Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain
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Sharon White interview with Robert K. Oermann, July 1987.
Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2003).
Michael A. Capozzoli Jr. and Marianne Horner, “Spirits of Marty Stuart and Connie Smith Finally Unite,” Country Weekly, August 12, 1997.
Kathleen Gallagher, “Connie Smith: ‘I’ve Had a Chance to Live My Life Over,’” Country Music, December 1973.
Darryl E. Hicks, God Comes to Nashville (Harrison, AR: New Leaf Press, 1979).
Paul Kingsbury, The Grand Ole Opry History of Country Music (New York: Villard/Random House, 1995).
Mary Ellen Moore, “Connie Smith: A Traditionalist Comes Back to the Fold,” Country Music, March–April 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “Cinderella Déjà Vu,” The Tennessean, January 3, 1999.
Robert K. Oermann, “Country Legends Marty Stuart’s Models,” The Tennessean, December 2, 1989.
Robert K. Oermann, “Ricky and Sharon Chart Marital Bliss,” The Tennessean, August 1, 1987.
Robert K. Oermann, “Connie Smith’s in Quest of Her Crown,” The Tennessean, October 11, 1986.
Robert K. Oermann, “Marty Stuart Keeps Country Rockin’,” The Tennessean, July 26, 1986.
Robert K. Oermann, “‘Boy Wonder’ Marty Stuart Grows Up to Solo Stardom,” The Tennessean, July 14, 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “Ricky Skaggs Balances Family Life and Fame,” The Tennessean, July 13, 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “Electrifying Connie Smith Back at Last,” The Tennessean, April 27, 1984.
Christopher Reed, “Star Stats: Connie Smith,” Country Weekly, August 24, 1999.
Marty Stuart, Pilgrims: Sinners Saints and Prophets (Nashville: Rutledge Hill Press, 1999).
Eddie Stubbs with Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs radio interview, WSM, July 2, 2007.
Chapter 15: Vince and Amy
Vince Gill interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 2007, December 2005, June 1998, May 1998, June 1997, May 1996, June 1990, April, 1984.
Amy Grant interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 1991, October 1988, December 1986, March 1986, July 1985.
Mark Bego, Vince Gill (Los Angeles: Renaissance Books, 2000).
Larry Holden and Gerry Wood, “The Marriage and the Music,” Country Weekly, April 18, 2000.
Beverly Keel, “To Amy, Happy Valentine’s Day, Love, Vince,” The Tennessean, February 14, 2007.
Bob Millard, Amy Grant (Garden City, New York: Dolphin/Doubleday and Company, 1986).
Wendy Newcomer, “Girl of His Dreams,” Country Weekly, June 26, 2001.
Robert K. Oermann, “Tried and True,” The Tennessean, June 22, 1997.
Robert K. Oermann, “Just Faxing with Amy Grant,” The Tennessean, August 2, 1991.
Robert K. Oermann, “Vince Gill Finally Gains Own Spotlight,” The Tennessean, July 28, 1990.
Robert K. Oermann, “Gusty Amy Wings Way into Maturity,” The Tennessean, October 15, 1988.
Robert K. Oermann, “Any Grant’s ‘Tennessee Christmas’ Goes Nationwide, Like Her Pop Hits,” The Tennessean, December 14, 1986.
Robert K. Oermann, “Vibrant Amy Grant Stands at Gospel/Pop Crossroads,” The Tennessean, March 16, 1986.
Robert K. Oermann, “Christian Vocalist Amy Grant ‘Finds a Way’ to Pop Success,” The Tennessean, October 20, 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “Vince Gill Packs a ‘Quadruple Threat,’” The Tennessean, September 14, 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “Amy Grant: Her Music Speaks of Her Faith, The Tennessean, August 3, 1985.
Jay Orr, “Amy Starts Over,” The Tennessean, October 7, 1999.
Jay Orr, “Behind Amy’s Eyes,” The Nashville Banner, September 12, 1997.
Bob Paxman, “New & Improved,” Country Weekly, April 1, 2003.
Brad Schmitt, “Amy, Vince Nuptials Low Key,” The Tennessean, March 11, 2000.
George Zepp, “Amy Grant’s Granddad Owned Burton Farm,” The Tennessean, September 6, 2006.
Chapter 16: Funny Love
Henry Cannon interview with Robert K. Oermann, October 1992.
Minnie Pearl interviews with Robert K. Oermann, April 1989, January 1986, May 1984.
Anonymous, “Hats ON for Minnie Pearl,” National Jamboree, June 1949.
Teddy Bart and Carlin Evans, “Off Mike,” The Nashville Banner, March 11, 1996.
Paul Bryant, “The Belle of Grinder’s Switch,” The Mountain Broadcast and Prairie Recorder, October 1946.
Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2003).
