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The History of Country Music' by Jake Penrod, Nov 12 in Nacogdoches

 

The History of Country Music from Jimmie Rodgers to George Strait starring Jake Penrod comes to the Appleby Sand Mercantile at 7pm on Saturday, November 12th. Advance tickets are $20 each and are available at Appleby Sand Mercantile, 6530 FM 2609 (Appleby Sand Road) and at Boot Barn in Northview Plaza in Nacogdoches. Tickets will be $25 at the door. For credit card orders or more information, please phone 936.554.5822 or visit TheHistoryOfCountryMusic.com
 
 
Country music singer, songwriter, and musician Jake Penrod not only sings and writes but can also play just about any instrument you hand him. On his current album, titled Closer To Me, he wrote every song and played every instrument as well. His newest undertaking is equally as ambitious. He calls his new one-man show The History of Country Music from Jimmie Rodgers to George Strait. He is a country music traditionalist who believes moving forward doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the past behind. He says, “We can’t forget where we came from. If country music is going to carry on, you have to keep the roots alive.”
 
In this enterprising project he highlights the country music genre from its 1920's hillbilly start, through the bluegrass, honky tonk and western swing eras. Then he meanders into the 70's and 80's where we were introduced to outlaw country, then on to the present. Penrod doesn't simply talk the talk, he definitely walks the walk and his passion for this genre of music is obvious in this incredible showcase.
 
Jake attracted national attention as a featured guest on RFD-TV’s TruCountry, and was a regular cast member on RuralTV’s Texas Pickin’ Party where he not only sang, but was also the program’s pedal steel guitarist. He has performed as country music icon Hank Williams, Sr. in the Off Broadway play Lost Highway and in his self-penned road show, Hank Williams Remembered.  He hosted the 2nd longest-running show in America, WSM's Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, on September 19, 2015
 
He is a country music traditionalist who believes moving forward doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the past behind. “There were a lot of great ones before me,” he says. “There’s still a lot you can do with what they started. These new guys, they’re creating something new and different, and that’s great, but we can’t forget where we came from. If country music is going to carry on, you have to keep the roots alive.” Jake identifies with fellow Texas Honky-Tonker, Dale Watson, and has embraced the Ameripolitan genre as his own. Jake was nominated in 2015 for “Honky Tonk Male Artist of the Year” for the second annual Ameripolitan Music Awards (ameripolitan.com) in Austin, TX.  He was named 2016 “Pure Country Vocalist of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists.
 
At an imperially slim 6-feet-two-inches, he steps onstage decked out in a suit and tie, and crowned with his signature Stetson. Penrod gives credit to fellow Texan Ernest Tubb for inspiring his style, “He always looked like a million bucks,” he says. As he begins to play and sing, you realize he is much more than a fan of Jimmie, Hank, Lefty, Ray, Bob, Keith, Merle, Waylon, Willie, George and the rest. He is an avid student of the legends of country and his respect for the artists is clearly evident when he performs. He covers twenty-three of the most iconic artists in country music history while accompanying himself on guitar, piano, fiddle and steel guitar. He gives new meaning to the words, “one-man show."  When he's not on the road with The History of Country Music from Jimmie Rodgers to George Strait,  Jake Penrod and his Million-Dollar Cowboys can be seen regularly in the dance halls and honky-tonks throughout Texas.
 
Playlist - The History of Country Music from Jimmie Rodgers to George Strait
Jimmie Rodgers - "T.B. Blues"
Roy Acuff - "Great Speckled Bird"
Sons Of The Pioneers - "Cool Water"
Ernest Tubb - "Walkin' The Floor Over You"
Bob Wills - "Faded Love"
Bill Monroe - "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"
Hank Williams - "Lovesick Blues" & "Your Cheatin' Heart"
Lefty Frizzell - "I Love You A Thousand Ways"
Ray Price - "Crazy Arms" & "For The Good Times"
George Jones - "Why Baby Why" & "He Stopped Loving Her Today"
Willie Nelson – "Crazy"
Cajun Segment - "Jole' Blon" & "Jambalaya"
Piano Men Segment -
Moon Mullican- "I'll Sail My Ship Alone"
Jerry Lee Lewis- "What's Made Milwaukee Famous"
Ronnie Milsap - "Stand By My Woman Man"
Steel Guitar Segment -
Don Helms - "Cold, Cold Heart"
Buddy Emmons - "Danny Boy"
Johnny Cash - "I Walk The Line"
Waylon Jennings - "Mental Revenge"
Merle Haggard - "Tonight, The Bottle Let Me Down"  & "Silver Wings" 
Keith Whitley - "Don't Close Your Eyes"
George Strait - "The Cowboy Rides Away”

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