This week's blog is one of tacky self-promotion. For the past six months, I have been doing a lot of work with Kix 96 in Centerville, TN, and to quote another person who used to spend quite a bit of time in the county of Hickman....I'm just so proud to be there! Everyone here has made me feel very welcome, and I have started to develop some great relationships with a few of the listeners, as well.
My weekly show, Crazy Chucky's Classic Country Corner, has been doing well. I'm thankful to have one of my good friends, Ron Hunt, and everyone at A-Plus Too Used Cars as a sponsor, and the response from my friends in the music business has been great. We've only had one or two weeks since we went on the air when we haven't had a guest, and I am humbled and proud to say that we are just about booked for the remainder of 2009.
This week's show is really special, and I wanted to share it with you. Patty Loveless will be joining me to talk about her new album MOUNTAIN SOUL 2. It's a sequel, of sorts, to an album that she recorded for Epic back in 2001. While I do consider myself a professional, I don't think I would ever have wanted to have any involvement in the music business (in radio or as a writer) if I wasn't a fan, and the past few weeks have been really cool....Larry Gatlin, Ronnie Milsap, Patty Loveless, and in the next few weeks....Gene Watson, Lorrie Morgan, Diamond Rio, and Bill Anderson. I am truly blessed to be able to do what I do, and have a wife that supports me in doing it.
Now...about this album,,,,,If you love Bluegrass Music...and if you love Patty Loveless (not loving either should be illegal!), you will absolutely love this album. I can't wait for you to hear it....so...on Thursday, October 1....from 1-3 pm, tune into WNKX / 96.7 FM for the show....and enjoy the music....
Thanks for reading this week....It's a little shorter than usual, which could be a good thing for the readers....but between a one-day bug, Covering high scholl volleyball, soccer, and football, and life itself....It's a crazy week!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Words To Live By
Every house has a few trade secrets.
What I mean by that is that you do certain things inside your home that you probably wouldn't be caught dead doing at other places. There is something to be said about privacy, after all.
(Don't worry....You're not going to get "too much information about the Dauphin family here, I promise!)
I would venture to place a wager that if you go into other peoples' homes, you would find many different languages---and I'm not talking about French, British, or Spanish.
It is very easy to come up with various words, or phrases that say things that are regular English. It might not make any sense to anyone in Salt Lake City or Cambridge, for that matter....but in your house....you know the language just fine. Here's a few examples of words you might hear around my neck of the woods!
Yech------This takes the place of "Yes." Maybe one of the cats coined this one. It sounds like something a cat would say. You don't usually hear "yes" in our household...but you do hear "Yech."
Indeely-Bub----Wow, this one is almost legendary......This takes the place of the word "indeed." Usually, one is in a pretty good mood, when uttering this phrase....If it's not mentioned...trust me, someone is in trouble!
The "lidge" suffix----One of the first times I noticed my wife's language was a little different was when she responded to something I said as "cool-lidge."....I had never heard that before, and attributed it to her Kentucky heritage. or she could have been a fan of Rita.....but since then, there are plenty of words that I have attached the words to.....Good-lidge-----Food-lidge....Yes, Virginia....We're a crazy bunch!
"Cooley High Harmonies"----No, this is not a tribute to the classic 1970s film...that inspired the 70s sitcom "What's Happening," but a statement that might be used when things are going exceedingly well.
So...those are just a few of the things that set our family (for better or worse) apart, but I'm sure you have your secret language in your house.....Well, I'm going to Dickson right now....The new A&W has just opened......Till next week, everyone!.....Have a great weech....oops...I mean, week!
What I mean by that is that you do certain things inside your home that you probably wouldn't be caught dead doing at other places. There is something to be said about privacy, after all.
(Don't worry....You're not going to get "too much information about the Dauphin family here, I promise!)
I would venture to place a wager that if you go into other peoples' homes, you would find many different languages---and I'm not talking about French, British, or Spanish.
It is very easy to come up with various words, or phrases that say things that are regular English. It might not make any sense to anyone in Salt Lake City or Cambridge, for that matter....but in your house....you know the language just fine. Here's a few examples of words you might hear around my neck of the woods!
Yech------This takes the place of "Yes." Maybe one of the cats coined this one. It sounds like something a cat would say. You don't usually hear "yes" in our household...but you do hear "Yech."
Indeely-Bub----Wow, this one is almost legendary......This takes the place of the word "indeed." Usually, one is in a pretty good mood, when uttering this phrase....If it's not mentioned...trust me, someone is in trouble!
The "lidge" suffix----One of the first times I noticed my wife's language was a little different was when she responded to something I said as "cool-lidge."....I had never heard that before, and attributed it to her Kentucky heritage. or she could have been a fan of Rita.....but since then, there are plenty of words that I have attached the words to.....Good-lidge-----Food-lidge....Yes, Virginia....We're a crazy bunch!
