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Marty tells the story of the first time he drove a car in a book due out later this year titled The Stars That Shine by Julie Clay (daughter of Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee). Marty's is only one of several stories included in the book. Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Patty Loveless, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, LeAnn Rimes, Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood, Brenda Lee, Vince Gill, and Tim McGraw are among the other country music artists who also relay stories from their lives. Proceeds from the book will benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Marty's booksignings in Birmingham, AL on August 4 and 5, 2000 were a rousing success. Marty treated the fans to a mini acoustic set at Books-A-Million and the bakery at Sam's presented Marty with a sheet cake decorated with the cover of the book.
Marty and his uncle were involved in a car accident on Friday, July 28, 2000 near Marty's hometown of Philadelphia, MS. A speeding truck rear-ended their vehicle as they were turning into a driveway off the highway. Marty and his uncle were NOT injured. The woman driving the truck was taken to the hospital. Click here to listen to Marty describe the accident.
Although Marty has taken this year off the road, he's put his stage clothes to work in the meantime. Look for some of Marty's outfits in the new Allison Moorer video, "Send Down an Angel."
There is a new book out by Debby Bull titled HILLBILLY HOLLYWOOD: The Origins of Country & Western Style. It is a beautiful book which features Marty's vintage costume collection as well as comments from him on the tailors and the stars.
Marty's performance at Uncle Dave Macon Days was filmed and portions will be used in a PBS project titled AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC. In addition to his performance, Marty was interviewed extensively for this project. The music featured in the series will be made available in CD, DVD and home video box sets. A book, curriculum guide and website are also planned.
"Hillbilly Heaven," a photo essay by Marty appeared in the July/August 2000 double-issue of Oxford American Magazine. Marty snapped photos of some of his country music memorabilia specifically for this publication. The issue has sold out.
Miramax is still planning to release the Billy Bob Thornton movie "Daddy & Them." It's now scheduled for a 2001 release. Marty produced the soundtrack album for the movie.
Marty appeared again on the Opry July 15, 2000 and performed "Well All Right" and "Endless Sleep" on the first show and "Hillbilly Highway" and "Till I Found You," which he dedicated to Connie.
Marty and Connie performed on the Grand Ole Opry on July 8, 2000 (their third wedding anniversary, by the way. Did you see the beautiful roses Marty sent to Connie?). Connie dedicated her song "You and Your Sweet Love" to Marty. Marty performed with the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band (whose members change frequently). This week Charlie Cushman and Roland White joined the band. They performed "Rock About My Saro Jane" and "No Letter In The Mail" on the first show.

