Thursday, April 28, 2005
Charlie Louvin headlines festival
From the Weekly Post (Mobile, AL)
One of Sand Mountain’s favorite sons returned home Monday morning, much to the delight of those in attendance at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville.
Music legend Charlie Louvin, who grew up in Henagar and now makes his home in Manchester, Tenn., was in town to help promote the upcoming Crossroads Family Festival, scheduled to be held in the Rainsville City Park Saturday, May 21.
At Monday’s press conference, led by Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast State Community College, and Sen. Lowell Barron, gracious words were spoken of the illustrious music career of Louvin, who will be the featured artist at the event.
In 1955, the Louvin Brothers became members of the Grand Ole Opry, enjoying immense popularity. The duo had 20 BillBoard Top Hits.
Campbell spoke of how, in the early going, Elvis Presley was the opening act of the Louvin Brothers. And also, about Johnny Cash once saying how he stood by the side of the road just to catch a glimpse of the duo passing through his town.
In 1979, the Louvin Brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2003, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“I only wish Ira could have hung around to witness all of this,” said Louvin.
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Weekly Post
One of Sand Mountain’s favorite sons returned home Monday morning, much to the delight of those in attendance at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville.
Music legend Charlie Louvin, who grew up in Henagar and now makes his home in Manchester, Tenn., was in town to help promote the upcoming Crossroads Family Festival, scheduled to be held in the Rainsville City Park Saturday, May 21.
At Monday’s press conference, led by Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast State Community College, and Sen. Lowell Barron, gracious words were spoken of the illustrious music career of Louvin, who will be the featured artist at the event.
In 1955, the Louvin Brothers became members of the Grand Ole Opry, enjoying immense popularity. The duo had 20 BillBoard Top Hits.
Campbell spoke of how, in the early going, Elvis Presley was the opening act of the Louvin Brothers. And also, about Johnny Cash once saying how he stood by the side of the road just to catch a glimpse of the duo passing through his town.
In 1979, the Louvin Brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2003, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“I only wish Ira could have hung around to witness all of this,” said Louvin.
Read the article
Weekly Post
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