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"Me and Bobby McGee" has become a rock classic over the years. Co-written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, this iconic song was first conceptualized with just a title -- inspired by a real person. Foster had a bit of a crush on Barbara "Bobbie" McKee who was a secretary on Nashville's music row. When he pitched the title to Kristofferson, he misheard the name as "Me and Bobby McGee," and the name stuck. Kristofferson found inspiration for his lyrics from a film, as he explained to Performing Songwriter: "There was a Mickey Newbury song that was going through my mind--'Why You Been Gone So Long?' It had a rhythm that I really liked. I started singing in that meter. For some reason, I thought of 'La Strada,' this Fellini film, and a scene where Anthony Quinn is going around on this motorcycle and Giulietta Masina is the feeble-minded girl with him, playing the trombone. He got to the point where he couldn't put up with her anymore and left her by the side of the road while she was sleeping," Kristofferson told Performing Songwriter. "Later in the film, he sees this woman hanging out the wash and singing the melody that the girl used to play on the trombone. He asks, 'Where did you hear that song?' And she tells him it was this little girl who had showed up in town, and nobody knew where she was from, and later she died. That night, Quinn goes to a bar and gets in a fight. He's drunk and ends up howling at the stars on the beach." The emotional feeling at the end of the film dictated the lyrics and overall mood of the song. Kristofferson changed the details, mentioning California and Kentucky to focus on the American experience, but that same raw emotion is evident in the lyrics. Due to the gender-neutral name of "Bobby" male and female artists gravitated to cover the song. It could tell a completely different story depending on who is singing it. In 1969, Roger Miller first recorded the song, which peaked at number 12 on the country charts. Miller's recording led to a huge influx of interest from other singers of all different genres. Numerous artists including Gordon Lightfoot, Charley Pride and Kenny Rogers, covered the song before Janis Joplin's version, which was posthumously released on her 1971 album Pearl. "Me and Bobby McGee" became Joplin's only number one hit and is widely considered one of the greatest songs of all time. The song has become a beloved classic, covered by over 50 artists over the years. From Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash to The Grateful Dead and Olivia Newton-John, the story of Bobby McGee has continued to live on in music history. We can't wait to see what new artists will breathe new life into "Me and Bobby McGee". 'Me and Bobby McGee' Lyrics Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin' for a train And I's feelin' near as faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained It rode us all the way to New Orleans I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna I was playin' soft while Bobby sang the blues, yeah Windshield wipers slappin' time, I was holdin' Bobby's hand in mine We sang every song that driver knew Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', don't mean nothin' hon' if it ain't free, no no And, feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues You know, feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee From the Kentucky coal mine to the California sun There Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Through all kinds of weather, through everything we done Yeah, Bobby baby kept me from the cold One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away He's lookin' for that home, and I hope he finds it But, I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for a single yesterday To be holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', that's all that Bobby left me, yeah But, feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues Hey, feelin' good was good enough for me, mm-hmm Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee La da da La da da da La da da da da da da da La da da da da da da da Bobby McGee, yeah La da da da da da da La da da da da da da La da da da da da da Bobby McGee, yeah La da La la da da la da da la da da La da da da da da da da da Hey, my Bobby Oh, my Bobby McGee, yeah La la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la Hey, my Bobby Oh, my Bobby McGee, yeah Well, I call him my lover, call him my man I said, I call him my lover did the best I can, c'mon Hey now, Bobby now Hey now, Bobby McGee, yeah Woo La da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la la Hey, hey, hey Bobby McGee, yeah La da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la da, la Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee, yeah