On the second show, the Jug Band opened with "You Won't Be Satisfied This Way." Jerry and Tammy Sullivan also performed on Marty's segment and Marty played mandolin on their "Church Keep Moving On" and "Workin' On The Building." Marty also picked with Wilma Lee Cooper on "Picture On The Wall" and for the Melvin Sloan Squaredancers. The Jug Band closed with "Bald Knob Arkansas."
Screenwriter/actor Billy Bob Thornton has finished recording a rock album. Marty and Connie both contributed to the project as did Earl Scruggs, Peter Frampton, Clay Walker, Travis Tritt and Rodney Crowell. The album is due out later this year.
Marty and Connie were among the guests as their neighbor and fellow Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely, hosted her own 60th Birthday party at her home on July 6, 2000.
Marty is part of a project featuring new material from Gram Parsons. Ricky Skaggs, Jim Lauderdale and former Parsons bandmates James Burton and John Nuese collaborated on The Gram Parsons Notebook: The Last Whippoorwill, which includes six songs put together from a notebook filled with lyrics and notes penned by Parsons that was given to Nuese after Parsons' death in 1973. The album, to be released on Shell Point, will be rounded out with several Parsons favorites and tribute songs.
Marty was the recipient of the Uncle Dave Macon Days 2000 Heritage Award. This 3-day event (free admission) is held in Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Marty was the Grand Marshal of the motorless parade and performed in the afternoon with the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band. This award is a yearly honor presented to an individual dedicated to the preservation and advancement of old-time music and dance. Click here to read about the day's events and see the photos.
The benefit concert honoring Gary Hogue was a big success. Click here to view the pictures. A big "thanks" to those of you who came out for the afternoon and also those of you who contributed money for Nikki and Elliott through Marty's fan club. Nikki has sold the house and has moved back to Lubbock, TX to be with her family. We wish her and Elliott the very best.
In recognition of his support of O.L.C. and the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Marty received an honorary Master's Degree in Lakota Leadership from the Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, SD. Here a quote from Maria-Elena at Marty's office: "Alas, there was no need to worry about balancing a graduation cap atop Marty's "rooster-do" if he overdid the Aqua Net. Word is that during the graduation, they stuck a feather (eagle feather) in his hair. My only question then is, did they call it macaroni????"
Jerry and Tammy Sullivan's new album Tomorrow, on which Marty performs (as well as co-wrote 9 of the songs and which he produced for Ceili Music) was released June 6, 2000. The CD's artwork features photographs taken by Marty. The album is worth the title cut alone.
Marty and Connie performed on the Billy Graham Crusade at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville on June 2, 2000. It was the reuniting of Marty and the Rock & Roll Cowboys and they performed "He Turned The Water Into Wine" in honor of the late Gary Hogue. Marty introduced Connie and she performed "Love Lifted Me." Point of Grace, Charlie Daniels and Ricky Skaggs were also on the show. They all returned to the stage to perform "I'll Fly Away." You can enjoy the photographs by clicking here.
A memorial service for Gary Hogue was held at the Ernest Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater on June 1, 2000. Marty and Connie performed. Click here to read all about it.
Marty wrote the liner notes (which includes an interview with Merle Haggard) for the upcoming "Johnny Cash at San Quentin" CD was released on July 4, 2000 as part of the American Milestone series of re-issues of classic albums.
Brad Schmitt from The Tennessean reported Marty pulled together an all-star pickin' party at an old country store in Goodlettsville to entertain Billy Bob Thornton while he was in town. Click here to read the entire scoop.
Marty and Connie joined the great Merle Haggard on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on May 3, 2000, lending their voices to "Okie From Muskogee." The concert got a great review in The Tennesseean.
Marty joined the legendary Earl Scruggs on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on May 17, 2000 for a concert benefiting the Watkins Institute of Art and to launch a six-month art display called "Thomas B. Allen, The Journey of An American Illustrator." Click here to read my review and check out the photos.
Marty spent the weekend of April 27 to 30, 2000 recording with Johnny Cash as Johnny laid down the tracks to his upcoming album. According to Marty, they recorded 20 songs. Musically, the songs have an acoustic flair.
The April 28, 2000 Tennessean reported Billy Bob Thornton was seen dining with Marty and Connie at Granite Falls (Nashville restaurant). The newspaper's interest was in the lady accompanying Billy Bob which was NOT his companion of late--Laura Dern. Oh yeah, Billy Bob's companion was Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie. Billy Bob and Angelina were married two weeks later.
Marty participated in the Witness History III concert on April 5, 2000 at the Ryman Auditorium. This show honored Duane Eddy and Grady Martin. Marty performed a couple of solo instrumentals and joined Willie Nelson for a couple of songs. You can read about the show and see some photos by clicking here.
TNN aired "The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer," which featured country artists doing the voices of Mark Twain's famous characters. Marty was the voice of the preacher--and a little porky-robust one at that. Other voices were provided by Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack and Hank Williams, Jr. This full-length feature movie has been released on home video. The soundtrack album is available on MCA Records. Marty performs the song "Leave Your Love Light On." Additional artists on the soundtrack are Ray Stevens, Charlie Daniels, Alecia Elliott, Mark Nesler, Bryan White and Rebecca Lynn Howard.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys performed on Austin City Limits. National airdate was March 25, 2000 and it aired that evening in Nashville. The show was superb--guests were Pam Tillis and the legendary Earl Scruggs. Marty and the Cowboys opened the show with "Hillbilly Rock." Then Marty introduced Pam Tillis who sang the opening chorus of "The Pilgrim." Marty then talked about the album and Pam was there to sing background vocals on "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs." Marty surprised the fans by performing "The Observations of a Crow." After introducing Earl Scruggs, Marty and Earl picked "Mr. John Henry, Steel Driving Man." Brad and Steve joined in on another instrumental. Marty closed the show with a stirring rendition of "The Pilgrim" with Pam singing harmony. There was also a short "interview" with Marty and Earl before the credits started rolling.
Marty participated in the Music City Celebrity Chat on WKRN-TV's website on Friday, March 24, 2000. There were over 80 chatters in the room (which we shared with Brad Paisley and his fans). Lots of the Martypals were there and asked questions, which Marty answered. We could tell he hasn't lost his wonderful sense of humor and he gave us an idea of when he plans to write his "tell-all" book, a one-time roomie that he still owes $25 back rent to, and who he plans to bring as a surprise guest to the fan club party in June. You're dying to know the scoop? Read the transcript.
If you have some free time, you might want to read the transcript of an interview Marty gave at the House of Blues on February 25, 2000. It's Marty talking about the album, the photo book, the state of country music today, and why he supports Native American rights. He also talks about what he's been up to and what's coming up. Click here if you want to read the transcript of the interview.
Marty performed on the Grand Ole Opry on March 18, 2000. He was backed by some of the great musicians in Nashville: Mike Armistead, Kent Blanton, Lester Amistead, and Glenn Duncan. Marty performed "Freight Train Boogie." Marty also brought along Leroy Troy and the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band and joined them on "Comin' Round The Mountain" and Eddie Stubbs and Connie Smith joined them on "Hillbilly Fever's Going Around."
Marty joined an all-star cast of performers at the Ryman on March 17, 2000 for a concert benefiting the Huskey / Howard / Sawtelle Music Scholarship Fund. Marty brought along his beautiful wife, Connie Smith, who sang "Nobody's Darlin' But Mine." Click here to read about the evening and see the pictures.
Country.com reports Marty has split with long-time manager, Bonnie Garner and Marty is no longer with MCA Records. Click here to read the scoop. CountryCool.com has similar article.
Did you read in Country Weekly that Andy Griggs is now riding around in Marty's bus. Andy has made a lot of changes inside (including adding 4 bunks), so it appears that Marty's personal touches are gone.

