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Jim Loessberg Member From: Austin, Texas U.S.A |
posted 24 January 2005 01:05 AM
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There were many highlights to the Arizona show but as a part-time record producer one of my favorites was getting to hear Laney and Russ Hicks sing and play. I had heard one of her CDs prior to the show so I was really glad to find out she and Russ were scheduled. I couldn't wait to hear her sing live and she was as good in person as she is on the CDs. This isn't always the case with some singers! Laney has joined the long list of my favorite female Country singers including in no particular order Connie Smith, Leona Williams, Norma Jean, Patsy Sledd, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson, Wanda Jackson, Jeannie Seeley, Jean Shepard, Tammy Wynette, Dottie West, Diane McCall, Mona McCall, Pam Kalson and Amber Digby (a post about her new CD will follow this one). I include all these names only to let you know how highly I regard Laney's singing. Of course I have admired Russ Hicks playing throughout my entire career and he is still among my favorites. At any rate, I highly recommend all of Laney's and Russ' material. You'll hear some great steel playing and some great singing! Best wishes, Jim [This message was edited by Jim Loessberg on 24 January 2005 at 01:23 AM.] |
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Tony Prior Member From: Charlotte NC |
posted 24 January 2005 03:14 AM
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Jim I couldn't agree more..as many will state...
Although I really don't know Russ and Laney personally, we have met and talked a few times.. Both of them are high on my list of "I am glad I have crossed paths with them" Both are as personal as can be and treat you like they have known you for years when you are in there company.... My wife, Bonnie, loves Russ..and each time we either see , hear or talk about him she tells me so... and I just say.. "Oh yeh..well I love Laney..so there".... geesh... I just can't get any respect over here... t [This message was edited by Tony Prior on 24 January 2005 at 03:14 AM.] |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 24 January 2005 04:59 AM
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Know what you mean, Jim! The first time I heard Russ and Laney do "Invitation to the Blues", I was hooked. And they are just super people to know, too. First class all the way. |
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Rick Johnson Member From: Wheelwright, Ky USA |
posted 24 January 2005 05:08 AM
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I couldn't agree more. Laney and Russ are super people. ------------------ |
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Dean Dobbins Member From: Rome, Ilinois, U.S.A. |
posted 24 January 2005 06:52 AM
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There cannot be enough praise for this Lady,who's "discovery" is way over due. It's great to see her getting some recognition she so richly deserves. Russ is a pretty good guy, also, and if you are fortunate enough to spend some time with them in Nashville, you will be treated like royalty--just look out for Russ, 'cause he'll get you on Green Chili Burritos, (wiyh extra green chillies), and believe me, they are HOT! They will be at the Waterloo, Ia. show in Feb., along with Herby Wallace,- what a show this will be, so if at all possible, you Forumites need to be there! ------------------ |
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Billy Easton Member From: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA |
posted 24 January 2005 07:26 AM
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Jim.... We are so glad that Russ and Laney could be a part of the Mesa show, and they are indeed top favorites of everyone. We also enjoyed having you play, your set was great. I bought your new CD, and it is also dynamite. Thanks to you and Curtis Potter for being a great part of the show also. Billy Easton |
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Buck Grantham Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA |
posted 24 January 2005 09:36 AM
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They are both great musicians and they are super nice people and we love them a lot.  |
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Brett Day Member From: Greer, SC, USA |
posted 24 January 2005 12:31 PM
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Laney is definitely a great singer and she's also a great friend of mine. I love to hear her sing while Russ plays steel. She's got a beautiful voice! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
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Mike Sigler Member From: Ohio |
posted 24 January 2005 07:22 PM
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I Know laney gets tired of me saying this, but SHE IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE Finest Country Singer Today!!!! I challenge anyone to sit down and try to find Any Flaw in her voice what-so-ever... Perfect pitch, Emotion, and not to mention her style. ( I know Russ is sitting there saying... "You Silver tounge Devel" But the bottom line is, She Can Flat Sing! Oh Yea, and it doesn't hurt to have steel guitars best next to her.. Love You Both!! Mike |
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Fred Justice Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World |
