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Zane Williams: Standard-Bearer for Traditional Country Music
All Photos: Alan MercerPhotos taken at Lola's Trailer Park Saloon in Fort Worth, TexasZane Williams is an anomaly in today’s country music scene, a modern-day “throwback” who is equal parts bar-room...
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Leona Williams: A Regular Person In The Best Way
All Contemporary Photos: Alan MercerLeona Williams was destined to become a Country Music Entertainer. She landed her first radio show at the age of 15, simply called "Leona Sings" in Jefferson City,...
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The New Vintage Sounds of Laura Ainsworth
All Photos: Alan MercerShot on location at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth, TexasFrom her home base of Dallas to Las Vegas to India to Dubai, the world is falling in love with Laura...
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Arturo Sandoval Owes Everything to the Music
All Photos: Alan MercerHe is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.A...
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Flaco Jimenez: Tex-Mex Accordion Legend
All Contemporary Photos: Alan MercerFew if any artists in Conjunto and Tejano music have received the level of critical acclaim Flaco Jimenéz has enjoyed over the course of a career that's spanned six...
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Little Joe: Cotton Picker With A Side Gig In Music
All contemporary photos: Alan MercerPhotos taken at the legendary Hi-Ho Ballroom in Grand Prairie, Texas Little Joe Y La Familia has been one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands in the music industry....
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Derek Anthony Goes After His Dreams
All Photos taken at Sundance Square in Fort Worth: Alan MercerThere is more to Derek Anthony than first meets the eye. Though primarily a musician, he is also an entrepreneur with several businesses...
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Teea Goans Keeps Traditional Country Music Alive
All Photos: Alan MercerLocation: The Texas Opry Theater in Weatherford, TXTeea Goans was singing in church by the time she was three years old and when she turned eight she was spotted at a talent...
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The Real and Authentic Holly Tucker
All Photos: Alan MercerIn a music genre where a great story is key and a sense of genuineness is as important as an artist’s vocal prowess, 24-year-old Holly Tucker is emerging on the Texas Country...
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Donny Edwards Tribute To A King
All Photos: Alan MercerPhotos taken at the Texas Opry Theater in Weatherford, TXDonny Edwards’ admiration and appreciation of Elvis Presley began at an early age. His mama recalls how he tried to...
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Bri Bagwell: The Lady From Las Cruces, New Mexico
All Photos: Alan MercerIf you ask Bri Bagwell where her current “home” is, you’ll most likely get a chuckle and a sigh. The Las Cruces, New Mexico native will always be in love with her hometown, but...
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Shade DuBois as Theda Bara
All Shade DuBois as Theda Bara photos taken by Alan MercerTheda Bara was one of the most popular actresses of the silent era, and one of cinema's earliest sex symbols. Her femme fatale roles earned her...
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Jake Penrod: Retro Classic Country Music Singer/Songwriter
All Photos by Alan MercerA stark traditionalist, Jake Penrod is as close to Country as Country gets. He describes his singing style as sounding like “Hank Williams’ and Kitty Wells’ love child,” and if...
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Corb Lund Makes Western Music With A Maverick Flair
All Photos: Alan MercerCorb Lund is an alt-country Singer/Songwriter from Alberta, Canada. He grew up in a ranching and rodeo family in the foothills of Southern Alberta, then spent the early years of...
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Tony Booth Is What Classic Country Music Sounds Like
All Current Photos: Alan MercerPhotos & Interview done at the Texas Opry Theater in WeatherfordTony Booth grew up in Tampa, but launched his musical career in the Southwest. As a boy, he showed...
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Wayne Bergeron: The Best of the Best!
Three current photos: Alan MercerWayne Bergeron is enjoying a career as one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. Studio sessions, film dates, international touring, jazz concerts, guest...
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Bobby Bare: Life As A Country Music Singer
All Current Photos: Alan MercerBobby Bare scored nearly five dozen top 40 hits from 1962 to 1983. In a laconic vocal style that embraces both wry country wit and poignant folk storytelling, his...
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The Light Of The World
Light of the World is a phrase Jesus used to describe himself and his disciples in the New Testament. The phrase is recorded in the Gospel of John and again in the Gospel of Matthew. A Vision for...
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Shoji Tabuchi: The Emperor of Branson
All current photos: Alan MercerPhotos taken at the Texas Opry Theater in Weatherford, TXJust what is the Shoji Tabuchi Show that everyone loving American music is raving about? At its heart is Branson...
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Lance Lopez: Six String Blues Guitar Master
All Photos: Alan MercerLocation: The Oasis Bar & Grill in Midlothian, TXBorn in Shreveport, Louisiana, music has always been in Lance Lopez's blood…as early as being in the womb. When the family...
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