While Marty didn't win the Grammy award for Country Instrumental Performance, he did present a couple of awards during the pre-televised show. Marty also performed at a three-hour post-awards party with Dwight Yoakam, Asleep at the Wheel and Manhattan Transfer. Check out some other Marty moments at the Grammy Awards.
Catch CMT's Delivery Room on March 15, 2000 for the premiere of the new Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall video for "Blue Collar Dollar." You'll see Marty pickin' and a grinnin' and singing.
Marty graced the cover of the February 15 issue of InReview (a Nashville publication). Click here to read the article Marty wrote about the "City of Dreams--How One Musician Made His Way To Nashville."
Marty performed on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, February 12, 2000. Marty brought some friends to perform with him. On the first show, they performed "Freight Train Boogie" and then did an instrumental medley of two of Hank Snow's greatest hits: "(Now and Then,) A Food Such As I" and "I Don't Hurt Anymore." On the second show, Marty performed "The Coal Mine Blues" and the Tennessee Jug Band (featuring Leroy Troy) joined Marty for a couple of songs. Marty also sported a short hairdo on Opry Backstage.
The November/December 1999 issue of Flatpicking Guitar magazine featured Marty and his lead guitarist Brad Davis on the cover. Inside there are pictures, an article and interview. Brad writes a column for the magazine. Back issues are available for $4.50 by calling (800) 413-8296. Click here to read the article.
It was only fitting that the Tennessee Titans' staff rode in the Marty Stuart Trolley in the parade welcoming the AFC Champions back from the Super Bowl.
Marty and Connie will attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 23, 2000. Marty has two nominations in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category.
Still another Top Albums List for 1999 gave Marty's The Pilgrim the #2 spot (Jeffrey B. Remz); another gave it Honorable Mention (Joel Bernstein).
The Winter issue of Country Music Magazine features a fabulous full-page picture of Marty and Earl Scruggs in an article titled "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" as well as a short write-up on Marty's book Pilgrims: Sinners, Saints and Prophets.
In the January 4, 2000 issue of InReview, Charles Earle lists "The Best Albums of 1999." Coming in at #1 in the Country/Americana category is The Pilgrim. Mr. Earle writes, "A concept album. A statement about artistic integrity. A masterwork. Stuart's Pilgrim is all of these things and more, yet it begins with a simple story about human beings experiencing the pain and confusion that are often caused by love. I plan to play this album for my nephew William one day when he is old enough to understand country music. I will tell him how the album stood out amidst the awful country music of the day and how evil people in the industry took Marty Stuart's record deal from him because it didn't sell well. Anyone who could take away an artist's deal after they made an album this good deserves to rot in hell."
After 37 years, Music City News has suspended publication with the February 2000 issue. Obviously, this means the Music City News Country Awards will not be handed out. Marty was nominated in several categories: Entertainer, Male Artist, Vocal Collaboration, and for The Pilgrim.
Grammy Award nominations were announced on January 4, 2000. Marty received two nominations in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category: "Mr. John Henry, Steel Driving Man" (with Earl Scruggs) and "The Greatest Love of All Time (Reprise)". The Prince of Egypt - Nashville album was also nominated in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category. Marty fielded questions from the media on his nominations while vacationing with Connie in Hawaii.
From 1999
More Top Ten finishes for Marty. Brian Mansfield, in USA Today, gave Marty's The Pilgrim the #8 spot for the Best Country Albums in 1999. He writes, "This concept album about cheating, suicide and redemption is as Gothic as country gets these days. It also features some amazing picking and guest appearances by George Jones, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley and others." CDNow listed the album at #6 in their Top Ten for 1999.
Marty and Connie both performed at the funeral service of the great Hank Snow on Thursday, December 23, 1999. Marty brought along a lantern that Hank Snow had given him. It once belonged to Jimmie Rodgers and is a prized piece of Marty-owned memorabilia. Click here to read the article.
It looks like these year-end Top Tens are starting to appear. In the December 23, 1999 edition of The Tennessean, staff writer Jay Orr picked The Pilgrim as the #4 best CD release of 1999. He writes, "In desperate need of a hit and significant album sales, Stuart opted for art over commercial calculation. This concept album is, hands down, the most ambitious (and risky) project to come out of Nashville this year. With help from Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, Pam Tillis, George Jones and Earl Scruggs, Stuart finds ways to infuse his narrative with gravity and beauty. That Bob Dylan sought him out and enlisted him as a sideman for a summer concert speaks volumes about Stuart's artistic stature."
The Tennessean's Brad Schmitt got the lowdown from Marty on his visit to the White House after performing at the tree lighting ceremony earlier this month. So what did the President and Marty talk about? Click here to read the scoop.
Michael McCall, in the December 23, 1999 issue of the Nashville Scene, lists his top 10 favorite country CDs from 1999. At #1 is Marty's The Pilgrim. He writes, "Boldly stepping away from commercial country music, Stuart uses various older country forms (bluegrass, honky tonk, Southern rock, gospel) to tell a story about tragedy and redemption. He casts other voices perfectly, using Johnny Cash, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley and Pam Tillis to add drama to the story. But in the end, it's the strength of the individual songs that gives the collection its power."

