In the late 50s and early 60s, Country music(or Country and Western as the old schoolers called it back in the day)was having a hard time competing for young listeners and charting hits. First, Rock & Roll-think Elvis, Buddy Holly-and it was followed by the British Explosion of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and many others. Country would have to adapt or die. And adapt, it did. RCA’s Chet Atkins, the Anita Kerr Singers, the Jordanaires were at the forefront of the new “NASHVILLE SOUND”. Characteri

We're as Country as they come, but once in a while, we love to feature the old Rock and Roll hits from the 50s and 60s. Here's one from our friends at Country's Family Reunion that you're sure to remember! Watch this video of Carl Dobkins, Jr. singing "My Heart is an Open Book." To see the FULL EPISODE, go to https://countryroadtv.us/CFRRockAndRollGraffitiE4. While you're there, be sure to sign up for a FREE TRIAL of Country Road TV! #rockandroll #rocknroll #popmusic #rnbmusic #CountrysFamilyReu