This is a great compilation CD for the classic country fan. They have chosen 16 of country music's most memorable songs and put them in one, easy to listen to place. Each featured artist is a legend, and it doesn't get any better than that.
What are the ingredients that make up a Grammy song? According to recording & producing legend Quincy Jones, "A Grammy song is one that has done the impossible: it has burned its way into your DNA. Grammy songs are our shared history. They are the songs that remind us of the places and people that matter. They mark time." With that recipe in mind, each and every song included was a masterpiece creation for the musical soul.
In addition to the great music you receive with the purchase of this album, you also will help some great causes. A portion of the purchase proceeds will benefit the MusiCares Foundation and the Grammy Foundation. Both charities were established by the Recording Academy. MusiCares reaches out with a safety net of assistance for music people in times of need that can be financial, medical or personal emergencies. The Grammy Foundation has the purpose of promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage through educational programs and activities for young people.
Although that was a tough act to follow for the rest of the album, there were some great choices that were included. Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man" is an anthem to many women, and in 1969 it took home the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance - Female.
Who can forget the ever chipper and happy Donna Fargo and her theme song, "Happiest Girl in the Whole USA?" In 1972, it took home the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance - Female.
Crystal Gayle's classic, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," took the Best Country Vocal Performance - Female and Best Country Song in 1977.
Dolly Parton stepped up to the plate with her hit "9 to 5" in 1981. Not only was it a smash song and a smash movie, it took Best Country Vocal Performance - Female and Best Country Song that year. There are many great songs on this album and it is more than worth adding it to your collection.
Track List:
- King of the Road - Roger Miller
- Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
- Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
- A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
- Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
- For the Good Times - Ray Price
- If I Were A Carpenter - Johnny Cash & June Carter
- When You're Hot, You're Hot - Jerry Reed
- The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA - Donna Fargo
- Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
- Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys - Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
- The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
- The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
- He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
- 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
- Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson
