August 26, 1978 — exactly 48 years ago today — my mom took me to see Dolly Parton perform at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’d discovered Dolly’s music about a year before, after hearing her on her TV show singing “I Will Always Love You.”

Tune into The Boston Chris Show on Friday, May 15th at 8pm. Chris asked me some really great questions and I was able to tell some stories that I have not told before. I hope y’all enjoy. More details below. I am so excited to announce a brand new upcoming episode with hit songwriter & bluegrass artist Irene Kelley originally from Latrobe, PA. She now lives in Nashville. We chatted with Irene about her hit songs " A Little Bluer Than That " by Alan Jackson and " Love Can't Ever Get Better...

Women of Kelley (Irene, Justyna and Sara Jean Kelley) with a full bluegrass band at the World Famous Station Inn Nashville, TN cover: $20.