Dave Veitch of the Calgary Sun listed the top 25 CDs (all music formats) of 1999. The Pilgrim came in at #15. He writes, "Stuart applies the full weight of his instrumental and compositional talents to this cinematic star-studded country opera that's part Bill Monroe, part Ennio Morricone."

Marty attended the Nashville premiere of the movie The Green Mile, which was filmed mostly in Middle Tennessee. The star-studded gala event raised money for an arts college on a Native Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, SD (an area very dear to Marty and Connie).
From Marty's office: "Marty joined an eclectic group of artists for a one-of-a-kind show in Leipers Fork. About 500 people (more than the population of the entire town) showed up for the grand opening party at Leipers Fork Antiques. The crowd was treated to a wide variety of art forms, from Marty's haunting backstage images, Kim Carnes' mixed media images, Michael McDonald's pen and ink drawings, Steve Wariner's seaside scenes, Hal Ketchum's acrylics and oils, to Raeanne's photo prints of rural scenes and Anne Goetze Collie's landscapes and Civil War scenes. The exhibit was on display Thursdays through Sundays until January 31, 2000.
C-Span showed coverage of the Christmas tree lighting festivities from Washington DC. (I missed it, by the way). Marty performed "Little Drummer Boy," "Just Wait "Til Christmas Day" and "O Come All Ye Faithful."
The award news keeps on coming. Marty is among the top 20 nominees for the 2000 Music City News Awards in the Entertainer, Male Artist and Album of The Year categories. Ballots will appear in the February issue of Music City News. The top five vote-getters will appear in the April issue. This is fan-voted, so let's make sure we vote!
Nominating ballots are also out for the 2000 Grammy Awards. The Pilgrim album is an entrant for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Country Album (one of 99 entries), Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical); The song "The Pilgrim" is nominated for Best Country Song (134 entries) and Best Male Country Vocal Performance (84 entries). "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs" is also nominated in that category. "Reasons," "Truckstop," "Drivin' Nails in My Coffin" (which Marty produced and Beck and Willie Nelson recorded) are nominated for Best Country Collaboration w/Vocals (32 entries). In the Best Country Instrumental Performance, "The Greatest Love of All Time" (reprise) and "Mr. John Henry, Steel Drivin' Man," (23 entries) and for Best Soundtrack, The Hi-Lo Country soundtrack album. Grammy voters are urged to make their choices on merit alone, not on sales, chart position or other such artistically extraneous factors. This is just the first-round balloting. Nominees will be announced on January 4.
Marty has just received his fifth BMI Million-Air Award for "Now That's Country." Marty has also received awards for "Tempted," "Little Things," "This One's Gonna Hurt You," and "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'."
The Sam's Place show at the Ryman on November 14, 1999 was absolutely wonderful. Marty signed books, CDs, T-shirts and posed for pictures after the show. Click here to enjoy Marty's words and see the pictures.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys appeared on three Grand Ole Opry shows November 12 and 13, 1999. On Friday's Opry, Marty and the band performed "I'm Still Here" and Marty and Brad did "A Soldier's Joy." On Saturday, Marty performed with Earl Scruggs, his sons Gary and Randy and Andy Griffith. Marty then hosted a 30-minute segment. He and the Cowboys performed "Doin' My Time." Marty joined Wilma Lee Cooper on "I'm Going Home on the Morning Train," Jeanne Pruett on "Temporarily Yours," and the Opry Squaredance Band. He and the Cowboys closed with "Hillbilly Rock." On Saturday's second show, Marty again joined Earl Scruggs on a couple of bluegrass numbers. Vince Gill joined in the fun, too. Marty hosted the 10:15 segment and performed "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' " and "Long Black Veil." Check out the evening's activities.
Marty and Connie stopped by the Ryman Auditorium on November 11, 1999. Marty performed onstage in celebration of the Happy Goodmans' 50th anniversary.
Marty stopped by WSM-AM's studio on November 11 and talked with Eddie Stubbs about his photo book. The book, Pilgrims: Sinners, Saints, and Prophets is going into its second printing. The initial 7,500 were gone in two days. Marty says, "But you should see the stack in my living room. I bought 7,500 of them." Listening to Marty talk about the book and relay some wonderful stories was a treat.
