But in those days - in the mid-'50s, early '60s - there was less than 300 radio stations that were playing country music and a lot of that wasn't full time. Mel Tillis 50s60scountry Change image and share on social
And they turned around and leased it to The Assembly Of God Churches - their headquarters are in Springfield, Missouri. They leased it to them for the first year. Then, after the first year, they will donate it to the church. Mel Tillis assemblychurchdonate share on social
And I got to know Red Foley well. And I got to know Lefty really well, he was a great guy. Mel Tillis foleygreatguy Change image and share on social
You have to insulate yourself - I'm talking about from everything, people can be talking to you and you won't hear 'em - that's how you write a song. And I haven't been able to do that over here 'cause I'm so busy and then, when I am off, I want to get away from music. Mel Tillis busyhearinsulate share on social
And then, when I started to school, I found out I couldn't talk. Mel Tillis findschoolstart Change image and share on social
You know, being an entertainer is partly being on the road, and a lot of your songs come from the road. Mel Tillis entertainerlotpartly Change image and share on social
I didn't get to meet Hank Williams. I was in the Air Force on Okinawa when he passed away. Mel Tillis airforcehank Change image and share on social
I'll do about 13 shows in Branson next year, and I'll be performing at the Grand Palace. Mel Tillis bransongrandpalace Change image and share on social
I'm gonna do between 75 and 100 dates. A lot of it will be in Laughlin, Nevada; I'll be there for two weeks. And I'll work some casinos here and there, and the fair dates. Mel Tillis casinodatefair Change image and share on social
