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Oliver Wolcott Library News - August 29, 2023
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From: The Oliver Wolcott LibraryCountry music touches the heart with tender lyrics. It explores a wide range of soulful topics. It can also be really funny sometimes with song titles like, "Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart" (Johnny Cash). If you are in the mood for poetic lyrics, simple harmonies, and string instruments, check out OWL's collection of country music CDs. Here is a small sampling to pique your interest.
Clint Black: Greatest Hits II.
Black's style and smooth baritone have earned him several Grammy nominations. This CD tracks the platinum-laden peaks of his career.
Garth Brooks: Fun.
Brooks has sold more than 170 million ablums. Fun features a song called "That's What Cowboys Do" that is emblematic of his artistry.
Various Artists: Johnny Cash: Forever Words.
Cash is a poet and a deep thinker about the human condition. This album features a wide range of artists that set his words to music.
Various Artists: Patsy Cline: Remembering
One of the most influenctial artists of the 20th century, Patsy Cline crossed over from country to pop with her unforgettable vocals. This tribute album includes various artists renditions of her songs. Cline was the first female solo artist to be elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973.
Florida Georgia Line: Life Rolls On
This CD was nominated for Top Country Album at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The CD features hits, "I Love My Country" and "Live Long".
Vince Gill: When Love Finds You
This CD is about the transformative power of love and finding it when you least expect it. Gill's lyrics paint vivid pictures for listeners.
Loretta Lynn: Van Lear Rose
This is considered one of Lynn's most successful album produced during her 60 year career. Her vocals have earned her the moniker "Queen of Country."
Tim McGraw: Greatest Hits
His melodic and heartfelt songs make him one of the most beloved country artists. This album is a compilation that fans will want to play and sing-a-long to over and over.
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price: The Last of the Bread
Legends of country music come together to make music on this CD that features honky- tonk hits and Texas swing tunes.
Brad Paisley: The Guitar Album
Paisley is one of the most successful country artists of the 21st century. He has one three Grammy Awards. This album showcases his guitar playing prowess and more.
Dolly Parton: Hungry Again
"I went back home and fasted, not so much in a religious way but as a means of humbling myself and getting into the spirit of things. I ended up with 37 of the best songs I'd written in years, if not the best ever." -Pardon about the writing of the songs on this album.
Reba McEntire: Greatest Hits Volume Two
This album went platinum and is the best selling of all of McEntire's work. Her unique husky voice with her distinctive twang are showcased beautifully on this CD.