posted 24 January 2005 07:55 PM
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Jim,great thread about two of my favorite people in this musical family of ours. Laney you sang soo sweet and good at the Arizona show,even with that ole hairy legged guy playing steel behind you,(hee hee) I love ya both! ______________ Fred Justice |
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Jennings Ward Member From: Edgewater, Florida, USA |
posted 24 January 2005 08:19 PM
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LET ME SHOUT TO EVERYONE THAT CAN READ OR HEAR.... LANEY IS THE VERY BEST SINGER , BAR NONE, THAT IS APPEARING TODAY AND INT THE FUTURE....AND SHE IS JUST AS NICE A PERSON AS YOU WILL EVER WANT TO MEET.. I CAN NOT SING HER PRAISES ENOUGH, AND I PRAY THAT THIS DOES NOT EMBARRESS HER...SHE IS ONE OF MY ANGELS.....THE 1 ST... NOW ABOUT RUSS, HE AND I GREW UP IN THE SAME PART OF W.VA. AND WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG , PLAYED ON THE SAME RADIO STATION, AT DIFFEREN TIMES,, I AM OLDER, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT.[ HUMOR RUSS]RUSS AND LANEY ARE WITH OUT A DOUBT 2 OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN,,, AND I LOVE THEM BOTH, EVEN IF RUSS CAN OUT PLAY ME AND LANEY IS PRETTIER AND CAN SING BETTER THAN ME,,,,,HAHA..I THINK I HAVE ABOUT WORN OUT THEIR CD'S AND MY CD PLAYER..TOP NOTCH MUSIC.. NOW WHEN YOU SEE MY FAVORITE PEOPLE ,BE NICE TO THEM,,AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT,,,,,YOUR OLD POSSUM EATING FRIEND,, JENNINGS,,,,,,WHO PLAYS STEEL FOR THE BEAUTIFULL ANGELIC SOUND OF IT...... ------------------ |
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Jody Sanders Member From: Magnolia,Texas |
posted 24 January 2005 08:37 PM
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Russ and Laney Hicks. A class act. Hope ya'll make the Texas Show. Lve ya'll, Jody. |
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Tony Davis Member From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia |
posted 25 January 2005 04:09 AM
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Laney signed her CD and gave it to me in St Louis..in exchange for a CD I had brought for Russ.....she also gave me a big Hug...........also we got taken around to their house outside Nashville by Smiley...to a party for Hal Rugg coming through the big C....I got to be made so welcome in Laney and Russes place..including another Hug from Laney and a big handshake from Russ..just after he set his Dog on us!!!!! All the Top steel players were there....like I had died and gone to Heaven.............but in my books....Laney is right at the top as number one of nice people I know!!!!!!!!! Tony |
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Pat Dawson Member From: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, USA |
posted 25 January 2005 08:08 AM
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Two more great reasons to be at the Northern Virginia Steel Show and Jam on Feb. 5 & 6 at the Vienna, Va. Moose Lodge. ------------------ |
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Nick Reed Member From: Springfield, TN |
posted 25 January 2005 05:35 PM
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She's always been my favorite! Nick |
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Russ Hicks Member From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA |
posted 25 January 2005 06:07 PM
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It isn't true that "words can never hurt me". Words are powerful. When they're spoken to build someone up they perform magic in the soul! In post after post on this Steel Guitar Forum, people who simply love and desire to experience making real Music are being encouraged by both peers and heroes alike. I think that's pretty neat! I really appreciate these "words of encouragement". They matter;even when they're spoken in "love" and are maybe just a little exaggerated,(but that's okay...it gives me just a little more imagined clout when I'm trying to convince Russ that I know just as much about music as he does! yeah, yeah, I know, that'll be the day.............that I convince him... Thanks guys! |
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Wayne Smith Member From: Rowlett, Tx. USA |
posted 25 January 2005 06:45 PM
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Wow, what a thread. Here are two of most wonderful folks you could ever meet. Their music speaks for itself, but their friendship and talented gifts to the steel guitar world as well as Country Music cannot be parralleled. You truly are committed to your music to make this a better place for all of us. Thank you for sharing your dedication with those of us in awe of your music. Keep it up. Can't wait to hear you at the Dallas Show. Wayne & Perceline Smith [This message was edited by Wayne Smith on 25 January 2005 at 06:52 PM.] |
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Larry King Member From: Watts, Oklahoma, USA |
posted 25 January 2005 07:09 PM
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Well said..everyone....these are my favorite couple....100% real. |
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Tony Dingus Member From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA |
posted 25 January 2005 07:11 PM
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Laney, I'm another one that loves your singing and I enjoyed both you and Russ at Bristol this past year and I even heard you're a "UT" fan! That's great. ha ha Tony |
