Why Are They Not In Branson: 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008

We Have A Winner

Congratulations to Rissaroe for winning my first Give-A-Way !!!

Keep checking back for more Branson info.............

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Here is my very first give-a-way........

It is 2 tickets to the "Celebrate America" show in Branson at the Mansion/Oak Ridge Boys Theatre at 189 Expressway Lane.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The tickets need to be used by 10/31/08.

The winner will be selected randomly. Drawing will be on September 1st...........

So let me know why you would like to win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, take my most recent poll, while you are on my site.......

Thanks, and good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

F.M.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Giveaway

Watch for my very first giveaway.........

It is coming very soon......

New Poll

Check out my new poll......................

Friday, April 25, 2008

Showboat Branson Belle

The Showboat Branson Belle is a Silver Dollar City property.

It is a 2 hour experience on Table Rock Lake, that includes a meal and a spectacular show. It is a nice get-a-way, from the hustle and bustle of Branson traffic, and is a great way to begin or end your day.

Tickets are reasonable and children are always half price.

So when you get ready for something a little different, check out the Showboat Branson Belle. You'll be glad you did.

F. M.

New Poll

While you are visiting my site, vote in my new poll. Ah, go ahead. It is just for fun........

It ends May 31, 2008.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Ripley's.....Believe It Or Not Museum

If you are in Branson, you don't want to miss at least driving by the Ripley's.....Believe It Or Not Museum. The outside alone is a great conversation piece. I enjoy taking "first timers" by it, and telling them a "little fib" about the explosion that happened. Then they see the building. Some actually buy in to my story....haha

Ripley's...Believe It Or Not Museum in Branson, MO

Anyway, as much fun as the outside is, the inside is even more entertaining.

This is the museum of the wierd, unusual, and just plain odd.

You might see a shrunken head, a 2-headed cow, or something made from match sticks. Some of it will leave you with a loss for words.

So if you have an extra hour to kill, or just get tired of the music shows, stop by and give this unique museum a look around.

F. M.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Exile

Exile was formed in 1963 while the members were still in high school. At that time they were known as “The Exiles”.

From 1965-1968, they found themselves touring with “The Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars”, opening for many of the top rock-n-roll acts of the time.

In 1976 they changed their name to simply “Exile” and had some regional hits around Kentucky. Then in 1978, they had their smash hit Kiss You All Over, which was on the charts for 23 weeks, while at number 1 for a month. Their follow up reached the top 40, but they could never match that success again as a rock band.

Give Me One More Chance Video

For the next few years, they toured with big names, and had success in Europe and South Africa both on tour and on the charts.

In the late 70’s and early 80’s, big name country stars began to score hits with Exile songs. Dave and Sugar, Alabama, Janie Fricke, The Forester Sisters and Kenny Rogers all had great success with these.

In 1983, Exile made the switch to country music and never looked back.

Their first country song that charted, was High Cost Of Leaving, which reached number 27. It was followed by 10 number 1 hits, Woke Up In Love, I Don't Want To Be A Memory, Give Me One More Chance, Crazy For Your Love, She's A Miracle, Hang On To Your Heart, I Could Get Used To You, It'll Be Me, She's Too Good To Be True, and I Can't Get Close Enough."

In the 90’s, the group grew weary of being on the road and disbanded, but after a few years, it was brought back together with a combination of old and new members.

Exile is currently touring the country. I say why don’t they move from their home base in Kentucky and plant some roots in Branson, MO. There is no doubt in my mind, that they could host their own theater and pack the house every night. What do you think???

F. M.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ride The Ducks

Any trip to Branson would not be complete without a tour on Ride The Ducks. It is one of the most fun, and unusual experiences that you will have. From the young to "young at heart" there is no way you could be disappointed with this 60 minute tour around Branson.

Ride The Ducks Video

The part land/part water tour is very unique, using old military vehicles. Once on water, the captain allows all the little folks to "drive" for a while........I know my kiddos were a little nervous at first, but had a blast once they got behind the wheel.

Branson has more to offer than theaters and shows. This is one thing Branson has that you do not want to miss.

Go have fun and Ride The Ducks.

F. M.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Theaters Shows and Attractions

Monday, February 11, 2008

Highway 101

Highway 101 hit it big in 1987. With a unique sound created mainly by lead singer Paulette Carlson, the group has tried to maintain the sound through many incarnations.

Although I feel the group only had this sound with her in the band, they did have many hits in the ‘80s and ‘90s with and without her.

