hi, alan's career so far has been a well deserved sweet ride. i dont think it would be the same without the strayhorns. they are an awsome pure country band just by themselves, and compliment alan's great singing voice and songwriting talent.... rickm.

hi, for all the countless times ive listened to sissy's song and even played along with the cd on my guitar, the song continues to pull on my heartstrings to the point of tears welling up in my eyes. god bless sissy and alan....

hi, sunday night like most americans i watched the n.y giants win the superbowl. im from n.y. state. i didnt pay much attention to maddona's halftime show, but monday morning on the news they said one of the singers did something obscene on national television. didnt see it , but why? first janet jackson had a " wardrobe malfunction " and i think last year when the black eyed peas performed there was a crotch grab by a male in the group. now this. is this what america wants to see at a huge sporting event like the superbowl? let a top country artist do the show ( one that i have in mind) he could get the place shakin with a couple of foot stompin hit songs. and im sure his performance would be whithout incident.  rickm.

allison, i was fortunate enough to meet him a couple times early in his career. i thought the same thing, what do i say to my all time favorite country artist? hes a great man and very hospitable, he makes you feel comfortable around him. hope you meet him some day...rickm

hi,...roll call!  did any fans out there attend the 2000 fan club party? id like to know who the lucky lady is that alan gave one of his custom made cowboy boots to. what an awsome souvenir. he also gave a pair of wrangler cowboy cut jeans away that denise wouldnt let him wear anymore. that was funny. i had a great time and would like to go to a future f.c. party hopefully.

kellie picklers new cd "100 proof" promises traditional country music. steel guitar, fiddle, banjo. references to loretta, tammy. give a listen.

YEAHHEEEE....THATS RIGHT....

hi, maybe its just me being an old timer. when i watch the award shows on tv nowdays im disappointed at what i see. not all, but many newer artists seem to be crossing over to for lack of a better word country pop. if it wasnt for alan, george strait, and a few others i wouldnt watch. i dont think dwight yoakam even attends anymore. is it the record promoters? i remember years ago at an awards show alan sang chattahoochee when it was at the top of the charts. at the end of the last verse he leaned back, raised his custom made cowboy boot off the stage floor, and yelled YEAAHEEEE !.....THATS RIGHT.. the audiance went crazy. thats what i call country music. any comments ?

hi, thats an interesting article. sounds like alice is accurate with her analysis. i have alan's autograph proudly displayed on the tailgate of my chevy pickup. ive had (non country people) come up to me and ask "what number stock car does he drive?" ha ha...

hi, if im not mistaken, that video was shot at coney island amusement park in brooklyn, new york. the 'cyclone' rollercoaster has been there since 1927. also thats where the famous 'nathans hotdog' originated. wish i knew he was going to be there to do the video. really like the song. sounds custom made for alan and the strayhorns.nice lyrics.

when i was a kid, my dad was a huge hank williams sr. fan. whenever he pulled the old gibson out of the case he would play a hank song.i always wondered how the music playing from those old cracklin mgm albums could have such a stronghold on his musical interest. back then their were so many great country artists to listen to and enjoy.well, times change but some things stay the same , cause alan to me is what hank was to my dad. the king of country for these times. cant wait to get "the lost notebooks " cd. has anyone heard any songs from it ?

hello,happy to be online with ajfc.finally got with the times and got a p.c. im learning as i go. i see im classified as a newbee. ive been a member of the ajfc for 18 years and met alan many years ago when most country music fans never heard of him or his music. i knew back then he was a talented artist and has been my favorite ever since.im looking foward to talking to ajfc members. this p.c. thing is awsome!