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EDDY ARNOLD GUESTBOOK ENTRIES FROM JANUARY 01, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2002

gordon l martin - January 31, 2002
E-mail:: gojogolf@aol.com
Hometown:: palm desert c.
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Don Stewart - January 31, 2002
From: stew01@ptd.net
To: Rune-Olav.Vetas@hordaland-f.kommune.no
Comments:
Subject: Eddy's C.D. !!!
Hi Rune ~   Just visited Eddy's site as I do several times each day. Thank you for the kind words for Eddy's seriously ill manager...and for signing guest book.   I'm glad you like the songs on his soon to be released C.D. It was nice of you to take the time and effort to list all the song tract of this C.D.
It really wasn't necessary...as if you click on his new C.D. announcement on home page of this site. You will see all the song tracks listed.   But all was not in vain...as I'm sure it will help bring it to the attention of others that missed this. Being a good fan of Eddy...won't you please read Frank Cunningham's article also on home page? We, as a committee, lead by Frank Cunningham, are trying to get Eddy elected for the Kennedy Art's Center Award. An honors that he so richly deserves.   Just a short message of your endorsement to Frank is all that is needed...to add you to our list.    Won't you please do it NOW ?.....Thanking you in advance on behalf of the Committee.    Don. Stewart.    P.S. Frank Cunningham's Email address is as follows:    fcunning@ptd.net
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Don Stewart - January 31, 2002
From: stew01@ptd.net
To: yboscovich@msn.com
Comments:
Subject: EDDY ARNOLD !!!
Hi George ~   I just saw your signing on Eddy's site.   Eddy Arnold retired from performing at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas on May 16, 1999.   A full length picture and remarks can be seen on opening page of Bill Comer's web site,   www.eddyarnold.com.   I'm happy to hear that you wish Eddy would receive The Kennedy Art's Center Award.   As a member of the Committee....started by Frank Cunningham, I urge you to send a short letter of endorsement to Frank. We all hope this is the year for the award Eddy so richly deserves.   Won't you please take a moment to write Frank Cunningham, expressing your desire to endorse Eddy for this award?   His article can be found on main page also.    His Email address is as follows: fcunning@ptd.net     Thanking you in advance on behalf of the Committee.    Don Stewart.
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Diane Cathey - January 31, 2002
From: PosumTwin@aol.com
Comments:
Subject: Moment of Amusement from Dr. Arnold
Comments:
Hi Bill,
Smiles to you~~~
I'm the creator of the Possum Twins, new animation for Kids which will be introduced at the 2002 MIPCOM Show in Cannes.
I met Dr. Arnold the other day at a restaurant in Nashville. He is such a delight. My friend was in the truck of her car when Dr. Arnold came along and rolled down his window. I'm still laughing at his little remark. He is such a delight--filled with charm.
After going to his site, I couldn't believe that he hadn't received such an honor. As my possums would say: Nothing is impossumable! I think it is about time for him to pick up those honors. He has my vote!
With kind regards,
Diane Cathey
Animal Forest Creations
http://www.possumtwins.com
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pamela - January 30, 2002
Hometown:: chesapeake, va
Comments:
I am a friend and student of Bill Winstead. Mr. Comer, Bill Winstead has told me what a wonderful man you are and how hard you have worked on this site.
Best wishes, Pamela Greene
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Frank Cunningham - January 30, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
Comments:
Subject: Bob Cooper
HI:
Just finished my radio interview with Bob Cooper of KVOO Tulsa. He plays many Eddy songs during his AM stint.
I told his audience to get to us through eddyarnold.com or write to Johnson at the Center or email me.
He also told me to write to Mike Wilson, RCA, Nashville a friend of Bobs for 20 years. Wilson will support Eddy.
Bob felt our effort should get Eddy in this year
I'll get back to you as the day goes by.
Your Eddy Arnold friend,
Frank
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Richard Rule - January 30, 2002
E-mail:: paparule@yahoo.com
Hometown:: Tulsa,Ok
Comments:
I think that Mr. Arnold is one of the best voices to ever sing a song. My other favorite singer is Conway Twitty. He was also snubbed by the industry even though he had more number 1 hits than anybody in any category. I wonder what Mr. Arnold thinks about him.
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BUDDY SIRISKY - January 30, 2002
E-mail:: CS242ER2000@AOL.COM
Hometown:: CHARLESTON , S.C. 29407
Home Address:: 36 BERKELEY RD
Comments:
DEAR FRANK,
AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE EA WEBSITE AND A LIFE LONG FAN I WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR A 8X10 PICTURE OF EDDY WITH HIS INSCRIPTION ON THE PICTURE "TO MY FRIEND BUDDY", IS THIS POSSIBLE?
