Wayne Carson

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Both 'LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER' and 'COUNTRY'S FAMILY REUNION' produced by Gabriel Communications announce new August episodes on RFD-TV. With a stellar lineup of legendary country and bluegrass artists along with stories and family-friendly entertainment, it will be an exciting month of new episodes that fans won't want to miss.

If you're not already familiar with Antonia Bennett, her current Cafe Carlyle run and venue debut are quite the introduction. As the daughter of a famous father, Bennett grew up surrounded by quality music and performers, and it was at an early age that she began adding her own voice to the mix. For 10 years she performed with Tony Bennett as his opening act, and she is featured on his album A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS in a duet between the father and daughter. But the truth is that the name Antonia Bennett rings familiar with fewer people than her father's. The concrete reason for this has some room for debate--- perhaps it's just that music-listening culture has changed, or maybe it's because she's younger and hasn't performed as much in a solo setting. The reason doesn't matter so much as the fact that Antonia Bennett is a performer to watch, and her Cafe Carlyle performances are proof of that.

Wayne Carson, best known for penning the Willie Nelson hit 'Always on My Mind' passed away on Monday, July 20th at the age of 72.