From their first top five hit in 1987, The Bed You Made for Me, then, Whiskey, If You Were a Woman, (my personal favorite), through their last top five hit Walkin', Talkin', Cryin' Barely Beatin' Broken Heart, in 1990, they had a great fan base.

Who's Lonely Now Video

Other hits include, Somewhere Tonight, Cry, Cry, Cry, (Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes, and their final number 1, Who's Lonely Now.

Highway 101 probably could not fill their own Branson Theater on a regular basis, but I am sure they could share one and be a very successful addition to Branson.

F. M.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Mel McDaniel

After honing his skills for years around Tulsa, OK, Mel McDaniel went off to Nashville, Anchorage, AK and then back to Nashville.

He wrote songs for Conway Twitty, Kenny Rogers and Bobby Goldsboro. Then in 1976 he signed a record deal with Capital.

Through the ‘70s and ‘80s he scored such hits as Louisiana Saturday Night, Big Ole Brew, Hello Daddy, Good Morning Darlin’, Take Me to the Country and I Call It Love.

Louisiana Saturday Night Video

Then in 1984, Mel McDaniel had the smash number 1 hit, Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On. I remember sitting in my car listening to KVOO 1170 AM from Tulsa, OK, when I heard radio legend, Billy Parker predict that the song was destined for number 1. I was thinking that I did not feel it was his best song, and if his others had not made it to the top

, that surely that song wouldn’t. Boy was I wrong. It skyrocketed to the top.

Later Mel recorded Let It Roll and Stand Up.

In 1996, Mel had a near fatal auto accident that took several years to recover from.

He did recover and now has a very busy tour schedule.

I feel that Mel McDaniel would be a major hit with a Branson theater.

F. M.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Lacy J Dalton

Lacy J Dalton has one of the most distinctive voices in country music. Her string of hits in the ‘80s were so recognizable, no one could mistake her voice or style.

She credits Bob Dylan and Joan Baez as being great influences on her music.

After performing in the '60s, in a Bay Area psychedelic rock band called Office, calling herself Jill Croston, she reinvented herself as a country performer in the late ‘70s, adopting her stage name of Lacy J Dalton.

Lacy J Dalton & George Jones Video

Lacy had such hits as Hard Times, Tennessee Waltz, Hillbilly Girl with the Blues, the number two smash Takin' It Easy, 16th Avenue, and Everybody Makes Mistakes (all but Tennessee Waltz made the Top Ten). Her final top 10 hit was Dream Baby(How Long Must I Dream) in 1983.

Although Lacy J Dalton has not had a major hit in 2 decades, her voice is still recognizable by most country fans. I say that there is a Branson theater that is just waiting for Lacy’s talents and singing style.

F. M.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Sites You Should Take A Look At

Here are a few other sites that you should take a few minutes and look at.........

http://aglanceatmyworld.blogspot.com/

This one belongs to my youngest daughter. If you like photography, crafts, diners, or just reading fun stuff, this is the site for you.

http://rantsandravesfemale.blogspot.com/

This one belongs to my oldest daughter. She likes to rant AND rave. This will be a fun site. Some things you will agree with, others you won't. Her mom and I are glad she now has another venue to vent............hahahahahaha...........J/K

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60462-288-1

Finally, this site will lead you to a book co-written by a friend of mine, Jim Laughter. It is a fiction book that would be great for a child or grandchild. Check it out.

Silver Dollar City

I have recruited by daughter, A Glance At My World, to write this article, because I wanted you to feel the real passion of someone who loves Silver Dollar City. My entire family loves SDC, but none more than her.

Silver Dollar City, it’s the attraction that defines Branson.

Silver Dollar City was built with Marvel Cave as the foundation. Over the years many other rides and attractions have been added. I “discovered” SDC in 1996 when I was only 9-years-old. To me it was like heaven on earth.

My parents bought season tickets and we got to go a few times each year. Over the last eleven years we have made more then 30 trips to Branson with the sole reason being to go to SDC. You might wonder how after 11 years and growing-up to become a 21-year-old young woman, how am I not exhausted with that place?? Because SDC isn’t just a theme park, it’s truly what it says it is…a city. A place that feels like a home to me.

A lot of people don’t even have one good home, but I’m fortunate enough to have three. I have my real home at my parent’s house where I always feel safe and know that I don’t have to worry about anything. There’s my school home where my friends are, where I’m growing so much intellectually. Then there is my Silver Dollar City home. It’s the place where I always find myself smiling more then anywhere else.

