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    Poets and Prophets: Whitey Shafer

    Poets and Prophets: Whitey Shafer

    Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    June 21, 2008

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    Whitey Shafer learned to sing by listening to his boyhood idol, Lefty Frizzell. When he moved to Nashville in 1967, Shafer had his songs recorded by George Jones, and began releasing fine honky-tonk 45s under his own name. Shafer and Frizzell became close friends, and they co-wrote the classics "That's the Way Love Goes" and "I Never Go around Mirrors." Shafer supplied George Strait with "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind," "All My Ex's Live in Texas," and "Overnight Success." Shafer also penned Keith Whitley's #1 "I Wonder Do You Think of Me" and Moe Bandy's breakthrough, "I Just Started Hatin' Cheatin' Songs Today," among other hits. Shafer was elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989. This interview and performance will be illustrated with rare photographs, film footage, and vintage recordings from throughout Shafer's career. After the program, Whitey will sign autographs in the Museum Store. Included with museum admission.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Tickets: Free to Museum members, included with Museum admission.
      $17.95/Adult, $9.95/Children(6-17), $15.95/Seniors(55+), Students and Military, Free/5 years and under

      Info Phone: (615) 416-2001

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      June 21, 2008

      Times:
      Saturday 2:00pm

    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

    • Venue Info

      Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

      222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

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