Early Country Gospel-Loretta Lynn/Wilburn Brothers

Just found these on YouTube..Country Music was much different in the 1960's than it is today (putting it mildly-Another subject for another blog..)..While much of the old-time country music was about truck driving, cheating, drinking, etc.A lot of the country stars were raised in, and sang in church. Many of them had at least a semblance of spirituality that made them respect the old hymns and gospel songs of their childhood and some were as well known for their gospel music as for their country songs..

One of the more popular syndicated country music shows was "The Wilburn Brothers".Starring Teddy and Doyle Wilburn and featuring a young Loretta Lynn as the "girl singer" as many of these type shows would have..The Wilburn Brothers would have a "hymn time" at about the middle of the show..singing either a current popular gospel song or an old-time hymn..There was such respect from the audience at this part of the show that they would not applaud as they would at other parts of the show, which I find interesting..

First up:Precious Memories, with guest star Del Reeves-Probably from the late 1960's




Also:I'll Fly Away-Maybe 1970-71



Something a bit different for sure..