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Ricky Ross celebrates the centenary of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass, and the 80th birthday of George Jones, who's been described as 'the greatest living country singer'.

Celebrating 100 years since Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass, was born with some of the music he's been responsible for. We also mark the 80th birthday of George Jones, described as "the greatest living country singer". Tonight's programme includes contributions from the Avett Brothers, Sara Watkins and the Secret Sisters. Featuring new and classic Americana & alternative country music.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sun 19 Feb 2012 22:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • Bill Monroe

    Blue Moon of Kentucky

  • Jim Lauderdale

    Cruel Wind And Rain

  • Abigail Washburn

    Banjo Pickin' Girl

  • Bob Dylan

    The Lonesome River

  • The Avett Brothers

    Denouncing November Blue Uneasy Writer

  • Doc Watson

    I'm Going Back To The Old Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

  • Bill Monroe

    Scotland

  • Dolly Parton

    I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby

  • Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery - Gotta Get You Near Me Blues

  • Sara Watkins

    Long Hot Summer Days

  • Hazel & Alice

    True Life Blues

  • Steve Earle

    Texas Eagle

  • Alison Krauss

    I'll Fly Away

  • Bill Monroe

    A Voice From On High

  • George Jones

    White Lightning

  • Buddy Miller

    Nothing Can Stop Me

  • Tammy Wynette

    We're Gonna Hold On

  • The Secret Sisters

    Why Baby Why?

  • George Jones

    The Door

  • Kitty Wells

    Seasons Of My Heart

  • George Jones

    The Race Is On

  • Gram Parsons

    That's All It Took

  • George Jones

    He Stopped Loving Her Today

  • Elvis Costello

    Colour Of The Blues

  • George Jones

    A Good Year For The Roses

  • Johnny Cash

    I'm Ragged But Right

  • George Jones

    The Grand Tour

  • The Everly Brothers

    You Done Me Wrong

  • Melba Montgomery

    Blue Moon of Kentucky

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Feb 2012 20:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland except Extra
  • Sun 19 Feb 2012 22:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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