Silver Dollar City "Priceless" Video

Just as many other places, SDC has become a little more commercial over the years, but the same rides and many of the same performers are still there. You can look around and still see that all the charm is still there. SDC has held a place in my heart for the last 11 years and I know it always will. I have even had dreams of getting married in the wilderness church.

I love Silver Dollar City and wouldn’t be the same without it. SDC is even the reason for my love of music…but that’s another story. ;) Seriously though, how can you not love and connect to a place that calls the workers citizens?!?

Whitney

So there you have it, my daughter's opinion about Silver Dollar City. Now don't you think it is time that YOU visited?

F. M.

Friday, January 18, 2008

New Feature

I will soon be offering a new feature to this already popular site. I will begin highlighting activities, performers, and pretty much anything else that there is to see in Branson.

Branson is one of the most exciting, family friendly vacation destinations in the United States. My hope is to let anyone who has never been to Branson to come and check it out, and also to those of us who know about this great treasure, have a one stop website to keep up with all the goings on.

I will be providing more links along the way so you can find whatever you need that is Branson related right here at "Why Are They Not In Branson".

F. M.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Vern Gosdin

Vern Gosdin is commonly referred to as “The Voice”. After listening to just one of his songs, you will understand why.

In the ‘60s Vern bounced around with different groups singing gospel and bluegrass. However it was not until the early ‘80s that he became a consistent top ten performer. In 1983 Vern had 2 top 5 hits with If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right), and Way Down Deep. Then in 1984 he had his first number 1, I Can Tell By The Way You Dance (You’re Gonna Love Me Tonight).

Love Me Right To The End Video

After a slow time in the mid ‘80s, Vern Gosdin hit the top 10 again in 1987 with Do You Believe Me Now? Then in 1988 he reached number 1 again with Set ‘Em Up Joe (which is my personal favorite). Then in 1989 his Chiseled In Stone, won the CMA song of the year.

Vern does some occasional touring. He would be a great asset to Branson, maybe not as a solo in a theater, but could definitely share one for a great evening show.

F. M.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Lynn Anderson

A lot of people do not remember that Lynn Anderson spent her early years performing on the Lawrence Welk Show. She had several top 10 hits and then in 1968 Promises, Promises went to number 1. Then in 1970 she released her signature song, (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden, which was a huge hit and made her a superstar at the time. She had other number 1 hits such as You’re My Man, How Can I Unlove You, Cry, Keep Me In Mind, Top Of The World, and What a Man My Man Is.

Rose Garden Video

Lynn Anderson has had struggles in her personal life but appears to have that behind her now. She still does a little recording and performs on tour.
Although I feel Lynn would be a great fit in Branson, I do think she would have to have an afternoon show. She just doesn’t have the following to have her own night time show.

F. M.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Ronnie Milsap

Anyone who is familiar with country music, or music in general, knows that Ronnie Milsap was born blind. Fortunately for us, he did not let this handicap keep him from pursuing a career in music.

In 1975, Ronnie released his first number one hit, Pure Love. He followed that with another number 1, Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends. The next year he scored yet another number one with a remake of (I’d Be) a Legend In My Time.

Lost In The Fifties Tonight Video

Other Ronnie Milsap hits include, Daydreams About Night Things, What Goes On When The Sun Goes Down, (I'm a) Stand By My Woman Man, Smokey Mountain Rain, and Lost In the Fifties Tonight for a total of 40 number one hits which ranks him 3rd behind only George Strait and Conway Twitty.

Ronnie actually taped some videos at The Grand Palace in the ‘90s and has passed through Branson a few other times.

Is there any doubt that Ronnie Milsap would be a major headliner in his own theater?

F. M.

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Donna Fargo

In 1972 Donna Fargo scored her first number 1 hit with The Happiest Girl In the Whole U.S.A. This was a song that was in sharp contrast with the drinking and cheating songs that were being performed at the time. It hit the air waves at a time when the mood in our family was not very “happy”. But when it played on the radio, it would make things seem a little more optimistic. Donna followed this hit with another "happy" song, Funny Face.

Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A. Video

Donna had other hits such as You Were Always There, Superman, You Can't Be a Beacon If Your Light Don't Shine, Little Girl Gone, It Do Feel Good and Don't Be Angry. Other Donna Fargo hits included, That Was Yesterday(her last #1 in 1977), Mocking Bird Hill, Shame On Me, Do I Love You(Yes In Every Way), Another Goodbye, and Somebody Special.

Donna continued with recordings throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. She has also recorded patriotic and gospel songs.

Donna Fargo would be a great headlining act in Branson with a perfect theater to get “happy” in.

F. M.

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