The November 16, 1999 issue of Country Weekly featured four pages of photographs from the book. There was also a snippet about Marty's upcoming appearance at the White House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 8.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys performed on the Opry on Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6, 1999. On Friday, Marty hosted a half-hour portion of the show. They opened with "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs." Marty introduced Jeanne Pruett, Jim Ed Brown, David Ball and then talked about living near the train tracks and meeting up with a hobo and how much he wanted to be a hobo. Then he sang "Hobo's Prayer." On Saturday, Marty performed "Blue Train" and "Mr. John Henry, Steel Driving Man." Brad added a few licks of "California." Marty hosted a short segment on the second show and they performed "Tempted" and "Dark As A Dungeon." Marty again accompanied Wilma Lee Cooper (and sang harmony as well) on "Pretty Polly. The guys will be back next week! Read about Saturday evening and see the pictures here.
The book signing at Davis-Kidd Booksellers on Tuesday, November 2, 1999 was a smashing success. The line grew and grew and Marty made sure every book was signed. A small reception was held immediately afterwards. Marty gave out hugs, posed for pictures, signed a lot of books, and welcomed many friends. The complete story and pictures are now online.
Middle Tennessee fans heard a fantastic interview with Marty on WKDF (Music City 103) on November 1, 1999 from 9 to 10 a.m. Carl P. Mayfield and the P Team laughed and joked with Marty. Songs played included "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'," "The Observations of a Crow," "One Woman Man," and a soundclip of "Trailer Park Law." There was also a live performance of "Jingle Bells." Marty left the studio to tape the Crook & Chase show.
Marty appeared at the Ryman Auditorium on November 11, 1999 as part of the Happy Goodmans' 50th Anniversary (Bill Gaither is making yet another video!)...along with George Jones and most of the Homecoming gang. (Thanks to Jennifer Clark for passing this info along.)
According to Rutledge Hill Press, the publisher of Marty's photo book, Pilgrims: Sinners, Saints & Prophets, the book's new projected release date is October 29, 1999. Marty will also be making some appearances promoting the book. He's scheduled to be interviewed on WKDF (Music City 103) Radio on November 1. He will also make an appearance on Crook & Chase on November 1. Nashville fans are also excited about the book signing at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Green Hills on November 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. (CT).
Marty and Connie both were honored at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards when Clinch Mountain Country, the excellent album by Ralph Stanley, won in the Recorded Event and Best Album categories. The awards were presented on October 21, 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys performed on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, October 16, 1999. A special one-hour televised show, honoring the 74th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry, aired on TNN. Marty hosted the second half of the show. He and the Cowboys opened with "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'. Marty played mandolin while Wilma Lee Cooper sang "Pretty Polly." Martina McBride also appeared on that segment. The birthday cake was brought out, the entire Opry cast of performers came out on stage and sang "Ya'll Come." Marty's dad was a proud performer as well. The Rock and Roll Cowboys sounded super too. For the late show, Marty and the Cowboys performed "Southern Accent" (Marty said, "If anything ever happens to 'Dixie', this ought to be our next Southern anthem.") and "Hillbilly Rock." It was good to have Marty and the boys back on the Opry.
Marty has been doing voice-overs for programming for the new Turner South cable network. The network features entertainment programs such as movies, events, and original series like Southern Living Presents and Live from the Bluebird Café. Call your cable company and ask them to add Turner South.
Marty will be part of a Bill Monroe tribute album Ricky Skaggs is producing which will be released on Skaggs Family Records early next year. Other artists confirmed are Dolly Parton, Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kenny Rogers, Steve Wariner, the Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless, Bruce Hornsby and Shawn Colvin. Ricky says "Me and Marty are probably going to do something together." [Marty was not part of the "Big Mon" album project.]
Marty, with mandolin in hand, joined Clint Black for two songs as Clint kicked off his unplugged tour at the Ryman Auditorium on October 12, 1999. Steve Wariner also performed and Clint's beautiful wife, Lisa Hartman, joined Clint on their latest single "When I Said I Do." Lisa will accompanied Clint on this tour.
This news from Marty's office:

