Saturday Emmylou Blogging

I remember seeing Rose Maddox on Town Hall Party back in the '50's. I met her once, at the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival.

John Jorgensen was also in The Desert Rose Band.

Emmylou Harris believes Maddox has never received the recognition she deserves, in part because of what Harris calls a reluctance in American society to celebrate the value of white country and roots music.[11] Dolly Parton also credits Maddox as an early influence.[12] Laura Cantrell's song "California Rose" was written in memory of Maddox.

Thanks to Rare Tracks.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

114th Congress Begins Work This Week
First order of business: table everything until the 115th Congress.

Whew! That's a relief...

Dozens of New State Laws Go Into Effect
In some states you can now openly carry a gun at your higher minimum wage job while smoking a reefer.

Preparing to Run, Jeb Bush Resigns From All Board Memberships
Also Trilateral Commission, Illuminati, membership at Spearmint Rhino gentlemen’s club.

Temporary resignations, I'm sure. He can sign back up after Hillary kicks his ass.

HarperCollins Omits Israel in Atlases Sold in Middle East
Atlases sold in Israel omit every surrounding country.