Ken Curtis, the actor behind beloved Gunsmoke character Festus Haggen and the son-in-law of Western film director John Ford, had quite the career as a singer, as well, with his musical past creating minimal degrees of separation from Frank Sinatra and Roy Rogers. Curtis, born Curtis Wain Gates on July 2, 1916, grew up in Las Animas, Colorado, where his father was the sheriff. By 1940, he lived in New York and worked as a singer for the NBC radio network. In 1942, Curtis' first brush with fame came when he cut a few songs for Tommy Dorsey's orchestra. At the time, Dorsey's go-to vocalist was another future pop culture icon, Frank Sinatra. The common narrative that Curtis replaced Sinatra seems overblown, but that doesn't diminish that the future Festus collaborated with a fancy orchestra while living in New York City. After serving in the Army infantry during World War II from 1942 to 1945, Curtis signed with Columbia Pictures and began his film career. Early Western roles paired Curtis with other singing talents, from singing cowgirl Carolina Cotton to big screen regulars the Hoosier Hotshots. Curtis' first film as a leading man, 1945's Rhythm Round-Up, even featured Western swing pioneers Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. From 1949 to 1953, Curtis served as lead singer of the Country Music Hall of Fame singing group The Sons of the Pioneers. Prior to Curtis joining, the group featured Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan and other singing cowboy icons and popularized the song "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." With Curtis at the helm, The Sons of the Pioneers scored hits with "Room Full of Roses" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky." In 1950's Hollywood, Curtis became a regular in Ford's films, including the classic John Wayne films Rio Grande (1950), The Quiet Man (1952), Mister Roberts (1955), The Searchers (1956), The Wings of Eagles (1957), The Last Hurrah (1958), The Horse Soldiers (1959), Two Rode Together (1961), How the West Was Won (1962) and Cheyenne Autumn (1964). Curtis also appeared with Wayne in The Alamo (1960). As alluded to before, Curtis was married to Ford's daughter, the former Barbara Ford, from 1952 to 1964. Curtis also owned his own production company during a golden era for sci-fi b-movies which brought us schlocky favorites The Killer Shrews and The Giant Gila Monster (both from 1959). Curtis first transitioned to the small screen in a 1961-'63 television series about parachuting, Ripcord. In '64, Curtis' Festus Haggen character debuted during the eighth season of Gunsmoke. The lovable, disheveled deputy remained in the world of Marshall Matt Dillon (James Arness) and Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake) until the series ended in 1975. Curtis had appeared in Gunsmoke before, as a one-off character in the 1959 episode "Jayhawkers." Before sealing his television legacy as Festus, Curtis appeared in the series Have Gun, Will Travel, Perry Mason and Death Valley Days. Curtis' final film, Sam Elliott's Conagher, aired in 1991, the same year as the singer and actor's death. After decades of Gunsmoke reruns, it's hard to separate Curtis from the beloved Festus. Yet there's clearly more to his legacy, from a series of musical Westerns that blurred the line between motion pictures and early country radio to impressive runs alongside the Sons of the Pioneers and The Duke.

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These days Kris Kristofferson is probably best known as "the old guy from the Blade movies." Which is fair if you're under 40. But before he was slaying vampires on the big screen Kristofferson was a country music legend, slaying in Nashville with the likes of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings in the outlaw country supergroup The Highwaymen. In fact, the singer-songwriter had such a successful career that he is not only a Grammy winner but also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. "Sunday Morning Coming Down" "Why Me" Help Me Make It Through the Night Here are 8 fun facts to celebrate this American icon. Thanks for the good times, Kris. 1. He's a Military Brat and a Veteran Long before he made it to the Music City he was born in the Lone Star State. Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas and raised in San Mateo, California. His father was in the Army Air Corps (later the U.S. Air Force) where he ultimately rose to the rank of Major General. As a high ranking officer, Kristofferson's father pressured his son to pursue the same career path and, for a while, he did. Kris Kristofferson rose to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot. While he was stationed in West Germany Kristofferson began to write music again. 2. His Family Disowned Him For Choosing Art Over the Army Ultimately Kristofferson didn't want to pursue a lifelong career in the military, turning down a post to teach literature at West Point. Because of this Kristofferson's father disowned his son for going against everything the family stood for. It's unclear if they ever reconciled. 3. He Was Kind of a Genius Kris Kristofferson attended Pomona College for his undergraduate studies where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in literature. His junior year he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and, after graduation, Kristofferson earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, where he studied at Merton College. 4. He Was an Awesome Rugby Player Kris Kristofferson and his classmates at Pomona College resurrected the Claremont Colleges Rugby Club, which is still a highly regarded Rugby club in Southern California today. Kristofferson also played rugby at Oxford. 5. He's a Star in Nashville AND Hollywood No, not for the Blade series (though he should've been). But Kristofferson won a Golden Globe for his role in the 1976 version of A Star is Born, which co-starred Barbra Streisand. He's also known for his roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Fast Food Nation, and Heaven's Gate. He was also in the Dolphin Tale movies but... we don't have to talk about that. 6. He's Still Racking Up Grammy Nominations Kris might be getting up there in years but that doesn't mean he can't still crank out hits. In 2016 his album The Cedar Creek Sessions, which he recorded in Austin, was nominated for Best Americana Album at the Grammy Awards that year. 7. He was Dating Janis Joplin When She Died Joplin's had a number one hit after her death, "Me and Bobby McGee" which was written by Kristofferson. 8. He Wrote a Song About Jesus That He Performed with Bob Dylan The song, entitled, "They Killed Him" was a tribute to Jesus, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. For more: WideOpenCountry.com

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The ceramic Christmas tree is making a comeback, which means it's time to raid Grandma's attic for porcelain collectibles. These Christmas decorations started gaining momentum in the 1940s and began as handcrafted designs. They dominated the legendary Christmas decor scene of the '60s and '70s with their multi-color lights. Some of the ceramic decorations even played Christmas music. You will typically find 10-15 inch trees, which make them perfect for tabletop placement.

