2012 Miles of Memories Country MusicFest
Thursday, Friday & Saturday--Sept. 6, 7 & 8
(Advance ticket sales begin May 1st...call 903-389-7586 to order!)

 George Hamilton IV
     While many artists with more than 55 years in the entertainment business might be thinking of slowing down, it's quite the opposite for longtime Grand Ole Opry star George Hamilton IV.  He returns to Miles of Memories for the 2012 event to the delight of MusicFest fans who love his easy-going, soft-spoken style of performing.  In addition to his hits, including "Abilene" and "Break My Mind," you'll love his Texas songs, novelty tunes and gospel songs as well.
    He's earned his title of International Ambassador of Country Music by performing across the globe, and continues to entertain fans who love traditional music at festivals, churches, concert venues and other events across the United States as well.
     Welcome back, George IV!

Terry Smith
     The man who created "Far-side Banks of Jordan" continues to write and sing the kind of songs that make you think, laugh, reminisce, or just plain smile. His "Jordan" has been featured in the soundtrack of a major film and was sung at both Johnny and June Carter Cash's funerals.  More recently, his songs have been recorded by the likes of Chris LeDoux, The Cox Family and Roger Tibbs.
     This year marks Terry's third appearance at Miles of Memories.

The Johansen Sisters
     Raised in rural northeast Nebraska, the Johansen Sisters have been singing classic country music most of their lives. Sibling harmony simply can't be beat, and Julie and Rhonda do it right, as they create a performance that brings back memories and shares the joys of music done family-style. They have received awards for their harmony and songwriting, and their latest CD “Cup of Joe” won the 2011 Rural Roots Commission CD of the Year award. It's always a treat for our Miles of Memories festivarians to hear and see The Johansen Sisters!

Buck "The Big Man"
     Buck Helton is a big man with a wonderful, velvety voice who loves to sing the songs about the cowboy way of life and even share a story or cowboy poem or two.  He's being featured this season of the Shotgun Red Variety Show, broadcast nationally on RFD-TV and works closely with the Western Music Association to preserve and perpetuate traditional Western music, storytelling and poetry. You may have caught Buck's performance at the National Cowboy Symposium in Texas, the Gene Autry Oklahoma Film & Music Festival, the SASS Convention or at any number of other events across the Southwest.  He's the host/producer of a weekly radio show called "Cowboy Camp-meeting," which is webcast on Ralphsbackporch.com, SuperCountryHits.com and TwangtownUSA.com. He's currently in the process of working in a new movie called A Good Man's Decision, where he gets to act as well as sing!  Buck brings a wonderful and warm dimension to Miles of Memories and we look forward to sharing his music with you!

Liz Talley
     From coast to coast and across the world people seem to be intrigued with the music that comes out of the Lone Star State. For years traditional music fans have been entertained with many great singers in all genres of music that hailed from the great state of Texas. Native Houstonian Liz Talley is no exception. When she sings, it’s pure Texas delight...and we welcome her back to the Miles of Memories MusicFest where she'll share her spunky Texas brand of country music!

Jake Renick Simpson & Tornado Alley
     He's a college man now...but he's still playing his fiddler (better than ever), guitar and a few other instruments!  Jake returns to the MusicFest with his new band, "Tornado Alley" in tow...and we're looking forward to a pickin' and singin' storm. With a new album soon to be released, we can hardly wait to see what he's been up to!