The first-ever TV show of its kind noted for making country music more popular broadcasts via Springfield’s ABC affiliate. Performers included Red Foley, Brenda Lee (pictured), and Slim Wilson.
Photo credit: MCA Records Billy Smith Management via Wikimedia Commons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Lee_discography#/media/File:Brenda_Lee_1977.JPG
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