She wrote one of the greatest odes to one's house in "My Adobe Hacienda." This week we look at the songs, the career, and the family of one of country music's most influential artists: Louise Massey.

Songs

Louise Massey and the Westerners - My Adobe Hacienda

The Massey Family - New RIver Train

Louise Massey and the Westerners - When the White Azaleas are Blooming

Louise Massey and the Westerners - Ridin’ Down that Old Texas Trail

Louise Massey and the Westerners - Heart of the West

Louise Massey and the Westerners - South of the Border

Louise Massey and the Westerners - I only want a buddy, not a sweetheart

Louise Massey and the Westerners - Bunkhouse Jamboree

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - My Adobe Hacienda

The Dinning Sisters - My Adobe Hacienda

Burl Ives - My Adobe Hacienda

Hank Snow & Anita Carter - My Adobe Hacienda

Louise Massey and the Westerners - Las Gaviotas

Louise Massey and the Westerners - You’ll Be Sorry

Jerry Scroggins - The Ballad of Jed Clampett

Curt Massey - Petticoat Junction

References:

Berry, C. (Ed.). (2008). The Hayloft Gang: The Story of the National Barn Dance (Vol. 543). University of Illinois Press.

Bufwack, M. A., & Oermann, R. K. (1993). Finding her voice: The saga of women in country music. Crown.

Carlin, R. (2014). Country music: a biographical dictionary. Routledge.

McCusker, K. M. (2008). Lonesome cowgirls and honky-tonk angels: The women of barn dance radio (Vol. 543). University of Illinois Press.

Cusic, D. (2011). The cowboy in country music: an historical survey with artist profiles. McFarland.

Stand By! https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Station-Albums/WLS/Stand%20By

Stock, C. (July 5, 2021), Historically Speaking: Famous Neighbors in the Hondo Valley. Roswell Daily Record. https://www.rdrnews.com/2021/07/05/historically-speaking-famous-neighbors-in-the-hondo-valley/

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