Photos
"Star Gazing"
My friend, the late Justin Tubb. This picture was taken the night of his final
concert - November 22, 1997 at the Red Barn Opry in Omaha, Nebraska.
My friend Robbie Wittkowski, record producer and road manager for several
artists in Nashville.
Smokey Smith (left) had his own TV show on KRNT-TV (now KCCI)
back in the '50s and he booked hundreds of big acts at the KRNT
Theater. Dusty Owens (right) got his start at KMA radio and later
WHO radio before becoming a star of the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree
Country music legend Hank Thompson ("Wild Side Of Life", "Oklahoma Hills",
"Six Pack To Go")
"Little" Jimmy Dickens ("Take An Old Cold Tater And Wait", "Out Behind The
Barn", "Life Turned Her That Way"). And in case you're wondering,
this photo was taken when I was 12, and Jimmy was standing on a
platform.
Johnny Wright ("Ashes Of Love", "Poison Love") Kitty Wells ("It Wasn't God
Who Made Honky Tonk Angels") and myself.
Carol Lee Cooper, founder of Grand Ole Opry backup singers "The Carol Lee
Singers" and former announcer/host of WSM's "Midnite Jamboree".
Me and David McCormick, owner of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. David had won
the 2000 Golden Voice Humanitarian Award just moments before this
photo was taken and he allowed me to hold it for the picture!
Posing with Jett Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Sr.
Steel guitar legend Don Helms. Don was best known for his work with Hank Williams,
but he also worked with Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, and the Wilburn
Brothers among others.
Ferlin Husky ("Wings Of A Dove", "Gone" - also known for his alter-ego,
Simon Crum and his recording of "Good Old Country Music's Here To
Stay")
Jeanne Pruett ("Satin Sheets", "Temporarily Yours")
The late, great, Johnny Russell. The Grand Ole Opry just hasn't been the same
without him. Johnny wrote such standards as "Act Naturally", "Making
Plans", and "The Baptism of Jesse Taylor".
Having my picture taken with country music's living legend, George Jones (October
2003).
Eddie Stubbs, WSM announcer and country music historian. He has been affectionately
called "a walking encyclopedia of country music" by his friends
for his seemingly limitless knowledge of country music history.
Jimmy C. Newman (The first artist to merge cajun and country music and have
mainstream success with it; hits include "Cry, Cry, Darlin", "Alligator
Man", and "Big Mamou")
"Memory Lane"
Me and my mom, Connie
Me and my dad, Darrell Sr.
"Benji" Ellis (September 3, 1990 - April 26, 2003)
One of my early "promo" shots; I was around 16 when this was taken.
Another early "promo" shot, I was around 16 when this was taken.
Performing in Fontanelle, Iowa - May 18, 1997. Chuck Palma is playing accordion.
Performing with Max Weeks in Redding, Iowa - July 13, 1997.
The Midwesterners, from left: Rechelle Welch, Paul Faye, myself (I was not
in the band, just posing with them), Butch Chapin, Ina Chapin, unknown
drummer, and Phil Vandel.
Florence Anderson, owner of the Red Barn Opry in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo taken
November 22, 1997.
Performing at the Red Barn Opry in Omaha, Nebraska - June 27, 1998.
Red Barn Opry - June 27, 1998
Performing at the Midwest Country Theater in Redding, Iowa - December 5, 2004.
Midwest Country Theater, Redding, Iowa - December 5, 2004.
Midwest Country Theater, Redding, Iowa - December 5, 2004.
From left: Danny Dee (bass guitar), myself, Shirley Raye (Ozark Jubilee),
Dusty Owens (Louisiana Hayride), Seth Mulder (fiddle)
Performing on the main stage at the National Old-Time Country Music Festival
in Missouri Valley, Iowa (September 3, 2006)
On stage at the Grand Ole Opry in 2000. No, I didn't perform - I had the opportunity
to spend the evening backstage and after the show was over I had
my picture taken standing on the famous circle of wood.
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