Marty is being featured in a special one-hour video for the EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT in Seattle, WA. The museum, opening in 2000, will be the premier multi-media museum featuring interactive sites for visitors. The museum is devoted to the history of music and has a special section about guitars, which will feature the perspectives of Marty, Chet Atkin and numerous legendary guitar greats.

If you happen to hear what sounds like Marty on the Turner South station, it is him. He has been asked once again to do voice-overs for their programming.

Note: The museum opened June 23, 2000.

Earl Scruggs, Randy Scruggs,
Brenda Lee, Connie Smith,
Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty

 The Country Music Hall of Fame held a special luncheon on September 23, 1999 at the Governor's mansion to honor its newest inductees. Gov. Don and Martha Sundquist served as hosts for the event. Marty and Connie were among the attendees. Marty called the day "the first annual Mother's Day and Father's Day of country music" and compared the Hall of Fame to a parlor where patrons can visit their memories and people they have loved. Click here to read about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Fundraiser and how Marty's fans are joining together to help the fundraising effort.
The Holidays are just around the corner! Marty will be one of the headliners in the opening ceremonies of the 1999 Christmas Pageant of Peace on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Marine Corps Concert Band will accompany Marty when he performs "Christmas Time's A Coming." Following the performance, President and Mrs. Clinton will host a White House reception for the performers.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys taped Austin City Limits on September 27, 1999. Guests for the performance include Earl Scruggs and Pam Tillis. Air date will be early 2000 (March 25).
The Country Music Association presented the award for Vocal Event to Vince Gill and Patty Loveless for "My Kind of Woman, My Kind of Man." Marty's song, "Same Old Train," was nominated in the Vocal Event category. Marty presented the first award of the show for Song of the Year. You looked good, Marty!!!
The video for "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs" is scheduled to premier on GAC's Fast Forward on Thursday, September 23, 1999.
Marty appeared with Don Imus on WFAN Radio in New York on September 13, 1999. A fan writes, "Imus raved and raved about The Pilgrim and even played some songs. Marty talked about the record and the story behind it. He also said that "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs" was pulled for being "too country" and that another single release is in debate right now. Marty looked great -- Imus kidded him that he was even "purtier" (prettier) in person. But Marty was funny and charming and he sang two songs just him and his guitar and he picked one song."

