in rock and roll, Robert joined one of his
biggest idols, "Charlie Feathers" on the road. Robert has been inducted into the "Rockabilly Hall of Fame" and the
"Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame", and now spends most of his
time as a songwriter.
www.colrobertmorris.com
W.S.
Holland
W.S.'s musical career began in 1954 at Sun Records as
drummer for Carl Perkins. He played on all of Carl's Sun releases, including the
original "Blue Suede Shoes." He was also the drummer on the "Million Dollar
Quartet" session. In 1960 W.S. joined Johnny Cash and "The Tennessee Two" became
"The Tennessee Three." He played on all of Cash's hits including "Folsom Prison
Blues," "Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire," and was the first drummer to play a
full set of drums at the Grand Ole Opry in the Ryman Auditorium. W.S. remained
with Cash as drummer until 1997 when Johnny retired due to illness. Cash gave
W.S. the nickname "Father of the Drums." Holland was inducted into the
Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Dalton
Roberts
Dalton Roberts wears many hats and wears them well. Musician, Singer,
Songwriter, Author, Poet, Columnist, Toastmaster, Humorist, Philosopher,
and
first and foremost an entertainer. As a songwriter and musician, he has played the Grand Ole
Opry, and had over 80 songs recorded.
One of his songs hit number one on the charts, and another was chosen as
theme song for an NBC-TV show. Dalton
is an entertainer you don't want to miss. www.daltonroberts.com
2004
Artist Line-up
Main
Events
Special
Guest: Buster Doss
Guitar
Pickin' Mama
Leona
Williams
Keith
Thompson
CanJoe
John
Lolene
Ernie
Ashworth
Frank James
Colonel Robert Morris
W.S. Holland
Dalton
Roberts
Joe Rucker
Lowell Shyette
Britni Jean Hendrickson
The
Mateki's
Ben
Adler
Tammy
Cassidy
Bobby
Wynne
Jose
Daniel
FOXX
Margaret
Penn
Joanna
And Julie Allen
Les
Alexander
Angela
White
Karissa
Stepter
Bob
Timmers
Fred
Atkins
Robert
Clarkson
Phil
McGarrah
James
Segrest
Roger
Liles
John
Story
Aaron
Jesy Keys
Harold
Rogers
Milton
Woolridge
Jack
Greene
Candi
Carpenter
Steve
Turnbow