For Laney Hicks

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 10 Sep 2005 9:47 am

Hey, Laney, Welcome to the forum. I wondered when you'd become a member. Are ya ready to see the new GFI? Love ya! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10
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Elizabeth Qualls · Post by **Elizabeth Qualls** » 10 Sep 2005 11:42 pm

Laney.....welcome to the steel forum,so glad to have you.We're both looking forward in seeing you and Russ in Hot Springs at Ronnie's show.We have your CD (Matter's Of The Heart),my favorite "All Wrapped Up In You".We want to get another one of your CD's as we love to hear you sing!
~Ray & Elizabeth~

Laney Hicks · Post by **Laney Hicks** » 12 Sep 2005 5:33 pm

Hi Brett and Elizabeth,
Thanks for the welcome! I hope to be seeing you both very soon somewhere. Seems our best of times are spent together with "the family".

You made my day.
Love,
Laney

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 12 Sep 2005 6:08 pm

Hey, Laney, there's a Saluda show on November 20, so you'll get to see and hear me play my GFI Ultra D-10. You'll also get to hear me sing "Bartender's Blues" by George Jones and we can get a few pictures with the GFI! Love ya! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 12 Sep 2005 6:30 pm

It is so cool to have the worlds greatest singer apart of the steel guitar forum... Your #1 Laney

Mikey

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 13 Sep 2005 12:36 am

YES!!!

Welcome, Laney! Is there a way that you could sing your forum posts?

Kind regards, Walter

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Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 13 Sep 2005 3:49 am

I'd love to be a close neighbor of Russ and Laney, I'll bet there's some wonderful sounds coming from that house.

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David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 13 Sep 2005 4:00 am

Laney, welcome to the forum as yourself, in full glory.

For most of us you are Mrs. Hicks for sure,
but also a true friend of steelers and their music in your own right.

Bienvenue my friend.

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 16 Sep 2005 7:15 am

For those that complain that there is no good country music being recorded today, get Laney's "Matters of the Heart" backed by her husband Russ and a host of other "Super Pickers" including one cut with BUDDY EMMONS.

TO quote Ron Elliot again,"It has memorable lyrics,memorable melodies and steel guitar breaks". His definition of how you tell real country music.

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Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 16 Sep 2005 8:16 am

Laney,

Thanks for making the tribute show extra special. Your performance sure made a bunch of us old boys (including that old guy that follows you around) look and sound better than we should.

You should be a major recording act. Your voice is full of heart and your pitch, phrasing, and pocket is as good as it gets.

For all of you who don't have Laney's latest CD, you're missing out on some of the finest singing and steel playing possible.

Paul

Larry Sasser · Post by **Larry Sasser** » 16 Sep 2005 9:43 am

Laney, I would like to second everything Paul said. You are a wounderful person and one of the great country singers of our time. I want to tell you how happy I was when you said you would sing with us guys in St. Lo. Hope to see you soon.
Your Friend,
Larry

Jennings Ward · Post by **Jennings Ward** » 16 Sep 2005 3:56 pm

LANEY, MY BEAUTIFUL CO POSSUM QUEENIE..
DONT KNOW HOW TO ADD MORE PRAISE TO YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDLINESS AND BEAUTIFUL VOICE, WITHOUT SOUNDIND , LIKE THE BAFFOON THAT I AM.
BUT IN ALL HONESTY, YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU AND
RUSS AND YOUR MUSIC....BEING THE MOUNTAIN WILLIAM, "HEHEHE" THAT I AM, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE FRIENDS SUCH AS YOU 2..
I PLAY YOUR C/D'S OFTEN AND EACH TIME I HEAR
TOOD THINGS THAT I MISSED THE LAST TIME....WHEN YOU 2 GET A NEW C/D , I WANT TO BE FIRST ON YOUR LIST....I WOULD LIKE TO ECHO
ALL THAT WAS SAID TO YOU AND ABOUT YOU..
GIVE RUSS MY BUDDY, A BIG HUG AND STAY SWEET FOR ME......JENNINGS
YOUR POSSUM KING;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

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Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 16 Sep 2005 5:18 pm

Laney my friend!
Welcome to the forum...so nice to see yo here
Tony

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 16 Sep 2005 7:12 pm

Not only is Laney a superb singer, she is also a gifted speaker who speaks from her heart - as witnessed at Scotty's during the Sunday morning worship service!

However, Laney HAS been here - just hiding in the bushes!
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Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 17 Sep 2005 8:29 am

Do I hear a Laney Hicks Fan Club in the making?

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Luke Morell · Post by **Luke Morell** » 18 Sep 2005 9:46 am

Lyle, if there's a Laney Hicks fan club , I want to be president. Heard her at the convention too. She's a terrific singer.

Rick Anderson · Post by **Rick Anderson** » 18 Sep 2005 5:25 pm

Welcome Laney, Can't wait to see you and Russ at the PGSA in Norwalk, Conn. in November.
Rick A.

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 18 Sep 2005 6:09 pm

I will be recording secretary. We Illinois Boyz know talent when we see and hear it, do we not?

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Johnny Cunnyngham · Post by **Johnny Cunnyngham** » 19 Sep 2005 2:15 pm

Wow, It won't be long before a familiar announcement is heard: "Laney has left the building." and so it should, she is deserving. Johnny

Chuck Campbell · Post by **Chuck Campbell** » 24 Sep 2005 2:02 pm

Laney, this gives me a perfect opportunity to express to you and Russ how much your friendship means to Shirley and me. We always have a great time when we are with you all. If we could have chosen a brother and sister, it would have been you and Russ. For those of you that don’t already know, visit their web site and get information about the new Russless CD Tracks of “Matters Of The Heart“. It’s an exciting contest and should be a lot of fun for everyone who is a fan of Russ and Laney. If you ever wished you could back one of the best singers on the planet, at the next International Steel Show in St. Louis next September, here’s your chance. Here is a link to their web site where you can get more details. http://russandlaney.com/ Click on the News section.

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 25 Sep 2005 5:32 pm

Welcome Laney. We had such a great time at St.Louis this year with you and Russ just next door. I hope we can get the same booth set ups next year. You guys are a great draw. We love you guys and hope to see you soon, Bobby and Linda