GOD BLESS, AND LET ME KNOW, BUDDY
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Buddy Sirisky - January 30, 2002
E-mail:: cs242er2000
Hometown:: Charleston, S.C.
Home Address:: 36 Berkeley Rd. 29407
Comments:
I wish to thank you for responding to my comments regards eddy. i have gained much facts about him and have shared with the audiences i sing to. I really enjoy the website. I an working on the petition for the Life achievement award, regards buddy sirisky
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Mark Mudgett - January 29, 2002
E-mail:: Liberty Empire
Hometown:: Windsor, WI
Comments:
Just a short note to collectors...There is an EA Lp called EA sings Christmas put out by the US Airforce somewhere in the '60s. I bought a copy on Ebay that I thought was a reprint of some of his good Christmas music. To my surprise these are all fresh, new arrangements of these works and includes also introductions and story lines spoken by Mr. Arnold in a format quite like the old Kraft shows. Did not see this in your Discography...could scan the jacket if you want. It was never a for sale item..as true of his work for Social Security. Never the less it was a joy to listen to. Good wishes to all fans!
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Rune Olav Vetaas - January 29, 2002
Email: Rune-Olav.Vetas@hordaland-f.kommune.no
Subject: New Eddy Arnold CD titled "Looking back"
Dear Bill Comer,
I have visited your website and found the sad news that Jerry Purcell is seriously ill. I wish him the best possible recovery.
Thanks to your information I was able to purchase the "Welcome to my world" 3 CD-set from Purcell's office. That set from Reader's Digest is in my opinion the best Eddy Arnold collection available on CD since it combines Eddy's greatest hits with other truly great songs and Eddy's superb versions of other artists hits.
I also look forward to the new Eddy Arnold CD titled "Looking back" that will be released February 5. I found track listing information at the CDUniverse website. The tracks are as follows:
1. Half as Much
2. Baby, That's Living
3. Here Comes Heaven
4. Nothing But Time
5. Gentle on My Mind
6. Little Green Apples
7. Faded Love
8. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
9. Lay Some Happiness on Me
10. Honey
11. Other Side of Lonely
12. New World in the Morning
13. Here Comes the Rain, Baby
14. It's Such a Pretty World Today
15. Lonely Street
16. What a Wonderful World
I think this compilation of songs is excellent and it also includes some tracks that are not found on other CD's as far as I know of.
Your friend,
Rune Olav Vetaas
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Frank Cunninghan - January 29, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
----- Original Message -----
From: FBACM@aol.com
To: fcunning@ptd.net
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 10:58 PM
Subject: Re: Mr. Arnold
<< Dear Fran:
A wonderful letter. I know Eddy's fans are very appreciative and I am sure Eddy is also...if he sees it. As you know this is a
labor of love and Eddy's fans are doing this without his involvement. Being somewhat self-effacing, he would never seek this honor for himself.
Again, thank you. We shall keep you informed of our progress.
Sincerely,
Your very welcome and your effort on behalf of Mr. Arnold are to be applauded.   We will keep our fingers crossed for your success and wish you the very best in your efforts!   Please, if you do inform Mr. Arnold of those involved
that you mention the Academy of Country Music, we would be honored for him to know that we too felt he was very deserving of this honor.
Sincerely,   Fran Boyd, Executive Director ACM
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Frank Cunningham - January 28, 2002
Email: fcunning@ptd.net
To: Bill830@aol.com, nancyl@twlakes.net, wcs34741@yahoo.com
Comments:
The email I received from the Mayor of Nashville wa in answer to my email. I later faxed him the details and tomorrow I will be snail mailing hard copies.
I'm not sure if I sent you the current PR. Try to get it out to the media. It does not matter who or where or in duplicate. The more the merrier.
International Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors
5250 Simpson Ferry Rd. PMB #365
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PRESS RELEASE
January 28, 2002
CMA and ACM Endorses Eddy Arnold for Kennedy Center Honors
The Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music has endorsed Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold for The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Honors for the year 2002. Following are excerpts from their endorsements:
Mr. Ed Benson, Executive Director of the Country Music Association in his support of Eddy Arnold states, "On behalf of the board of directors and the more than 6,000 music industry professional members of the Country Music Association, I would like to recommend your consideration of Eddy Arnold as a candidate for the Kennedy Center Honors. Eddy Arnold is loved and admired by not only the Country Music industry but by artists and fans in every genre of music".
Ms Fran Boyd, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music in her endorsing of Eddy Arnold states, " On behalf of the Officers and board of Directors, and the entire membership of the Academy of Country Music, we would like to put before you the name of Eddy Arnold for consideration as a candidate for the Kennedy Center
Honors. His fans, as well as his peers, hold him in great esteem as an individual and for his accomplishments. He has brought much pleasure and happiness to millions across the world".