Mona Collett, “Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon Leaves Many Timeless Pearls of Wisdom,” Belmont University Circle, Spring 1996.
Ralph Emery with Tom Carter, Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery (New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1991).
Carrie Ferguson, “Life’s Worth of Minnie’s Memories on Sale to Highest Bidders,” The Tennessean, December 18, 1998.
Thomas Goldsmith, “Sarah, Minnie Share Golden Anniversary,” The Tennessean, November 14, 1987.
Ren Grevatt, Laugh-Along with Minnie Pearl album liner notes (Long Island City, NY: Hilltop Records, n.d.).
Jack Hurst, “Minnie Pearl Edits Out ‘Seamy Details,’” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 21, 1980.
Kevin Kenworthy, The Best Jokes Minnie Pearl Ever Told (Nashville: Rutledge Hill Press, 1999).
Rich Kienzle, “Minnie Pearl,” Country Music, November–December 1991.
Paul Kingsbury, ed., The Encyclopedia of Country Music (New York: Oxford University Press, 1998).
Barry McCloud et al., Definitive Country (New York: Perigee Trade, 1995).
Judy Mizell, “Minnie Pearl: Grand Ole Opry’s Crown Jewel,” Inside Opryland USA, November 1990.
Alanna Nash, “A Thoroughly Nice Person,” Country Weekly, August 6, 1996.
Alanna Nash, Behind Closed Doors: Talking with the Legends of Country Music (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988).
Robert K. Oermann, “Minnie Pearl,” New Country, April 1996.
Robert K. Oermann, “Back in the Country, 1940: Minnie Pearl Joins the Grand Ole Opry,” Country Song Roundup, October 1983.
Robert K. Oermann, “Minnie’s 70th Birthday Brings Out the Stars,” The Tennessean, October 26, 1982.
Jay Orr and Michael Gray, “A Final Refrain for Life Filled with Love, Music,” The Nashville Banner, March 7, 1996.
Jay Orr, “Just So Proud You Were Here, Minnie,” The Nashville Banner, March 5, 1996.
Minnie Pearl, “Mule Is Too Tall, Turkey Is Too Tough!” Country America, November 1990.
Minnie Pearl with Joan Dew, Minnie Pearl (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1980).
Don Pierce, Howdee! Cousin Minnie Pearl album liner notes (Nashville: Starday Records, n.d.).
Don Pierce, America’s Beloved Minnie Pearl album liner notes (Nashville: Starday Records, 1966).
Tom Roland, “Opry Honors Miss Minnie,” The Tennessean, March 10, 1996.
Tom Roland and Carrie Ferguson, “Minnie Pearl Remembered,” The Tennessean, March 7, 1996.
Leah Rozen, “Minnie Pearl,” People, October 26, 1987.
Sandy Smith, “Minnie Says ‘Howdee’ to Comedy Hall of Fame,” The Tennessean, April 6, 1994.
Sandy Smith, “How-Dee, Minnie!” The Tennessean, October 25, 1992.
Sandy Smith and Robert K. Oermann, “She Was Country Music’s Pearl,” The Tennessean, March 5, 1996.
Gerry Wood, Catharine Rambeau, Clif H. Dunn, and Bruce Honick, “Minnie’s Heart Was as Big as Her Talent,” Country Weekly, March 26, 1996.
Chapter 17: For the Rest of Mine
Trace Adkins interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 2007, March 2003, October 1997, May 1996.
Jimmy Dickens interviews with Robert K. Oermann, April 1999, October 1998, September 1995, December 1987.
Trace Adkins with Keith and Kent Zimmerman, Trace Adkins: A P
ersonal Stand (New York: Villard Books, 2007).
Peter Cooper, “Sizing Up the Opry,” The Tennessean, August 23, 2003.
Beverly Keel, “Shooting Straight,” The Nashville Scene, April 17, 1997.
Rich Kienzle, I’m Little But I’m Loud: The Little Jimmy Dickens Collection album liner notes (Cooper Station, NY: Razor & Tie Entertainment, 1996).
Richard McVey, “Catching Up: Little Jimmy Dickens,” Music City News, April 1998.
Robert K. Oermann, “Grand Ole Opry—Jimmy Dickens Marks a Half-Century Milestone,” Journal of Country Music, August–September 1999.
Robert K. Oermann, “Adkins Does Romance ‘Big Time,’” The Tennessean, December 6, 1997.
Robert K. Oermann, “Hard Workin’ Man Oils (Singing) Career,” The Tennessean, August 24, 1996.
Robert K. Oermann, “Jimmy Dickens Video Asks Santa’s Forgiveness,” The Tennessean, December 25, 1987.
Bob Paxman, “Little Jimmy’s Got the Dickens of a Home,” Country Weekly, June 24, 1997.
