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Odis Blanton and The Blue Star Rangers WLBJ Bowling Green, KY

About The Artist Back in early 1953, WLBJ out of Bowling Green, Kentucky was featuring the Blue Star Rangers. The versatile group was recording for Republic Records of Nashville at the time. Odis and Hugh would handle the vocal turns as solos. When they did their trio numbers, it usually included John, Gene and Odis. The Blue Star Rangers had a 45-minute show that aired every day except Sunday over WLBJ called "The Farm And Home Hour". They also did the usual personal appearances throughout the area of western Kentucky and Northern Tennesse, including stage shows and square dance engagements Timeline and Trivia Notes Group Members included: Odis Blanton, leader and manager, rhythm guitar John Blanton, steel guitar Gene Kitchens, violin Hugh Poteet, bass "Pappy" Jones, saxophone Gwen Dalton, piano Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs Magazine No. 26; May 1953; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT.

Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   Dixiana Rec. No. Side Song Title   104 A Don't Move The Moon   104 B Steppin' High, Wide and Handsome