THE TEXAS SMOKE BAND IS COMPRISED OF JIM IVY (LEAD GUITAR), VERN COLDIRON (DRUMS), CHARLIE BRAGG (BASS GUITAR), LACIE CARPENTER (FIDDLE) AND EMCEE, TONY WILSON (PIANO), AND CLAIRE ANDREWS ON BACKUP VOCALS
Influences
A MELTING POT OF SOUNDS, MEMBERS OF THE BAND HAVE BEEN INFLUENCED BY ALL THE GREATS...MERLE HAGGARD, HANK WILLIAMS, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS, BUCK OWENS, WAYLON, WILLIE AND THE BOYS!
The Gladewater Opry is a two hour country music stage show. The show is housed in the historical "Cozy Theater", in Gladewater, Texas, (circa 1936). In the early fifties, according to the local community, young artists such as Elvis, competed in contests held at the theater. Today, the Opry provides a family atmosphere for entertainers of all ages, musicians and songwriters, to perform. The Opry books over 500 people a year from around the Ark-La-Tex and surrounding areas. Specialty show favorites include the "50's Show", the "Legends Show", the "Hee Haw Show", and the "Christmas Show".
The Opry also boast an annual award show to honor the entertainers that perform throughout the year..it is the biggest show of the year.
The owners, Jim and Nancy Ivy, have been in the music stage production business since 1982. The theater has been a music stage show since the early eighties, with Jim and Nancy taking ownership in 1996. With Jim on stage and Nancy producing the show... they have a formula thats been very successful,and beginning in 2001, led to five consecutive "Opry of the Year" wins awarded by the Country Music Organizations of America (CMOA). The Opry has had many talented musicians and artists cross the stage over the years, and most of the regular audience members remain faithful through thick and thin... almost like family!
For more show information or booking information please contact us! We look forward to hearing from you!
GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK ON LINKS AND YOU WILL FIND A LINK TO OPRY'S AND THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBERS. OPRY'S ARE GREAT PLACES TO PERFORM, AND GET THE STAGE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED, WITH PROFESSIONAL HOUSE BANDS, AND A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.
http://thegladewateropry.com/
how about.. 'rockin' around the christmas tree", 'beautiful star of bethlehem" my new song "Yellow brick road" and "your looking at country" let me know...love ya
hey there!!! how are ya'll!! I am back in Emory now! So let me know when you like for me to come sing!! I would love to anytime!! I have missed singing there a bunch!! How are things going?? ~Billie Jo
Hey, more music added again to "Angel Kisses" just loaded yesterday, please come listen.... I know it's the 3rd time lol... 3rd times a charm, they say! Let me know what you think!! Now it’s really ready for the compilation cd.
“Angel Kisses” by “Delores Hershey” You can start calling your local radio stations now!