Catherine S. Rambeau, “Little Jimmy Dickens Casts a Giant Shadow,” Country Weekly, November 3, 1998.
David Scarlett, “Firing on All Cylinders,” Country Weekly, January 17, 2005.
David Scarlett, “It’s Always Today,” Country Weekly, n.d. [2003].
Chapter 18: Small-Town Gals
John McBride interviews with Robert K. Oermann, June 2005, July 1992.
Martina McBride interviews with Robert K. Oermann, June 2005, July 2001, July 1997, February 1994, January 1993, July 1992.
Reba McEntire interviews with Robert K. Oermann, May 2001, April 1989, July 1988, December 1986, November 1986, February 1986, October 1984.
Paul Worley interview with Robert K. Oermann, June 2005.
Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2003).
Bob Cannon, “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” Country Weekly, March 6, 2001.
Peter Cooper, “Welcome to Planet McBride,” The Tennessean, November 2, 2003.
Steve Dougherty and Kate Klise, “Martina with a Twist,” People, January 12, 1998.
Shannon Heim, “Reba,” Close Up, June 1999.
Beverly Keel, “Blackbird Studio Produces Top 3 Albums in Nation,” The Tennessean, June 28, 2007.
Paul Kingsbury, The Grand Ole Opry History of Country Music (New York: Villard/Random House, 1995).
Martina McBride, “Blessed Indeed,” Country Weekly, April 2, 2002.
Reba McEntire with Tom Carter, Reba: My Story (New York: Bantam Books, 1994).
Chris Neal, “Is TV Ready for Reba?” Country Weekly, October 2, 2001.
Wendy Newcomer, “Martina’s Love Secrets,” Country Weekly, February 14, 2005.
Robert K. Oermann, “Martina McBride,” The Tennessean, October 11, 1997.
Robert K. Oermann, “Divined,” Twang, Holiday 1996.
Robert K. Oermann, “Driving Martina,” The Tennessean, February 19, 1994.
Robert K. Oermann, “Martina McBride: Will Lightning Strike Twice?” The Tennessean, November 28, 1992.
John Vasile, “Star Stats: Martina McBride,” Country Weekly, August 6, 2002.
Gerry Wood, “Revved Up Redhead,” Country Weekly, November 11, 1999.
Chapter 19: It Takes Two
Patty Loveless interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 2007, November 1998, February 1996, March 1993, November 1988, June 1987.
Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2003).
Clif H. Dunn, “Domestic Harmony Pays Off for Patty,” Country Weekly, March 19, 1996.
Bill Friskics-Warren, “Down from the Mountain,” No Depression, July–August 2001.
Brenda Lee with Robert K. Oermann and Julie Clay, Little Miss Dynamite (New York: Hyperion, 2002).
Wendy Newcomer, “Soil & Soul,” Country Weekly, October 24, 2005.
Robert K. Oermann, “No More Trouble with the Truth,” The Tennessean, March 23, 1996.
Robert K. Oermann, “Patty Loveless: A Honky Tonk Angel,” The Tennessean, May 8, 1993.
Robert K. Oermann, “Patty Loveless: Today She’s the Latest Honky Tonk Angel,” The Tennessean, November 12, 1988.
Robert K. Oermann, “Patty Loveless Eyes Country Queendom,” The Tennessean, September 1, 1987.
Tom Roland, “Georgia on Her Mind,” Country Weekly, April 30, 2002.
Chapter 20: Some Memories Just Won’t Die
Marty Robbins interview with Robert K. Oermann, August 1982.
Ronny Robbins interviews with Robert K. Oermann, March 2006, April 1988, November 1987, August 1986.
Bob Allen, “Marty Robbins,” Country Rhythms, January 1983.
Bob Allen, “Marty Robbins Doesn’t Sweat the Small Stuff,” Country Music, October 1981.
Bob Allen and Robert K. Oermann, “Marty Robbins: 1925–1982,” Country Song Roundup, July 1983.
Jim Bessman, “The ‘El Paso’ Connection,” Billboard, August 6, 2005.
Ralph Emery with Patsi Bale Cox, 50 Years Down a Country Road (New York: HarperCollins, 2000).
Ralph Emery with Tom Carter, Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery (New York: Macmillan, 1991).
Colin Escott, Marty Robbins Country: 1960–1966 boxed-set booklet essay (Hambergen, Germany: Bear Family Records, 1995).
Colin Escott, “Marty Robbins: The Early Years—Rockin’ Rollin’ Robbins,” Goldmine, July 10, 1992.
Colin Escott, Marty Robbins Country: 1951–1958 boxed-set booklet essay (Vollersode, West Germany: Bear Family Records, 1991).
Bob Garbutt, “Marty Robbins: Twentieth Century Drifter,” Goldmine, March 1981.
Greg Hall, Marty Robbins: Seems Like Yesterday, PBS-TV special, 2006.
