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Lets all Congradulate Tyler Hall!
Tyler is taking the title of an offical "STATESIDER" for a few weeks behind the legend Mel Tillis while the great Terry Bethel recovers from some minor neck surgery. Tyler has worked very hard in the few yrs i have known him and has become quite the steel player . Terry should be commended as well for his help in molding this young feller into the player he is. this would be a dream come true for 99.9% of us all . lets cheer ole Tyler on and wish him well on his first trip out . i know he must be scared to death as well as being giddy as a school girl. . also lets not forget to wish ole Terry a speedy recovery as well we love you Terry your a good man ..
Boo Miller

Congrats Tyler on that achievement buddy, your a fine player and you'll do just fine.

Terry get well soon ole pal, we need you in the work force.

Cant think of a better fit for the Mel man!>...Congrats Tyler!>...Terry...speedy recovery man!

And to think , just a short two months ago The Kid was with us at Neosho.....he climbs the ladder of success very quick. Doggone it , next time we need him , he'll expect more money. Layin' all seriouness aside , congrats Tyler

Great, the CampBranch Kid made it to the top, Congratulations Tyler, Just hang in there...

Congratulations Tyler, glad to see you rollin like the Tide .
Terry , hope you have a speedy recovery , God bless you.

Skip

You the man Tyler! Congrats man!

Yes, he's that good so what a better reward for hard work and he has an awesome teacher!

Hope you recover fast Terry!

Be careful, them youngins are getting good alot faster than we did! Before ya know it, he'll have you sittin in for him!

All the best!

Way to go Tyler, you have blossomed into quite a player. proud of you buddy

Great Tyler....I know you'll do a great job for Mel and the Statesiders.....Terry is a great player, and evidently a great mentor, too. Have fun......

Hey Tyler B!

Congratulations!!! Patience pays off big time. GO DOIT TOIT.

Terry my friend...you have a speedy recovery.

Eddie

Terry, Tyler and I were visiting in Dallas and Tyler stated that he wanted that job, but the "Old Man" just wouldn't retire.
I wonder if he judo chopped Terry and gave him that sore neck?
Tell me about it Tyler.

Congrats on the job, the big road jobs are fun !!

Congrats on the job Tyler,enjoy it and have fun.

Remember when we were talking a while back Tyler ? (About something else must be in the wind when you missed the Nichols thing?)
One of the hardest things I believe I had to try to achieve in my long life is how to show patience when something seemingly goes wrong. We are all so very proud of you, please remember that always. - Bill.

Hey guys, I really appreciate it. A fella couldn't ask for a better support group than this bunch of guys. I really appreciate all the kind words.

I never thought I'd get to work with Mel so this is just too cool. Then I found out we're playing the Ryman two weeks in a row. As far as I'm concerned, Mel has one of the best bands around, and it's a treat to get to finally play with those guys.

Bethel is doing fine after his neck surgery last Wed. He's getting around the house as good as before. I can't comment on what happened to his neck Ray, but you can rest assured I'll be nursing him back to a speedy recovery so he can get back to work.

GO Tyler!!!!! AND We want V I D E O !!!!!!!!!! I saw you play in the Mullen room at the 2007 ISGC, and knew you would soon have a place in the music industry. SO break a leg and keep us up to date

Jim

A BIG CONGRATS TYLER!!!!!!!! Don't get too big of a head!!!!!!!!! Have fun.


Donna

Hey Tyler !! I just saw this post...congrats young man. Knock 'em dead and have fun.
...Roy

...to a nice young man...i became a big tyler fan at the st. louis convention last year...we don't hear nearly enough of/about him...he has a very bright future and i wish the best for him...

Outstanding Tyler! The Bishop is smiling ! To think I've jammed with you in my music room and taught you sooo much, LOL!

Hope to see a video on Youtube focused on you and your G2.[/list]

Tyler, enjoy it while it last and make the most of this learning experience.
Tell Terry Hi and we'll be expecting a swift and complete recovery.
Look forward to our next visit.
Take care,

You Go Kid!!!!!!!! The Alabama Gang is very Proud of you!! Keep it going!!

Way To Go Brother!!! It was great to see you last week in Branson!

God has given you a very special gift and a great mentor to guide and lead you!! Be very thankful and He will continue to bless you!!!

Terry, it was great to see you too! Thank you for sharing your gifts and skill with us and with your protege, Tyler!!! God is healing you quickly and I know you will be back at it very soon!!!

Be good, my friends!!! Love ya!!!

Michael T.

We heard you on the Grand Ole Opry with Mel. It was funny when Mel couldn't remember your name -- then later he mentioned it. Good luck to you.

Bob Brenner