"Cooley High Harmonies"----No, this is not a tribute to the classic 1970s film...that inspired the 70s sitcom "What's Happening," but a statement that might be used when things are going exceedingly well.
So...those are just a few of the things that set our family (for better or worse) apart, but I'm sure you have your secret language in your house.....Well, I'm going to Dickson right now....The new A&W has just opened......Till next week, everyone!.....Have a great weech....oops...I mean, week!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
NOT JUST ANOTHER YEAR.....HOPEFULLY
As many of you who are familiar with me know, there is one professional sports team that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Yes, I am a Titans fan, as they are local. Yes, I am a Brett Favre fan, as I still think he's one of the best QB's of all time, and one who got pushed out of the way a little bit early by Packers management.....But, at the end of the day,,,the main thing that matters to be in the sports section from September on is that America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys, keep adding numbers each week to the "W" column in the standings.
Yes, I am a fan of the Dallas Cowboys----the ones with the star on the helmet......One of only three teams to win five Super Bowls. (Yes, I am aware that Pittsburgh, with six, has won more....but my sentence is still true).....The team that has been accused over the years (maybe rightfully so) of being just a little bit arrogant.
That being said, Cowboys fans haven't been too uppity about anything since 1996. Thirteen long, torturous years without a playoff win...never mind a ring. And, it's been pretty tough at times. Michael Irvin's career-ending injury at the Vet in 1999 as Eagles fans cheered (One reason I would root for anybody against Philadelphia)......Quincy Carter.....Ryan Leaf.....the "bobble" of the field goal in Seattle in 2006, and yes, the 2007 season where everything had set up quite nicely for Dallas, and Romeo...I mean Romo, couldn't get Jessica off his mind long enough to handle the Giants in the playoffs......Then, there was last year. Win one of your last two.....and you're in the post-season.....Can you say Willis McGahaee turning out the lights at Texas Stadium, and then, once again, there was a trip to McNabb-land......44-6? Arrogant? Who's arrogant?
I'm not sure that things will improve for Jerry's Boys in 2009. Yes, we have the new stadium, but without T.O., I am a little unsure who we have to throw it to consistently. Cutting # 81 will avoid some locker room drama, but Roy Williams' 19 catches as a Cowboy doesn't necessarily scare anyone.
Still, we have a great backfield, some young defensive playmakers...and a veteran coaching staff. So, here's my prediction.....Cowboys go 8-1 first nine games, but Romo starts to become infatuated with Kellie Pickler late in the season. 8-1 turns into 9-5.....Team splits final two games of season to go 10-6, and falls in opening round of playoffs to New Orleans. After all, you've got to keep those streaks alive, don't you?
In all seriousness, here's hoping "The Boys" will exercise some of those November and December demons that have been haunting them as of late....and make some noise come playoff time. Once again, after all....we have as much talent as anyone in the NFL, right? (Something I've been saying each off season since 2006!)
Welcome back, NFL....I've missed ya!
Yes, I am a fan of the Dallas Cowboys----the ones with the star on the helmet......One of only three teams to win five Super Bowls. (Yes, I am aware that Pittsburgh, with six, has won more....but my sentence is still true).....The team that has been accused over the years (maybe rightfully so) of being just a little bit arrogant.
That being said, Cowboys fans haven't been too uppity about anything since 1996. Thirteen long, torturous years without a playoff win...never mind a ring. And, it's been pretty tough at times. Michael Irvin's career-ending injury at the Vet in 1999 as Eagles fans cheered (One reason I would root for anybody against Philadelphia)......Quincy Carter.....Ryan Leaf.....the "bobble" of the field goal in Seattle in 2006, and yes, the 2007 season where everything had set up quite nicely for Dallas, and Romeo...I mean Romo, couldn't get Jessica off his mind long enough to handle the Giants in the playoffs......Then, there was last year. Win one of your last two.....and you're in the post-season.....Can you say Willis McGahaee turning out the lights at Texas Stadium, and then, once again, there was a trip to McNabb-land......44-6? Arrogant? Who's arrogant?
I'm not sure that things will improve for Jerry's Boys in 2009. Yes, we have the new stadium, but without T.O., I am a little unsure who we have to throw it to consistently. Cutting # 81 will avoid some locker room drama, but Roy Williams' 19 catches as a Cowboy doesn't necessarily scare anyone.
Still, we have a great backfield, some young defensive playmakers...and a veteran coaching staff. So, here's my prediction.....Cowboys go 8-1 first nine games, but Romo starts to become infatuated with Kellie Pickler late in the season. 8-1 turns into 9-5.....Team splits final two games of season to go 10-6, and falls in opening round of playoffs to New Orleans. After all, you've got to keep those streaks alive, don't you?
In all seriousness, here's hoping "The Boys" will exercise some of those November and December demons that have been haunting them as of late....and make some noise come playoff time. Once again, after all....we have as much talent as anyone in the NFL, right? (Something I've been saying each off season since 2006!)
Welcome back, NFL....I've missed ya!
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