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A few singers recorded “Crystal Chandeliers,” but it was Charley Pride’s version that is arguably the most iconic and recognizable. Check out this clip of Pride performing “Crystal Chandeliers” on Country’s Family Reunion: 2010. To see the FULL EPISODE, go to While you’re there, be sure to sign up for a FREE TRIAL of Country Road TV!

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Tom T. Hall’s big songwriting break came in 1963, when country singer Jimmy C. Newman recorded his song “DJ For a Day”. In 1964, Hall moved to Nashville and started to work as a $50-a-week songwriter for Newkeys Music, the publishing company belonging to Newman and his business partner Jimmy Key, writing up to half a dozen country songs per day. Key suggested that he add the middle initial “T” to his name. Hall was nicknamed “The Storyteller”, and he composed songs for dozens of country music stars, including Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, and Bobby Bare. #tomthall #classiccountry

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