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Don't miss Haggard & Jones "A Tribute to Our
Parents" with Marty Haggard and Georgette Jones at Liberty Hall!
Marty Haggard was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. Of
course, everyone knows his Dad, Merle Haggard. Marty considers his dad the
greatest singer/songwriter ever and I’m sure a lot of people agree with that. Growing
up, Marty was able to travel with his dad and witness the writing and recording
of all his great songs. He also had the opportunity to know many of the country
greats, like Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell, and Johnny Cash, just to name a few.
It’s obvious Marty was influenced by the legendary artists and their music
while traveling with his dad. As Marty’s song Apple proclaims, “the apple never
falls too far from its tree.”
Georgette Jones was born to the only Country Music Hall of
Fame husband and wife artists, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She sang with
one or both of her parents beginning at the age of three. She
recorded her first single with her Dad, "Daddy Come Home" when she
was ten years old, and performed it later that year on an HBO special. Georgette
has recorded three CDs with Heart of Texas Records: "A Slightly Used
Woman", "Strong Enough to Cry" and a special tribute CD in honor
of her Mom, "Till I can Make it on my Own". She also recorded
three CDs with Lennon records: "When Tractors Fly", "This is Christmas"
and "I Believe". Most recently, Georgette was honored to record
a duet with Sammy Kershaw on his new CD in tribute to her Dad. They chose
"Near You" which is one of Georgette's favorite duets by her parents.