One of the great things about cruising with country music fans and other country artists, is how much it feels like a family reunion – which is appropriate since these cruises were billed as Country’s Family Reunion, based on the great television shows produced and hosted by Larry Black. It was always nice to see some returning fans in the crowds each year and of course, it was a lot of fun to see so many friends that I’ve toured with and visited with at shows over the years. A cruise is a unique way to hear a whole lot of your favorite music and bond with fellow fans. Here are some photos of a few of the cruises from over the years.
This was the Alaska cruise show opening with me, Rhonda Vincent, Bill Anderson, Sweethearts of the Rodeo and Jimmy Fortune.
T.Graham Brown is taking a snooze before we start signing autographs on this cruise. To my right is Rory and Joey (RIP Joey), and seated is Moe Bandy, Johnny Lee and Ronny Robbins.
This was on departure day from one of our cruises. We all gathered in a large lounge to be notified of when we could “disembark” as they say in cruise speak. Left to right:
Rhonda Vincent, Keith Bilbry, me, Jimmy Capps (RIP), Jimmy Fortune, Jeannie Seely,
Jamie Daily and Moe Bandy. You can see Larry Black seated behind Rhonda.
Waiting for the fans to come to the Autograph Session! They always seemed to want to start some trouble by putting me next to Moe and the REAL instigator of trouble, Ms. Jeannie Seely.
Thanks to all of you who joined us on the cruises over the years!