Rich Kienzle, The Essential Marty Robbins boxed-set booklet essay (New York: Columbia Records, 1991).
Red O’Donnell, “Opry Pals Will Miss Marty,” Nashville Banner, December 9, 1982.
Robert K. Oermann, “Marty Robbins Home Video to Be Released,” The Tennessean, April 8, 1988.
Robert K. Oermann, “Ronny Robbins Remembers Famous Dad for TV Special,” The Tennessean, August 10, 1986.
Robert K. Oermann, “Marty Robbins Remembered as Ambassador,” The Tennessean, June 16, 1985.
Robert K. Oermann, “The Death of Marty Robbins,” Country Rhythms, April 1983.
Robert K. Oermann, “Hundreds Pay Tribute to Robbins at Funeral,” The Tennessean, December 12, 1982.
Robert K. Oermann, “Country Superstar Marty Robbins Dies,” The Tennessean, December 9, 1982.
Robert K. Oermann, “Superstar Marty Robbins in Critical Condition,” The Tennessean, December 3, 1982.
Barbara J. Pruett, Marty Robbins: Fast Cars and Country Music (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1990).
Joel Whitburn, comp., Joel Whitburn’s Top Country Songs 1944 to 2005 (Menomonee Falls, WI: Record Research, 2005).
Larry Woody, “On or Off the Race Track, Robbins Was True Champ,” The Tennessean, December 10, 1982.
Chapter 21: Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young, and Leave a Beautiful Memory
Faron Young interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 1994, May 1985.
Mae Boren Axton, Country Singers as I Know ’Em (Austin, TX: Sweet Publishing Company, 1973).
Diane J. Diekman, letters to Robert K. Oermann, March–June 2000.
Ralph Emery with Patsi Bale Cox, 50 Years Down a Country Road (New York: HarperCollins, 2000).
Ralph Emery with Patsi Bale Cox, The View from Nashville (New York: William Morrow & Company, 1998).
Colin Escott, Faron Young: The Classic Years boxed-set booklet (Vollersode, West Germany: Bear Family Records, 1992).
Bob Garbutt, “Faron Young,” Goldmine, September 1982.
Lydia Dixon Harden, “A Duet with Willie Fuels His Career,” Music City News, October 1984.
Pat Harris and Danny Proctor, “Faron Young: 1932–1996,” Music City News, February 1997.
Barry McCloud et al., Definitive Country (New York: Perigee Trade, 1995).
Tom Normand and Patricia Lynch Kimbro, “Faron Young ‘Didn’t Realize How Much He Is Loved,’” Nashville Banner, December 11, 1996.
Robert K. Oermann, “Faron Young: Still Making Headlines,” Country Music, October/November 2000.
Robert K. Oermann, “Faron Young Hopes for a Revitalized Career,” The Tennessean, May 18, 1985.
Jay Orr, “Of Faron Young: Lore, Laughter and No Apologies,” Nashville Banner, December 11, 1996.
Charley Pride with Jim Henderson, Pride: The Charley Pride Story (New York: William Morrow & Company, 1994).
Tom Roland and Ken Beck, “Sun Goes Down on ‘Singing Sheriff,’” The Tennessean, December 11, 1996.
Walt Trott, “Faron Young: Feb. 15, 1932–Dec. 10, 1996,” Country Music News, January 1997.
Faron Young, “Reflecting on 30 Plus Years of Recording,” Music City News, May 1989.
Chapter 22: The Houston Cowboy and the Hollywood Star
Clint Black interviews with Robert K. Oermann, July 2007, June 2007.
Lisa Hartman Black interview with Robert K. Oermann, June 2007.
Mary A. Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Finding Her Voice: Women in Country Music (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2003).
Celeste Fremon, “City Girl, Country Boy,” Good Housekeeping, January 2008.
Beverly Keel, “How Fatherhood Gave Paisley His Muse,” The Tennessean, June 17, 2007.
Paul Kingsbury, The Grand Ole Opry History of Country Music (New York: Villard/Random House, 1995).
The Internet Movie Database, “Biography for Lisa Hartman,” online biographical entry, 2008.
The Internet Movie Database, “Lisa Hartman Filmography,” online entry, 2008.
Star Pulse, “Lisa Hartman Black Biography,” online biographical entry, 2008.
Star Pulse, “Lisa Hartman Black Filmography,” online entry, 2008.
TV.com, “Lisa Hartman,” online biographical entry, 2008.
Wikipedia, “Lisa Hartman Black,” online biographical entry, 2008.
Wikipedia, “Kimberly Williams,” online biographical entry, 2008.
Chris Willman, “Spotlight: Brad Paisley,” Entertainment Weekly, August 24, 2007.
Chapter 23: Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’
Chet Atkins interview with Robert K. Oermann, September 1995.