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August 2004
Hello to All,
Well, the summer finally began. But the first two weeks was probably the
hardest, from a travel standpoint, that I have ever worked.
I began in Belvedere, IL. with “Country Gold.” It was my sixth year
there and I hope I get to go again next year. Al and all the Fair Board
are really kind people. They also feed us good there!
Then it was off to Nashville to do an on camera Voice Over for David
Frizzell and Jet Williams for an up coming TV special. The next day
Logan and I drove to Montgomery to see Wyatt pitch. Back that night and
the next day off to Wichita.
The Prairie Rose is always a pleasure to work. The Prairie Wranglers are
a great group to sing with. It sure is fun to be able to sing some of
the songs from the original “Singing Cowboy” album. I think that we are
going to do a new western CD there at the Prairie Rose. It is always
good to see Johnny Western while I am there too. He and I do a version
of Streets of Laredo that would make my father happy.
From there I was off to Bathe, NY and another date with Country Gold. I
had forgotten that I had worked there before in my “youth” with my band
“The Country Travelers.” I remembered that it snowed!!! Not this time
though. Cool but a great show and a great crowd.
In the news. The wedding of our oldest Wade and his bride Chris was just
beautiful. The service was outside and Sarah and I sang. Deanna was
stunning and I was so proud of all the boys. Marcus was the best man and
Cody and Logan were ushers. Lots of friends and family. Chris couldn’t
have been prettier. We are sure glad to have her in the family. Be sure
and check out the wedding picture on the site in September.
In late June Logan and I went to Texas. I performed in Carthage. Those
of you that were there got to see something special. Logan performed
with me on stage for the first time. He was great! Nice to know that
there is another Allen in the wings. A special thanks to Charles Thomas
for all his help and kindness.
Marcus is in Texas working for his father and Wade. Miss him not being
here in Vegas, but he is doing well. Cody’s summer job was at Channel 3
here in town. He worked in the production department and after only
three days was doing voiceovers for the station. I wonder where he got
that talent?! Wyatt is in Birmingham with the Barons in AA. He has had a
pretty good year, but he got injured and was on the DL for about six
weeks. He fractured his back. Ouch! He and Rachel get married in
November. I’m the best man.
Deanna has been so busy and I am so proud of her. She took the two week
accelerated Real Estate course and passed the test the third week. She
has already sold her first house! I know that she will be very
successful. She is smart and a go-getter. She looks so good too. What a
beautiful woman.
Have you been watching CMT? Yep, that is me doing the voiceover for
“Country Music’s most Famous feuds." The Mahindra Tractor commercials
are also running on ESPN. They are one of the sponsors of the PRCA this
year.
I am going to retire the “Black and White” CD. What I have is all that
there are ever going to be. So, if you want one now is the time. I have
two new CD’s in the works and hope to have them ready by Christmas.
Fun stuff. I have re-connected with some of my old High School buddies.
We are going to get together at the Reno Air Show in September. Several
of us are pilots and the Reno Show is one that I have always wanted to
attend. Should be fun.
I also can’t wait to see as many of you as possible this summer and
fall. Try and make it to one of the shows. Stay COOL!
Rex
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