Doesn't Everyone Want to be a Country Star?

Along with the award presentations, last night's visit to the Ryman was complete with a country concert.

It sure is a good thing I grew up listening to classic country. My dad taught me to like those all-time favorites like George Jones, Johnny Cash, and Conway Twitty. He even convinced me to put most of their songs on my iPod in case I want to listen to some oldies!

So I felt right at home when "Asleep at the Wheel" took the stage. Their country sound has a little bit of a swing to it, which I think the crowd enjoyed.

The friendly folks at the Ryman advertised the chance to record a song during the night's festivities. I never heard who won that contest, but it brought back memories of my first trip to Nashville.

I was five, and in love with the song "She's In Love With A Boy," by Trisha Yearwood. At a fun, "tourist" recording studio, I got to sing my heart out to my favorite song. Now I learned to read with the rest of my classmates in the 1st grade...when I was six. So, even though I had the sheet music right in front of me, I couldn't read the words!

To tell you the truth, the only words of the song I sang correctly came in the chorus. This being said, I mumbled around during the verses and came up with some pretty creative words for what I thought the lyrics were! When it would get to the chorus though, I'd belt it out like I owned Nashville. It's a really cute tape, and I definitely think I was a better vocalist back then!

Luckily, my dreams of being a country music star have faded away. I may be able to read now, but the hard part is carrying a tune...