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launches Radio 2's Country Season with 90 minutes of country classics, competitions for Dolly
Parton's new autobiography, and a concert from one of country music's giants, Charley Pride. The only black artist to reach the top of the country music tree, Charley's unique career includes a phenomenal 67 hits, 30 of them chart toppers.

Tonight's show is devoted to a preview of the Easter Blues Festivals at Burnley and Gloucester and features tracks by festival headliners Larry McCray ,
Billy Boy Arnold , Jay Owens and Stan Webb. Paul is also joined for an acoustic session by two fellow members of the Blues Band who open the Burnley Festival next week.

Contributors

Unknown:
Larry McCray
Unknown:
Billy Boy Arnold
Unknown:
Jay Owens
Unknown:
Stan Webb.

The Gospel Train begins a new 12-stop journey in Barbados, with a glorious evening of gospel from
Bridgetown. The father of gospel, Joseph Niles , performs traditional songs, and a choir of the island's best singers praises God in unique calypso style. Producer Michael Wakelin

Contributors

Unknown:
Joseph Niles
Producer:
Michael Wakelin

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