Brian Gary’s Blog

Truck driving songs and country music have always gone well together. In 1988 nobody had more success with that formula than Kathy Mattea who topped the charts with "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses".

Read More|Comment

The town of Holyoke was hit by a tornado Monday night and my son was closer than he ever dreamed he would be. Holyoke is where Todd grew up and where my son Nick makes his home.

Read More|Comment

Happy Birthday to Hal Ketchum today. Hal turns 60 today and gave us many big hits in the early 90's.

Read More|Comment

It is very slick out there today. Please be careful when you go out and hit the roads today and use your winter driving skills. Driving on the ice can be a terrifying ordeal but if you take it nice and slow and follow a few safety tips you will much more secure.

Read More|Comment

One of the first artist I played when we became a country station 25 years ago was Keith Whitley. I was unfamiliar with him at the time but that changed in a hurry when I heard "I'm No Stranger To The Rain".

Read More|Comment

Friday was a very difficult day at our house. We had to put down our beloved eldest pug Mini Pug. Mini was nearly 15 and lived a loved long life but will be greatly missed.

Read More|Comment

I hear people talk about getting a home with a great view. We all love a great view to look out on and take in it's beauty. Everyone has their own idea of what the perfect view is.

Read More|Comment

I have had a lot of very cool things happen in my career. I have met so many stars and have developed some great friendships with artists but what happened yesterday will stick with me forever.

Read More|Comment

I recently read a survey that talked about the most irritating or obnoxious things that parents do. As I read through the list I realized that I am guilty of many of these violations. According to the survey the number one irritating parental violation is using the cutesy baby voice

Read More|Comment

George Strait is getting ready to celebrate his 61st birthday on May 18th and it looks like he may have his 60th number one hit in time to celebrate. His latest song "Give It All We Got Tonight" is hitting the top ten and looks like it may make to the top in time for the candles to be blown out on the cake.

Read More|Comment

I was the guy at the parties in high school who had the stereo cranked up with the trunk open and every one gathered around jamming. I always had quite a diverse musical palate and had a little bit of everything from AC/DC to Waylon cranking. I just always liked good music no matter what the format.

Read More|Comment

It was back in 2007 that I had the first big big night of my career. We got our first nomination for the ACM awards that year and went to the show. I had never been to anything like that before in my life.

Read More|Comment