 
The movie "Daddy & Them," written, directed and starring Billy Bob Thornton is scheduled to be released just before Christmas. The soundtrack album should be out around that time as well. Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys scored the music for the film. The film "Hi-Lo Country" is available on video. Marty performs on the soundtrack and he and Rock & Roll Cowboy, Gary Hogue, produced a couple of songs as well.
It was like old times: Marty showed up as a special guest in Bob Dylan's band when Bob performed at the First American Music Center in Antioch, TN on September 8, 1999. Marty played mandolin, electric and acoustic guitars and sat in the entire set. Thanks to Bill Pagel for this information. Check out the set list and the instruments Marty played on each song. Click here to read the review from The Tennessean. Read some of the fans' reviews. All had very nice things to say about Marty's performance.

The long-awaited, much-anticipated video for the song "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs" premiered on CMT's Delivery Room on Wednesday September 8, 1999. The video has been added to their playlist.

Magazine Tidbits: The September 1999 issue of Southern Living magazine featured a two-page article written by Marty on his "Memories of Bill Monroe." Several photographs accompany the article. The October/November 1999 issue of Country Music magazine features an article on Marty and Billy Bob Thornton and the upcoming movie "Daddy and Them." Could we possibly see "The Pilgrim" on the big screen? Billy Bob Thornton can visualize it and may write a screenplay based on the story.
Marty lends his terrific mandolin playing on Clint Black's upcoming album D'Lectrified on a tune called "Who I Used To Be."
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys performed a free back-to-school concert on August 23, 1999 for the students at Little Wound School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Two local Native American acts and a visiting dance troupe also performed. The Indian Reservation was the site of Marty and Connie's 1997 wedding.
Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys headlined Billy Block's Western Beat Roots Revival at the Exit/In in Nashville, TN on August 17, 1999. This weekly show features top talent in alternative country music. Read the review and see the pictures.
The Country Music Association has honored Marty with a CMA nomination for "Same Old Train" in the Vocal Event of the Year category. The competition is stiff: Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton & Linda Ronstadt for "Trio II"; Vince Gill with Patty Loveless for "My Kind of Woman/My Kind of Man"; Waylon Jennings, Mel Tillis, Bobby Bare and Jerry Reed for "Old Dogs"; and Sara Evans with Vince Gill for "No Place That Far." The CMA Awards will be televised on CBS on Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Let's hope Marty and his friends take this award too.
Marty was presented with the new Marty Stuart Tribute Telecaster guitar at a special show at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on July 24, 1999. Marty and the Rock and Roll Cowboys performed a concert later in the evening for Fender and its employees and members of the National Association of Music Merchants. Only 50 of these guitars will be made and the retail price is $5,499.99.
Maria-Elena from Marty's office posted this on Marty's AOL Board:

"Honorary TITAN -- Well, not exactly. However, Marty has just finished his part in two projects promoting the Tennessee Titans.

The first was a song and video which will be played on the jumbotron at the new Adelphia Stadium during the Titan games. Imagine, Marty's face, billboard size. The catch is, you have to attend the game to see it. Marty took part along with several other singers, each doing a few lines. Guess it's the football equivalent to "Same Old Train."

The second was a PSA promoting the city of Nashville and the Titans."
Marty's new album The Pilgrim was among the best selling albums at Fan Fair. The top five were 1) Montgomery Gentry, 2) Brad Paisley, 3) South Sixty-Five, 4) Marty Stuart, and 5) SHeDAISY. A lot of the credit goes to tour manager Mike Copelin who peddled the album with a bullhorn and got Marty to autograph the CD and cassette covers for fans -- with NO waiting in Marty's long line!
It appears that "Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs" is a little "too country" for country radio? While the single has dropped off the Billboard Singles' Chart, the album, The Pilgrim, is currently #5 on the Americana Music Album chart up from #19 and #10. It actually debuted prior to its release date.
Marty performs with Asleep At The Wheel on the song "Big Balls In Cow Town" on the Country Swing Essentials album released on June 22, 1999. The Grammy award winning instrumental "Red Wing" that also features Marty is on the album as well as songs by Tracy Byrd, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, Vince Gill, Mark Chesnutt, Lefty Frizzell.
Photo in banner taken by Mario Mattioli
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