Thursday 28 August 2008

Marty Stuart to start country music TV show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. �

Marty Stuart thinks there's room on TV for the style of country music he remembers from "The Porter Wagoner Show," "Flatt & Scruggs" and, of course, "Hee Haw." So Stuart distinct to make his own show.


"The Marty Stuart Show" will begin airing Sunday nights come November on cable's RFD-TV.


Each episode testament feature music by Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, as well as his wife, Grand Ole Opry star Connie Smith, and guests.


"This designate is around authenticity, from the artists who visit us in the studio apartment every week to the people watching at home plate," said Stuart, a sideman with Lester Flatt and Johnny Cash before embarking on a successful solo career in the '80s. "I want to ground a evince that gives a voice and stage to traditional country music."


Stuart will host and farm the 30-minute episodes. Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs will be his sidekick. His show will be section of the prime-time batting order with "Hee Haw" reruns, "Postcards from Nebraska" and "Music & Motors."


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