Cindy Walker
Legendary songwriter Cindy Walker was born in Mart, a small town located outside Waco in central Texas, in 1918. She grew up on her grandparents’ farm and wrote her first song when she was 12 years old. Her Grandfather was …
Tag: country western
“Back in the Saddle Again” by Gene Autry
Gene Autry was king of the cowboy movie. With a 60 year reign in the entertainment industry, Autry’s reach spanned much further than movies, branching into radio, TV, and music. His 1939 hit “Back in the Saddle Again” is a …
“Lubbock or Leave It” by The Chicks
The Chicks are a quintessential – albeit controversial – Texas group. Originally known as The Dixie Chicks, this trio, composed of members Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, and Martie Maguire, was founded in Dallas, TX. The controversy surrounding the group stems …