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Tony Davis Member From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia |
posted 26 January 2005 04:30 AM
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Laney,,you made me feel so welcome in St Louis....and the night that Smiley brought us around to your home outside of Nashville.......to see all of my Steel Heroes in one house..well my Jaw hit the ground!!!!!!!!!...Smiley real got me Big Time !!!!!............but I got over it........as I was already ..UP....knowing that I was being invited as a guest into your house. Our Trip to USA would have just been a trip..look at shops..museaums and stuff....but knowing and meeting people like you and Russ....plus a house full of nice people.........and Smiley showing us around....well I dont think any amount of money could have bought the expierience,the fun and the people that we met Thank You Laney Tony |
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Samuel E. White Member From: Greeneville TN. |
posted 26 January 2005 07:23 AM
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Yes Yes I agree with all the above. I met Russ and Laney a couple of times and they are the best there is. Laney sings so much like Patsy Cline it is'nt funny.She has a great powerful Voice and Russ well I have never seen anyone pick as fast as he can.I don't think he has to take the back seat to any steel player and that includes the great Buddy Emmons. Sam White |
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Johnny Cox Member From: The great state of Texas |
posted 26 January 2005 08:20 AM
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Now that most of us have had the delight to hear Laney and Russ I have to tell you that it does not stop with their talent. These are two of the most wonderful people you could ever meet. Russ and Laney have opened their home to Joan and I many times and it's always such a pleasure to be with them. If you don't know them you need to. They will truly be a light in your life as they are in ours. Johnny and Joan |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 26 January 2005 09:25 AM
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Russ and Laney, what a pair. I have been a Russ Hicks fan for many years and have many albums that he has played and sang on. I might add that I even got him to sign them for me. It was an honor to be invited to their home last year for a cook out. I asked them to participate in a fund raiser to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children last year and they were more than happy to help. On this show I was fortunate enough to sing a duet with Laney. Yes, she does sing. I too am a fan of Laney Hicks. A lot of talent in that family. I hope they will be open to a return trip to the Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show in the year 2006. Jerry Braswell |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 26 January 2005 09:58 AM
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Jerry, I hope you get to sing a duet with Laney sooner than February 2006! Russ and Laney, you are officially invited to the Georgia Steel Guitar Association's Georgia Peach Jam to be at the Hollonville Opry House on June 12th. We'll be in touch with Randy as well. A repeat of last June would be MARVELOUS! I know Randy plays golf, how 'bout you, Russ? We're looking at a little golf outing on June 11th, then going down to the Opry House Saturday night and giving the regular crowd there a taste of GREAT music. Can you imagine a show with Russ, Laney, Randy, Rob Parker and Jim Hartley? Might even get Larry Sasser to join us. The place would never be the same! How 'bout it guys? |
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tbhenry Member From: Chattanooga /USA |
posted 26 January 2005 10:05 AM
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Can someone post a picture of LANEY HICKS!! |
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Bob Knight Member From: Bowling Green KY |
posted 26 January 2005 11:35 AM
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 Click to view supersized image [This message was edited by Bob Knight on 26 January 2005 at 11:42 AM.] |
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Smiley Roberts Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075 |
posted 26 January 2005 12:22 PM
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quote: I think she sounds more like a "cross" between Tammy Wynette,& Wanda Jackson. Kind of a "Wanda Wynette". ------------------ |
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Mike Richardson Member From: Rutledge, Georgia, USA |
posted 26 January 2005 12:55 PM
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The thing I can't figure out is how did something that looks and sounds as good as Laney wind up with Russ??? Laney is a sweetheart that always has time to talk and make you feel right at home wherever she and Russ maybe and Russ seems to know a thing or two about the steel... See you both soon |
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Fred Justice Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World |
posted 26 January 2005 12:58 PM
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Well I think Laney sounds like "Laney Hicks". More so in a class of her own,HIGH CLASS that is! When Laney sings a love song it just melts your heart.Russ,you lucky dog you.(hee hee) ____________ Fred Justice, Some where out west! |