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According to recent studies, if you make a habit out of attending concerts you'll be happier for it. Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/study-says-concerts-make-you-happier/

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Dolly Rebecca Parton has been open about her tough upbringing. She even made film, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, inspired by her experiences. Growing up in a house of 12 children in a one-room cabin in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains is no picnic. Despite having close to nothing, the country star was raised learning to sing in the church and followed her dreams by hitting the Nashville music scene at the age of 13 with her first performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Inspiring millions with her rags to riches journey, Dolly Parton has become a rhinestone clad national treasure. But Dolly is not the only successful Parton child. Music was part of the entire Parton family upbringing in their Tennessee home. Where did Dolly Parton's siblings end up after she made it big in Nashville and Hollywood? ADVERTISING Larry Parton Unfortunately for parents Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton, Larry died as an infant at only 4 days old when Dolly was only 9 years old. Stella Parton Stella Parton is no stranger to the country music scene. With her own 40 years of experience, she has created her own path as a country singer and even had some successful songs in the 1970s. Randy Parton Randy is a singer and performer, but his big claim to fame is his big mishap with the Roanoke Rapids Theatre in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (which used to be the Randy Parton Theatre). Parton signed a million-dollar deal to manage and perform in the theatre and it didn't quite work out for him. Rachel Dennison The youngest of the Parton siblings, Dennison is a retired actress-singer, best known for her starring role in the 1980s sitcom "Nine to Five." She also performs with her siblings from time to time. Willadeene Parton Willadeene became an author, publishing Smoky Mountain Memories: Stories from the Hearts of the Parton Family, which tells stories of the Parton family upbringing. She also wrote a cookbook, All-Day Singing & Dinner on the Ground Freida Estelle Younger sister Freida starting out singing back up for Dolly and tried making it as a punk rock singer in the 1980s. She opened a wedding chapel and is an ordained minister, so if you've ever dreamed of having Dolly Parton officiate your wedding, it sounds like this is the next best thing. Robert Lee, David, and Coy Parton These three stayed pretty private and out of show business, so not much is known about them. They can occasionally be seen accompanying Dolly to events. Floyd Parton Floyd also pursued music and turned out to be a talented songwriter. He penned multiple songs for Dolly including, "Rockin' Years," "Nickles and Dimes," and "Waltz Me to Heaven." Cassie Nan Cassie is also a singer/performer, though a bit more low key than some of her other siblings. She has performed shows at Dollywood with multiple siblings including Randy and Rachel.

