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Review: James Wesley honors Merle Haggard with ‘Mama Tried’ (Includes first-hand account)

Wesley sang the upbeat Merle Haggard classic “Mama Tried,” where he showcased his rich, baritone voice, which was nostalgic and his voice was smooth as silk. One thing is for sure, they don’t make country music like this anymore. It doesn’t get any more “real” than Wesley singing A video of Merle Haggard performing the song displayed on the background televised screen, which made it a fitting tribute to the country legend, who was affectionately known as “The Poet of the Common Man.”

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On June 30, James Wesley will be performing at the at the 14th annual Flagpole Festival in Kansas. This event is in honor of the 150th anniversary of Mound Valley, Kansas, which is Wesley’s hometown. More information on the 150th anniversary of Mound Valley can be obtained on its official Facebook page.

For more information on country sensation James Wesley, check out his official Facebook page.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 21,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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