For further information contact Frank Cunningham, 717-791-0361 – fcunning@ptd.net
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From: Mayor@metro.nashville.org - January 28, 2002
To: 'Frank Cunningham'
Subject: RE: Eddy Arnold
Frank, I look forward to receiving the information.
Original Message from Frank Cunningham to the Mayor of Nashville
Frank Cunningham - January 26, 2002
Email: fcunning@ptd.net]
To: mayor@metro.nashville.org
Subject: Eddy Arnold
The Honorable William Purcell
Dear Mr. Purcell:
Due to the nature of the postal system, I will take the liberty and fax you information about our effort on Eddy Arnold's behalf to have him honored by the John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts.
Ed Benson, CMA and Fran Boyd. ACM, Senators' Trent Lott, Fred Thompson and Bill Frist are among Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold's staunch supporters. Congressman Bob Clement was the first person to lend us his hand in having Eddy and his wife Sally's 60th wedding anniversary recognized by the House and noted in the Congressional Record on November 28, 2001.
Congressman Clement and my congressman, Todd Platts (PA), Bart Gordon , Ed Bryant and the rest of the Tennessee delegation are also supporting our effort.
I will send you the necessary information. All you have to do is send a letter of support for this worthy gentleman. A nice letter from the City Council would be nice...too.
Sincerely,
Frank Cunningham
Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors International Committee
NANCY L RICHARDSON (Tennessee), DON STEWART (Pennsylvania), FRANK CUNNINGHAM (Pennsylvania), BILL SHOOP (Florida), BOB DAISEY (Delaware), JERRY VANDIVER (Georgia), MIKE FREDA (New Jersey), LINDA WHEELER (Kansas), BILL WINSTEAD, STEVE MCKENNA (California), MARY FISHER (New York), HEIKO DEGROOT (Netherlands) GRO OLSON (Norway), KEN MACLEOD (Canada). SURESH HARIDAS (Saudi Arabia), SHAUN GOODERHAM (Spain), BOB BAKER (Australia), JOAN STEPHENSON, (United Kingdom) AND BILL COMER (Florida)
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Don Stewart - January 28, 2002
From: stew01@ptd.net
Comments:
Subject:: My Friend
Hi Bill ~ Hope your feeling a little better today.   I was surprised   you put all my letters to you on the site.   Your kind words touched me so much.   Yes I can remember your open heart in 1998 and subsequent pneumonia. Plus your good friend of 32 years. Eldred Carpenter.   Who would know about 7 months later I would have surgery on my back...then catch pneumonia, then open heart surgery
You were there for me...calling me at the hospital...sending me more Eddy tapes to enjoy while recovering.   Yes we have supported each other along the way. It is great having a friend such as you...what a joy of a ride it has been since finding this web site.   Yes...I thought of that situation....that now it will be all up to you to take care of this site.   I will look over things and type out songs for you...or tell you about typo's.   Also answer simple questions when I can...all in an effort to ease your burden.   But my main goal Is to keep your spirit high...Bless you and Glenda....and the rest of your Family.....Your Buddy, Don.   K.I.T.   GOD BLESS AMERICA....and ALL who Serve.
Don: I know I can always count on you to be there when I need you. Bill Comer
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Charlotte Ignall - January 28, 2002
E-mail:: Cignall@aol.conm
Hometown:: New Brunswick
Comments:
Would anyone out there who loves Eddy Arnold music as much as I do - happen to know if there are any tapes available of his concerts - especially one in which he and his guitar are the sole performers after the musicians leave the stage ?
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From: RMwestman - January 28, 2002
Comments:
Subject: Dr. Eddy Arnold
I have sent the press release and my vote for Dr. Arnold to two metropolitan newspapers. Also sent Senators from my state copies of the press release plus a letter of request that they look into. I'm excited about getting him into the Kennedy Center. Wouldn't that be wonderful. He is my very favorite. Just got a copy of My World. If there is anything I can do please e-mail me at:   RMwestman @aol.com
I am retired and have plenty of time on my hands.   Thank you. Marion Westman
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William Shoop - January 27, 2002
Comments:
All Eddy Arnold fans owe a great debt to the efforts Frank Cunningham has put into the Kennedy Center campaign. He has taken my dream into a higher realm. His work is top notch and every letter he sends is sent with the determination it will happen!! He never gives up either. Come December I truly believe Eddy Arnold will be in the 2002 group at the center. If not I will come to the conclusion that talent of the most extraordinary kind are unimportant. I pray this is not the case. Thanks Frank. I for one am happy you love Eddy so much!!
