January 1st is a big day for Country music. To start things off, one of Country's greatest singer-songwriters died on this day in 1953. Hank Williams was only 29 when he died, but he left behind a body of work that few would ever match.
This is one my favorite songs by Mr. Williams...
Also on this day in 1959, Johnny Cash played a free concert for inmates at San Quentin Prison. One of the inmates in the audience was Merle Haggard, who was serving time for grand theft auto and armed robbery. Seems that Johnny inspired Merle to straighten up, fly right and pursue a musical career after he was released.
This is from a live album that was recorded at Folsom Prison, where Mr. Cash did a free concert for the inmates in 1968...
And while I'm at it, here's one by Mr. Haggard. I had the pleasure of pouring a few drinks for Mr. Haggard one night back in 1976. He was every bartender's dream customer... quiet, polite and generous with the tips.
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