Darrell Ellis Jr.: Links

Country Music Links

Justin Tubb Tribute: This is a tribute page I created in honor of Justin Tubb. This year marks the 10th anniversary of his passing.
Midwest Country News: The Midwest Country News has been circulated around the central United States and beyond since 1986! This newspaper shines the spotlight on many independent artists who are looking for their big break, as well as stories that catch up with your favorite legends from yesteryear.
Ernest Tubb Record Shop: www.ernesttubb.com
Grand Ole Opry's Official Website: www.opry.com
Kimberly Murray Official Website: Kimberly Murray is one of the many great performers in Texas who is keeping real country music alive.
MoKanOpry website: Website featuring a directory of many of the various Opry's / Country Music Theaters in Missouri and Kansas.
Shirley Raye: Shirley Raye is a great entertainer who has overcome many obstacles to get where she is today. This website tells her story.
Dusty Owens: Dusty Owens is one of the pioneers of the golden-age of country radio, back when radio stations still broadcast "live" bands on a daily basis. Many Iowans will remember Dusty and his band, The Rodeo Boys, as regular performers on KMA radio in Shenandoah, and WHO in Des Moines. Dusty later became a regular on the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree and was signed to an exclusive contract with Acuff-Rose Publishing. Dusty has written several hits, most notably "Once More" - which has been recorded by over 100 artists. Today, Dusty is based in Florida and still performs regularly. His newest CD, "The Final Touch", has just been released but his current passion is in promoting traditional country music through his online radio station www.tcmradio.com (see link elsewhere on this page).
Ron Gaddis Official Website: Ron Gaddis is no stranger to country music fans! Former bass player for George Jones, Ron Gaddis is now pursuing his own career as a headliner and he will be releasing a new CD this fall called "The Next Chapter". Good luck, Ron!
Slim Forsythe and the Parklane Drifters: http://www.slimfpd.com
Heather Myles: www.heathermyles.com
Amber Digby: http://www.myspace.com/amberdigby
Hank Thompson: www.hankthompson.com
Porter Wagoner: www.porterwagoner.com
Justin Trevino: www.justintrevino.com
Woody Woodruff - "The Worldwide Unknown Cowboy Poet": www.woodywoodruff.org
Bob Plunkert: www.bobplunkert.com
David Church (does a great Hank Williams tribute show): www.davidchurch.net
Terry Smith: www.terrysmith.us
Arlo Leach: Arlo Leach is a singer/songwriter based in Chicago who writes and performs modern day folk music, influenced by heroes ranging from the Carter Family to The Beatles.
Art Peterson and the Polka Cowboys: Western Swing / Polka band based in California.

Country Radio

Old Time Radio: This website has over 10,000 old-time radio shows from the golden age of radio. I can't list them all here, but a few of the shows include "Abbott & Costello", "The Lone Ranger", "The Life of Riley", "The Adventures of Superman", and "Gene Autry's Melody Ranch" to name a few. You can listen to all of these shows FOR FREE!
TCM (Traditional Country Music) Radio: Your best bet on the internet for traditional country music! This is an "on demand" station, where you can listen to the music at your convenience by clicking on which "hour" of music you'd like to listen to. With several hours of music per month, plus an extensive archive, TCM Radio is keeping country music COUNTRY!
KWMT 540 AM - Fort Dodge, Iowa: If you live in Iowa, and you're a classic country music fan, then you know about KWMT! Its reputation speaks for itself. KWMT isn't afraid to play classic country music, and they prove it with the "Driving Home Show" which airs every weekday at 5 PM, as well as their "Saturday Morning Oldies Show".
KWCA FM - Houston, Texas: Another great online station for classic country music!
WSM 650 AM - Nashville, Tennessee: The air-castle of the south, WSM is the home of the Grand Ole Opry and the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree. Listen to both shows live on the internet!

Other Websites I Recommend

Professional Music Center: Professional Music Center in Des Moines (or more specifically Clive), Iowa has been serving the needs of musicians since 1955. Whether you're looking to buy a new set of drums, or you're looking for someone to give your child guitar lessons, Professional Music Center in Des Moines, Iowa is your one-stop shop for all your music needs!
King James Bible: www.audio-bible.com - you can read (and listen to!) the entire King James Holy Bible online free of charge!
Superman Homepage: Catch up on the latest news surrounding the world of Superman. The most thorough and regularly updated Superman website on the internet.
Superman-Comics.com: I've had a fascination with superheroes since I was a kid, and Superman has always been my favorite fictional character. At this website, you can read hundreds of complete, unedited Superman comics from 1938 through 1986 free of charge!
Nintendo Player: If you're a child of the 1980s like I am, then chances are you have memories of playing the Nintendo Entertainment System as a child. Relieve those memories at www.nesplayer.com
Official Website of Johnny Carson: The late Johnny Carson was one of my favorite entertainers. This is the official website of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson".
Jack Paar: The second person to host NBC"s "Tonight Show", Paar turned a late night variety show that was on the verge of cancellation into NBC's highest rated program by the time he left the show in 1962. Often controversial, but always entertaining, Paar created the format we know today as the talk show.