FEBRUARY 23, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 20 WINTER TEXAN TIMES They not only were named the “Best Small Band Variety Act” but also “Entertainers of the Year,” by Winter Texan voters across the Rio Grande Valley. From Osage Beach, Missouri, the duo has had a long-time award-winning show, bringing live music, “scalding piano, hot licks on the banjo, jumpin’ bass guitar and drums.” They perform country, bluegrass, rockabilly, classic rock from the 50s to the 80s and more. Their variety doesn’t stop there, including audience participation, comedy, and impersonations of entertainers such as Dolly Parton, Cher, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more. “I can’t give this lady enough credit,” Elvis said. “She’s just amazing.” This is the second time the duo, married for 43 years, and who began entertaining in the 80s, have won “Entertainers of the Year”, and fourth time named “Best Small Band Variety Act”. “First of all, we concentrate on being entertainers. We aren’t the finest or most polished musicians, but entertainment is our No. 1 thing,” Russell said. “We try to connect with the people and change our show to have new content every year. If they come back time after time, they don’t want to hear the same thing, so we work hard to come up with new material and feel it’s worth it. “We just enjoy the people and what we do. If it
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