As Chris Fisher & Lani Novak of Country Legends Radio 106.9 stepped in front of the big red curtain to welcome one and all to tonight's special: The Jack Greene Show, latecomers were scurrying to their seats in the packed auditorium. The big news other than the great show which lay ahead tonight was the 2nd Chris & Lani cruise which will be this January and will feature none other than Annie Dunivan and her Annie's Country Jubilee band. For more information use this link: http://www.countrylegends1069fm.com/.
"Marvelous" Marvin Bredemeier who used to play fiddle for Hank Thompson and now graces the stage at Annie's each & every Saturday night, began the evening with a crowd favorite "Orange Blossom Special." Then it was Annie herself who welcomed everyone with "Come On In" and later Porter Wagoner's "Slew Foot," Patsy's "Walking After Midnight," "Sittin' On Ruby's Stool" and a cut from her new CD, "A-11." Bassist Ted Ward showed off his vocal talents with "Fall In Love Again" and his pretty wife, Ronni Ward used her incredible voice to sing "Blue Side Of Town" and Patsy Montana's "Cowboy's Sweetheart."
Emcee, troubadour and all around nice guy Jim Winters gave us a real treat as he sang Ray Price's "Better Class Of Losers" and Merle Haggard's "Diana" before introducing Annie's lead guitar and musical director, David George who played and sang Ronnie Milsap's "Pure Love" and the Buck Owens classic "Act Naturally" as only he can. Classy little Hailey Walter got a big ovation as she sang Ray Price's "Pride" and Tammy Wynette's "She Didn't Color Daddy" and Fred Uzzell got the feet tappin as he played "Steel Guitar Rag" on his triple deck Remington. After drummer Steve Staub sang Ray Price's "Crazy Arms" Ronni Ward ("Blue Bayou") & Haylie Walter ("Hard-Hearted Woman") closed the first half.
Jack Greene is indeed a legend in country music. Beginning his musical career as a drummer and later vocalist with the Ernest Tubb band, he went on to forge a career that would make him a world wide celebrity and member of the Grand Ole Opry. Tonight was a pleasant stroll back through time as he sang many old favorites including "Highway To The Sky," This One Belongs To Me," "Try A Little Kindness," "The Last Letter," "Walking The Floor Over You," "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me," "Waling On New Grass," "I Need Someone Bad Tonight," "Follow Me," "There's A Whole Lot About A Woman (That A Man Don't Know)," and a medley "All The Time/There Goes My Everything/Statue Of A Fool." Jack, resplendent in his Manual jacket along with his manager LeeAnn of L & L Management stayed to sign autographs, photos & albums until everyone was taken care of. A true Country Music Gentleman! (Below) Country Music Legend Jack Greene performs at Annie's Country Jubilee