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It's safe to say that the ABC sitcom Home Improvement was one of the pivotal parts of the 90s. Not only did the show air from literally 1991-1999, but across its eight seasons, it was one of the most-watched TV shows in the entire country. Viewers loved watching comedy genius Tim Allen play Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. Just your everyday family man in Detroit with a wife and children and his own home improvement show, Tool Time. Over the years, the show won numerous awards including a Golden Globe for Allen, and People's Choice Awards every season it was on the air. Over 20 years since the beloved series ended, what are its main cast members currently up to? Tim Allen Tim Taylor hosts Tool Time with his friend Al who has to regularly remind him of safety regulations when he is demonstrating things on the air. Prone to accidents and mishaps, Tim is fun to watch despite his "know it all" tendencies. Allen is still making it happen in Los Angeles where he has been filming the second sitcom he's led, Last Man Standing since 2011. Nearly all of his former costars have made appearances on the show. He's also well known for continuing to voice Buzz Lightyear in Disney's Toy Story franchise. Earl Hindman Who could forget the neighbor Wilson who you could never get a good look at on the other side of that picket fence? Sweet Wilson, and that is Wilson Wilson, Jr, doesn't show is face a single time during the show's run until the very final curtain call. Hindman appeared on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent before he sadly passed away from lung cancer in 2003. Taran Noah Smith Mark Taylor is the youngest of the family and relates much better to his mother than his father and brothers. He frequently gets Randy and Brad in trouble and even goes through a "goth" phase when Mark enters high school. The role of Mark was Smith's only experience as a series regular. His last IMDB credit is a voiceover role in Batman Beyond. Smith literally grew up on camera and decided that ultimately, he didn't want to be an actor. When he was just 17 he married Heidi van Pelt, 16 years his senior and officially retired. Zachery Ty Bryan Zachery Bryan plays the oldest brother in the family, Brad Taylor. Brad is the most athletic of the three boys but also gets into the most trouble. Tim relates to Brad the easiest which is probably why he's the only son to ever co-host Tool Time. The Aurora, Colorado native (outside of Denver) went on to appear on a slew of TV shows -- Family Law, Boston Public, Cold Case, Touched by an Angel, Knight Rider, Veronica Mars, Burn Notice, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the TV movie Code Breakers. He's also appeared in the films Thor: Hammer of the Gods and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Patricia Richardson The matriarch of the family, Jill Taylor, really keeps everything together despite being a terrible cook. She even goes after a Master's degree in Psychology because she decides she doesn't like her career. She has a strong personality (probably due to her military upbringing) that sometimes clashes with Tim but in the end, they always prove they are a great match. Following her Home Improvement days, Richardson continued appearing in successful TV shows including Strong Medicine, The West Wing, and various tv movies including the recent A Very Vintage Christmas. Richard Karn Al Borland is Tim's best friend and co-host of Tool Time. He's a little less hip than Tim before he's also the more responsible of the two. He makes less money as Tim's assistant but somehow their relationship works. Karn has continued to be a successful working actor over the years. He has appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, That '70s Show, The Bold and the Beautiful, and PEN15 on Hulu. He was also the host of Family Feud for multiple years. Jonathan Taylor Thomas Jonathan Taylor Thomas was one of the biggest child stars of the '90s. He was the voice of Simba in Disney's Lion King after all. Middle child Randy Taylor is not only the smartest of the bunch but the most mischievous. Thomas left the TV series early in season 8 but made appearances through the end of the series. Though Thomas mostly retired from acting, he appeared in Veronica Mars, An American Town, Smallville, and Tim Allen's Last Man Standing.

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Paramount Network's hit show Yellowstone is full of complicated characters. Kevin Costner's character John Dutton and the rest of the Dutton family definitely have a lot going on. But the family ranch is really held together with the help of longtime friend of the family Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser. Cole Kenneth Hauser was no stranger to Hollywood growing up in Santa Barbara, California. His mother Cass Warner founded the production company, Warner Sisters, and his father Wings Hauser, was also an actor. Yes, that would be Warner of Warner Bros. His great-grandfather Harry Warner was a founding partner of the massive company. So when Hauser dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career, he probably didn't have anything to worry about. His film debut was in School Ties alongside future stars Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell, and Ben Affleck. Soon after he appeared in Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused and Good Will Hunting with his old friends Matt and Ben. Hauser went on to make his rounds in action films like Pitch Black, the Bruce Willis war film Hart's War, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, A Good Day to Die Hard, Olympus Has Fallen, and Acts of Violence. Before Yellowstone, Hauser also made his rounds on TV. In the 90s, he was a lead on the Steven Speilberg ABC TV series, High Incident, and later appeared on Rogue and the Lifetime limited series, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. But fans are currently loving Hauser in the role of Rip Wheeler, foreman of the Dutton Ranch, and John's number two man. His co-stars include the other Dutton men played by Luke Grimes and Wes Bentley, and John's daughter Beth Dutton played by Kelly Reilly. Beth and Rip have an on again off again relationship which is incredibly engrossing to watch. In an interview with ScreenRant, Hauser explains that at first there is some tension between his character and Kayce when he returns to the family ranch, but in the end, he loves everyone in the family after knowing them for so many years. "I think what’s interesting about our relationship is it is a big brother-little brother relationship, and there is some obvious residue from him leaving the ranch and kind of not helping his father when I think he should have. But in the end, I think Rip loves each and every one of his sons like he does John, and obviously he has a tremendous amount of love for Beth. So I don’t think he’s the kind of person that goes, “I’m gonna put myself in the middle of this and stand on my own two feet.” It’s been happening for thirty years." It seems like it's really a dream show with everyone excited to be there. But Houser told CinemaBlend that there are a few difficulties that come with filming a show that is mostly featured outdoors. His least favorite part of filming is definitely the weather. "Uh, when it gets like early December and it’s freezing, and you’re sitting on a horse, freezing to death with the horse. The horse is shaking, and you’re shaking with it. Waiting for them to say 'action.'" Yellowstone season 3 is currently underway and there have already been multiple things going on with Beth and Rip's relationship. We're excited to see what's in store for the rest of the season!