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Jennings Ward Member From: Edgewater, Florida, USA |
posted 26 January 2005 02:00 PM
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LANEY SINGS BETTER THAN ALL THE ABOVE GALS. TAKE NOTHING AWAY FROM THEM, BUT WITHOUT A DOUBT , LANEY IS BETTER IN ANY VENUE, AND WOULD BE JUGDED BEST IN ANY CONTEST AND CONTEXT. THAT IS A FACT, NOT FICTION....AND RUSS CAN SING GREAT TOO........JENNINGS... P.S. LANEY MAKES A GREAT POSSUM STEW... SAYS IT TASTES JUST LIKE GHICKEN....KEEPS RUSS FAT.......AND WELL FED....... ------------------ |
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Lonnie Portwood Member From: Jacksonville, fl. USA |
posted 26 January 2005 05:28 PM
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When I hear Laney sing.....I'm reminded of female singers like,Minnie Pearl,...Skeeter Davis,....Sissy Spacek,... Bertha and the Butt Sisters,...and that Group called the AWOL Sisters, when they sang "Have I Stayed Away To Long", and of the Fact that Laney is in a class all by herself, in spite of that "local" steel player she has to work with!!LOL Lonnie P. |
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Joe Naylor Member From: Avondale, Arizona, USA |
posted 26 January 2005 05:35 PM
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I too was glad to hear Laney sing and it's about time you decided what the rest of us knew Jim. Thank you to both Laney and Russ for being in Mesa. C-ya soon ------------------ |
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Russ Hicks Member From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA |
posted 27 January 2005 07:41 AM
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a million thanks and one "Smiley, you're in a heap of trouble!"... Roger and Jerry: sounds like a plan and more fun than we deserve! (I'll speak to my "significant other") Tony Dingus: nice try...but you know that I keep that cute orange cap on display out of respect for my UT fan friends; my blood, however, runs pure CRIMSON. God bless you all real good, |
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Tony Dingus Member From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA |
posted 27 January 2005 09:18 AM
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Laney, thanks for being a good sport. Hope to see you and Russ in October again and tell him hey for me. Love ya'll's (is that a word) music. Tony |
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Bob Hayes Member From: Church Hill,Tenn,USA |
posted 27 January 2005 09:40 AM
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ok..nOW THAT we all AGREE..That Laney IS ONE GREAT SINGER..(To me she reminds me of her good friend Connie)..And we all agree that the Hicks ARE Great and talented, and nmice & Freindly...Lets see if they will Throw the big summer PICNICK at there place!!! and Invite ALL OF US...One big JAMM!!!. I'll talk to them about it up at Chuck's Shindig in Viena,Va Feb 5th & 6th..Pedal Steel Legends Buddy Charleton and Rudy Gaveleto will also be there..and Randy Beavers,and a whole bunch of great local DC Area and regional pickers! Grouchy!!!! |
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Smiley Roberts Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075 |
posted 27 January 2005 11:01 AM
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quote: Laney, ------------------ |
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frank rogers Member From: usa |
posted 28 January 2005 05:11 PM
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Wow, you are all correct! A great singer with a lot of soul and chops and one great steel pickin' husband. I think the first time I heard Laney was when she was with(I believe) Monument Records. I recall she was being produced by Charlie McCoy. In fact, Russ or Laney, correct me if I'm wrong, was it Laney "Smallwood" back then? I'm not completely sure of that, but I do remember I was knocked out by her wonderful, soulful sound. and Russ, I think I first saw you when I was just a little kid and you played Liza Jane on the Kitty Wells T.V. show. remember that. |
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frank rogers Member From: usa |
posted 28 January 2005 05:15 PM
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Ck. this link: http://www.geocities.com/Nashville/Rodeo/8927/smallwoodlaney.html |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 28 January 2005 06:03 PM
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You guys are making me jealous. I've never got to hear Laney sing, but of all the music I have the song I seem to play the most is "Steelin" by Russ and Jim Crawford. It ain't the prettiest but it's my favorite. ------------------ |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 28 January 2005 06:26 PM
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I saw Russ and Laney in Grand Rapids last spring at LT. Zinn's HOF show. They are two great talents and I was highly impressed by them. I talked to Russ before he went on and he is the nicest guy you would want to meet, and as everyone knows, a great steel player. As for Laney, everyone agrees that her voice is just perfect. A tremenndous talent. She has her own sound and style, and reminds me of another great singer and great gal, Connie Smith. I hope that LT is booking them again this year in Grand Rapids, where I can get to see them again...al ------------------ |
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