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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Born Loretta Lynn Morgan on June 27, 1959, Lorrie Morgan grew up the daughter of Grand Ole Opry star George Morgan. She spent many nights backstage at the Opry and made her debut there at 13. Her father died when she was 16, and she was singing professionally a year later. By 21, she was opening shows for George Jones. She performed at Opryland USA, sang demo sessions for country publishing giant Acuff-Rose and became a member of the Opry in 1985.

Although Morgan charted her first single, "Two People in Love," in 1979, her career took off with the 1989 release of "Dear Me," a Top 10 hit that coincided with the death of her husband Keith Whitley. Over the following decade, Morgan released three No. 1 singles -- "Five Minutes," "What Part of No" and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." Her other hits include "Out of Your Shoes," "Watch Me," "Something in Red" and "Except for Monday."

Show Me How, the twelfth LP in her stellar career, is sure to fit snugly at the top of country music’s charts. The album is a collection of eleven songs that examine life from the perspective of lessons learned and wisdom earned. On it Morgan tells tales of love, friendship, family, and flirting with clear authority but leaves any trace of melodramatic angst behind. It’s simply a mature yet witty take on reaching a point in life where you’ve learned enough to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. Which is exactly where Lorrie Morgan is now.

Morgan’s authenticity as a country artist is irrefutable. If pedigree is not proof enough, Morgan’s life itself is testament to the themes that make country music rich with the soaring highs and crushing lows of real life. She began her career as a chorus performer in stage shows at Opryland amusement park while she sang demos for Nashville songwriters. Lorrie quickly became one of country music’s most popular and successful female artists charting over a dozen top ten hits. Praise from her peers and fans followed, and Morgan earned nine industry awards including four wins as Female Vocalist of the Year (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998). She made countless appearances on major network television shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Good Morning America.

But it has been life’s events off-stage that have kept her grounded. Morgan has said that, in some ways, her life is like a country song as she’s experienced so many different roles including daughter, single mother, widow, divorcee, and above all, survivor.

All of those people speak clearly on Show Me How. "It’s everything into one. It’s everything I am," she says. "It’s sentimental, humorous, sensitive, romantic, everything I am, this album is about."

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Kendall Meyer was born and raised in rural Iowa. A child of country and rock radio, Kendall grew up listening to Keith Whitley, George Straight, John Michael Montgomery, Steve Earl, John Cougar Mellencamp and Michael W. Smith. At the age of 17, Kendall's love for music helped him through the loss of a dear friend. This moment changed his entire perspective, gave him an emotional foundation and prompted him to devote his life to music.

Kendall began his career by playing guitar, singing in local bands and was a consistent face and winner in Karaoke competitions. Kendall performs original music, country classics, and hot new modern favorites. He has two successful cd's under his belt. The first cd featured a song called, "If the Law Don't Get Me", that received substantial airtime. His second cd, "Man Behind the Wheel", has received Music Connection Magazine's highest demo critique to date, 7.8. "Backed by Nashville Cats, Meyer proves himself a polished performer with a sturdy voice. "Ghost in the Radio" glides through a gallery of vintage imagery from country's music haunted landscape. "Not that Far" is a wistful ballad that Meyer and company put a perfect touch on. An uplifting love song, "Hold on Virginia" has an ascending melody line that's popular with the live audiences who've made this unsigned act a Midwest moneymaker."

Kendall continues to passionately devote his life to music as a full time musician by performing at hundreds of shows every year from small town bars to huge out door fairs and festivals. Kendall has shared the stage with many top artists including Mark Wills, Highway 101, Brad Paisley, Lonestar, Great Divide, Rhett Atkins, Daryl Singletary, Wade Hayes, Jessica Andrews, Emerson Drive, Trick Pony, Andy Griggs, Kentucky Headhunters, Chris Ledoux, The Charlie Daniels Band, Doug Stone and Blue Country.

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Our one-third off sale at Vintage Grooves is still going strong and there are tons of great CDs.

Vintage Grooves is at 211 E. Jefferson (across the street from the post office). They're open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sale ends Friday, September 5th.

p.s. If you were at the Sissy Wish show last spring stop by and pick up a copy of their latest CD Beauties Never Die (it wasn't available at the show but you can get it now).

August 28, 2008

Keep your eyes on the site counter.

We'll go over 50,000 unique hits some time in the next 24 hours!

Yet more proof that Kirksville does rock.

Update: We hit 50k and busted right by around 7:30 p.m.  Thanks!

August 26, 2008

Vintage Grooves is going all vinyl so we're selling all our already low-priced CDs for 33% off.

Great titles by bands like Sissy Wish, Dungen, Mates of State, Minus the Bear, Frank Bang, Muse, Cursive, The Polyphonic Spree, The Knife, TV On The Radio, and hundreds more.

Vintage Grooves is at 211 E. Jefferson (across the street from the post office). They're open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Get 'em while they last and thanks for your support! It's been a blast.

Sale ends Friday, September 5th.

August 24, 2008

Souled American, who graced the DuKum stage in May 2007, is featured in this month's issue of The Believer.

The author, Theodore McDermott, makes his worship of the band clear when he proclaims, "when I listen to music, I listen to Souled American." 

A must-read!

August 15, 2008

Ticky Tackies just posted a bunch of new songs. Click on the name to hear them!

July 23, 2008