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Country music star Craig Morgan's promotion of current single "The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost" includes a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, during which Morgan's tribute to his late son brought Clarkson, Hollywood star Eva Mendes and the song's most visible cheerleader, fellow country star Blake Shelton, to tears. The moving song and its brand-new music video address the personal faith that helps Morgan cope with the 2016 drowning death of his 19-year-old son Jerry Greer. Morgan's Oct. 17 appearance on TheKelly Clarkson Showalso included a sit-down interview during which Morgan explained how Ricky Skaggs encouraged him to turn what was supposed to be a one-off performance at the Grand Ole Opry into the studio recording that's now a viral hit. “I walked off the stage, thinking I might never perform it again,” Morgan told People in June. “But standing there was Ricky Skaggs, and he told me that I simply had to perform it again. I had to get through this and find a way to share this song with as many people as I could.” Morgan's first new music since Greer's passing tugged at the heartstrings of Shelton, a family friend with his own story of loss from the 1990 death of his brother Richie. To make sure Morgan's cathartic songwriting in honor of his late son reached as large an audience as possible, Shelton launched a social media campaign to ease the new song up the charts.

Is there anything Reba McEntire can't do? She's one of the biggest female voices in country music but she's also a talented actress who's pretty hilarious. That's probably why in addition to starring in multiple films and made for TV movies, she led her own sitcom conveniently called, Reba. The show followed the recently divorced Reba raising her three children and hilariously dealing with her ex and his new girlfriend in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. The show lasted for six seasons and even won McEntire a People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer. Unfortunately, the show was canceled in 2017 when WB became the CW. It's been 13 years since the show wrapped, so let's see what the main cast it up to now. Reba McEntire The sarcastic but loving mother Reba Hart was the heart of the show. A few years after the show ended, Reba led an ABC sitcom, Malibu Country, although it only lasted 18 episodes. She also became the first female Colonel Sanders for KFC in a series of commercials. As for music, she released another seven studio albums and served as a guest advisor on The Voice. Christopher Rich Ah the ex-husband Brock Hart. Rich did a great job playing Brock who, despite leaving his wife, had hilarious chemistry with McEntire on screen. After the show ended Rich continued making TV appearances on Boston Legal, Melissa & Joey, Desperate Housewives, and more. JoAnna Garcia Swisher Reba's daughter Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery marries her high school boyfriend on the show after he knocks her up. Reba takes it all in stride even after Cheyenne's boyfriend Van moves in with the family. Outside of the show, JoAnna Garcia married former professional baseball player Nick Swisher in 2010 and they have two adorable daughters together. McEntire and Peterman were even bridesmaids on the big day. She's continued to have a presence on TV appearing on Gossip Girl, Once Upon a Time, The Mindy Project, The Astronaut Wives Club, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and most recently the Netflix series, Sweet Magnolias. Scarlett Pomers Middle child Kyra Hart got her mama's sass and was full of a rebellious spirit. Sadly in real life, Pomers suffered from an eating disorder which led to an absence in season 5. Following the show, she only appeared in the Disney original movie, A Ring of Endless Light, before retiring from acting. She founded her own band, Scarlett Pomers Band, and released her own EP in 2010. Steve Howey Van Montgomery was the high school football player who knocked up Cheyenne Hart. His tendency to be a bit dim-witted just made him more loveable. He has a strained relationship with his parents, but his character grows very close to Reba and her family over the course of the show. It's especially heartwarming to see him connect with his daughter, Elizabeth. Following the show, Howey has played the role of Kevin on Showtime's Shameless since 2011. He is married to actress Sarah Shahi and the couple has three children together. Melissa Peterman Who could forget the homewrecker with a heart of gold, Barbra Jean? After playing the ditzy dental hygienist who broke up Reba's marriage, she went on to play the mom for six seasons in Baby Daddy on ABC Family (now Freeform). She also appeared as the host on CMT's The Singing Bee. She and Reba are actually great friends in real life and she even performed stand up on one of McEntire's tours as an opener. Mitch Holleman Youngest child Jake Hart was generally always the reasonable one and had some solid one-liners. Holleman has only had a few acting appearances since the show ended including The Hangover and Shake It Up.

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