Episode Twenty Five: Louise Massey

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

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