Karen Poston

A conversation with Hank Thompson

I played a show with Hank Thompson at Son's of Herman Hall a couple of years ago...that's us in the picture. He sounded terrific and not just for a man of 79, but just plain, terrific.He sat...
Posted by Karen Poston on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:38:00 PST

Don Walser

When I moved to Austin Don was old, but new! He had just released his breakthrough CD "Rolling Stone from Texas" and was riding high on the wave of regional, national and international press that a hi...
Posted by Karen Poston on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:19:00 PST

American Idols

I've spent some time today thinking about American Idol, or American Idols. I've had different idols at different points in my life. At one time I really believed that Simon Le Bon was a great singer....
Posted by Karen Poston on Thu, 25 May 2006 11:09:00 PST

Ultimate Girl Singer - Bonnie Owens

Wow. It seems like I am losing my foundation. Just days ago that I was writing for Buck, and today it's Bonnie. Bonnie Owens died today. Bonnie was Buck's first wife. They couldn't work it out. B...
Posted by Karen Poston on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:46:00 PST

My Lydia

I get alot of questions about the song Lydia. Lydia was my grandmother. She lived a little mountain town in Virginia called Saltville. So named because it was the Salt Capitol of the Confederacy. My g...
Posted by Karen Poston on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:51:00 PST

Goodbye Buck

I am still reeling from the news that Buck Owens has passed away. My heart goes out to his family and friends and everyone in Bakersfield and at The Crystal Palace. My Dad tried to turn me o...
Posted by Karen Poston on Sun, 26 Mar 2006 09:11:00 PST