In this episode of Bonus Tracks, DJ Thunder shares a brief journey through country music hhistory. From the genre’s first recorded song in 1923 to today’s top artists like George Strait and Shaboozey. This episode also honors Violet Hensley, the oldest living country musician, who turns 108 this year.
Transcript:
0:04: From KXCI Tucson, this is Bonus Tracks and I am DJ Thunder and I want to talk to you about the history of country music.
0:15: If we go all the way back in 1923, a man named John Carson sang the first country song ever.
0:36: The name of the song was “Little Log Cabin in the Lane.”
0:52: One of the top country songs of today is a “Bar Song” by Shaboozey.
1:11: Yes Let’s go but the top country singer is George Strait.
2:25: And the oldest country singer that is still alive is Violet Hensley.
2:31: She was born in 1916 and is turning 108 this year.
2:51: This is DJ Thunder signing off.
2:53: You’ve been listening to Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
2:57: For more information and episodes, visit KXI.org.
“The Little Old Log Cabin In The Lane” by Fiddlin John Carson from Fiddlin John Carson Vol. 1 1923-1924 1997 Document Records
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey 2024 American Dogwood/Empire
“Amarillo by Morning” George Strait from Strait From The Heart 1982 MCA Recordings
“Eighth of January” by Violet Hensley 2002 Brad Leftwich recording
This episode was recorded by Stephanie Engs
Produced and edited by Bridgitte Thum
Intro and Outro Music from Shelby Athouguia
