Honky tonk releases, week 44

This week’s honky tonk highlights include a retrospective concert film and soundtrack from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, a tribute performance of Dolly Parton’s '9 to 5' by Hannah Harper at Dollywood, and a series of historical reflections on pivotal moments in country music. From Lefty Frizzell’s 1951 chart-topping classic to Buck Owens’ 1963 No. 1 hit, the week underscores enduring influences in the genre. Vern Gosdin’s 1976 debut on the Hot Country Songs chart and Hank Williams’ 1952 chart-topping song named after a Louisiana dish are also remembered. The legacy of a gifted Oklahoma-born songwriter, whose work was celebrated by George Jones, rounds out the week’s thematic focus.

1. 01

   Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Dolly Parton

   Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's 'Back To The Beginning' concert film and soundtrack set for December release

   Oct 28 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   Dolly Parton, Hannah Harper

   Hannah Harper Performs Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ at Dollywood

   Oct 26 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Lefty Frizzell, George Jones, Merle Haggard

   On This Day in 1951, Lefty Frizzell Scored a 13-Week No. 1 With a Country Classic Later Covered by George Jones and Merle Haggard

   Oct 31 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Buck Owens

   On This Day in 1963, Buck Owens Was at No. 1 With One of the Biggest Country Hits of the 20th Century

   Oct 31 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Vern Gosdin

   Chart Rewind: In 1976, Vern Gosdin Made His Debut ‘On’ Hot Country Songs

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Hank Williams

   On This Day in 1952, Hank Williams Ruled the Country Charts With a Song Named After a Famous Louisiana Dish

   Oct 29 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   George Jones

   Born 87 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Country Songwriter So Talented George Jones Recorded an Entire Album of His Songs

   Oct 27 · 1 outlet

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