She certainly is. And what a lady she is. She is considered by many to be the greatest female country singer. And how she has used our beloved instrument throughout her career.

I shall never forget the day I took my wife and young children on vacation to Nashville and Connie had just released "Once A Day". We heard it often that week. What a song. And what a magnificent job Weldon Myrick did using strings 3 and 5 on the E9th neck.

Weldon was second only to Tom Brumley back then exploring the incredible sounds of the high G# string; that ole Ralph Mooney had added in the evolution of the PSG.

Johnny Cox is just an example of how this precious lady glorifies the steel guitar. Never failing to talk about it and promote it and giving praise to the player. And a voice straight from the gardens of heaven to embelish its unprecedented sound. Marty Stuart must think he died and woke up in that garden.

May God richly bless Connie Smith (and Marty), Johnny Cox, his beloved wife and all of you,

carl

[This message was edited by C Dixon on 16 January 2003 at 09:35 AM.]

My personal treasure of her is a picture of her and I together when she appeared at the opening of the Midwest Country Theater in Sandstone, MN. I also have a picture of Johnny and myself at the same theatre from a couple of years ago. A greater singer or steel player combination is hard to find in this modern age of so-called "country music", and I hope that they continue until the Lord comes for them.

Dennis

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[This message was edited by Dennis Atkins on 16 January 2003 at 08:41 PM.]

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 19 January 2003 at 02:10 PM.]

As the saying goes, "The majority rules." I do not wish to be disputatious, however, I feel strongly that something was amiss.
Johnny was picking the daylights out of the catchy tune, and his lead was far below the mix. What a
deprivation of a glorious moment for the steel guitar, and its chance to shine made possible by a superstar.

Johnny was coming through loud and clear on my end. I watched it at 7:00 and then again 10:00. As a matter of fact, I remember being suprised that Johnny was actually turned up in the mix. He sounded superb!

Respectfully,

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Dave Burr
Remington Sustainmaster SD-10 3x4

Thanks for the input. The broadcast was very entertaining, until I nearly blew my top when the steel ride fizzled out from start to finish. Can you imagine the impact of an artist such as Johnny Cox, playing a close-up camera run, of lets say a "country" song such as "Keys In The Mailbox" or "Invitation To The Blues", with Connie at the mike? If he was to play at proper volume levels, those who are true country fans, would surely want to be tuned in.

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James R.Hall
MSA S10 & MSA D12

I am going to have to agree with Bill Hanky !!

I watched the portion in question on a 32in standard T.V. set. I've never had a audio problem with this set ever. Connie sounded great,The lead 6-string was (in my mind)a bit out front.Johnny was in there somewhat. I accepted that as the song was in progress,As Connie give Johnny his 8 bars,It sounded like someone poured water into the mike !!

Johnny's sound went down even more than it was at first. The whole thing was just a whoosh and scrapeing noise. To be trueful,the only reason I knew he was still playing,is his fingers and hands were moveing,thanks to the wonderful camera-work.