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The Blue Sky Boys: American Made Music Series

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The Blue Sky Boys, Bill and Earl Bolick, were an American country music duo who achieved great popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. Their music was characterized by their high, lonesome sound and their close harmonies. They were one of the most influential country music duos of all time, and their music has been covered by countless artists, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and the Byrds.

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Early Life and Career

Bill and Earl Bolick were born in Hickory, North Carolina, in 1919 and 1922, respectively. They began singing together as children, and they formed a professional duo in 1939. They quickly gained a following in the Southeast, and they were signed to RCA Victor in 1941.

The Blue Sky Boys' first major hit was "Rocky Top," which was released in 1948. The song became a country music standard, and it has been covered by countless artists over the years. The Blue Sky Boys also had hits with songs such as "Blue Skies," "I Saw the Light," and "In the Pines."

Later Career and Legacy

The Blue Sky Boys continued to perform and record throughout the 1950s and 1960s. They appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and toured extensively throughout the United States. They also made several appearances on television and film.

In the late 1960s, the Blue Sky Boys began to slow down their touring schedule. They continued to perform occasionally until Earl's death in 1976. Bill Bolick continued to perform until his death in 2010.

The Blue Sky Boys were one of the most influential country music duos of all time. Their music was characterized by their high, lonesome sound and their close harmonies. They were one of the first country music duos to achieve crossover success, and their music has been covered by countless artists over the years.

The Blue Sky Boys American Made Music Series

The Blue Sky Boys American Made Music Series is a collection of 12 CDs that features the complete RCA Victor recordings of the Blue Sky Boys. The series was released in 2014 by Bear Family Records.

The series includes all of the Blue Sky Boys' major hits, including "Rocky Top," "Blue Skies," "I Saw the Light," and "In the Pines." It also includes a number of rare and unreleased recordings.

The Blue Sky Boys American Made Music Series is a must-have for any fan of country music history. It is a comprehensive collection of the music of one of the most influential country music duos of all time.

The Blue Sky Boys were one of the most important country music duos of all time. Their music was characterized by their high, lonesome sound and their close harmonies. They were one of the first country music duos to achieve crossover success, and their music has been covered by countless artists over the years.

The Blue Sky Boys (American Made Music Series)

by Avenged Sevenfold

5 out of 5