I first met Bill Shoop at the Tupperware Auditorium in Kissimmee, Florida in 1992. Eddy had just finished his concert and a few guests were allowed backstage by his manager, Jerry Purcell. Even then, Bill was so enthusiastic about Eddy and concerned that Eddy was not receiving the recognition and the awards which he deserves. As far back as fourteen years ago, Bill has been making telephone calls and writing letters to help Eddy received the accolades he deserves. Thank you Bill for your perseverance and I agree wholeheartedly with the kind words you wrote about Frank Cunningham. Bill Comer
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Doris Lewis - January 27, 2002
E-mail:: dodogg@juno.com
Hometown:: Willow Creek, CA
Home Address:: P O Box 566
Comments:
I am adding prayers for Mr. Purcell and Bruce Comer to the, evidently long list of people. HE will see them through their time of uncertainty with peace and love!
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Eloise - January 27, 2002
E-mail:: eloisep@citynet.net
Hometown:: Bluefield, WV
Comments:
I am praying for Bruce Comer and Eddy's manager
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Mike Lewis - January 27, 2002
E-mail:: chick_n_eggs@yahoo.com
Hometown:: kansas city
Comments:
Our prayers are with Eddy's manager. We pray that he would be up and around real soon. We pray for strength and encouragement for his family. May God bless!!!!
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Mike Lewis - January 27, 2002
From: mrclewis@ccp.com
Comments:
Subject: fan question
Hi Eddy,
I hope the new year is doing you well. my name is mike lewis and i am a fan of yours. i am also a guitar pick collector, i have a very nice guitar pick collection containing around 300 guitar picks. i have yet to add your pick to my collection and would be honored to add one of your picks if you'd permit me to do so. i searched the internet but no picks were listed for purchase. if i could please trouble you to send me one of your picks i would be forever grateful. thanks for your time Eddy, you are the greatest and may you have a great year in 2002!
Sincerely
Your Fan
Mike Lewis
6675 sw peak rd.
Polo, Missouri 64671

Mike: There is an Eddy Arnold pick on sale at www.ebay.com. Log on, type in Eddy Arnold, and you will find the pick on page 2 of the list of items. Bill Comer
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Dana Hill - January 26, 2002
From: dhill@crosscountybank.com
Comments:
Subject: Cattle Call
Mr. Comer: I have been trying to track down for weeks the sheet music to Eddy Arnold's "Cattle Call." My husband is doing a recital and has been a huge Eddy Arnold fan for years. It seems all his songs are out there but this one. Do you by any chance have any idea where I could purchase the sheet music to this song. It would mean so much to him. Thank you, Dana Hill (Arkansas)

Dana: You can obtain the lyrics to the song by going to the following address:
http://www.lyricsplanet.com/index.php3?style=lyrics&id=2742
You may be able to purchase the sheet music at www.ebay.com. Bill Comer
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Carleta Riley - January 26, 2002
E-mail:: jcriley@oz.sunflower.org
Hometown:: Kansas City, Missouri
Home Address:: 2810 E 77th Terr
Comments:
There's no finer example of a true gentleman on the face of this earth than Eddy Arnold. He is REAL, he is kind, he is FUNNY & he is loyal to his fans in that he gives of his very best in a performance, Eddy Arnold is the GENUINE article. My wish is for him to be publicly recognized for his GENUINE contribution to the the arts and for his dedication to give music fans of all ages his very best. My sincere thanks to those who have finally been able to get the wheels in motion to see to it that Eddy gets the recognition due him. From a sincere fan since the 40's & throughout the seven decades of wonderful music this remarkable man has given us all. God Bless you, Eddy Arnold & your dear wife Sally & may you enjoy many more wonderful years together & may we enjoy the next decade of your great voice in yet another album. WE LOVE YOU, EDDY!!!
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Don Stewart - January 26, 2002
E-mail:: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown:: Stevens, Pa.
Comments:
Hi Everyone ~ I just asked all Eddy Arnold fans to pray for Jerry Purcell, Eddy's manager, who is seriously ill. Now I want to ask you all to pray for Bruce Comer Co-Webmaster and Son of Bill Comer Web-Master. Bruce is a U.S. Marine serving this GREAT country of ours. Now he has been sent to the war zone to fight terrorist who threaten this Great country of ours. Bill is indeed proud of his son, and knows he has a duty to perform. But like any parent, will be worrying about Bruce until this battle is won. On behalf of Bill and his Wife Glenda, I ask you all to pray for a safe return of Bruce, to his Wife Mary, and their 4 children. Of course to his Mom and Dad...Bill and Glenda Comer as well. Take a moment to stop and Pray that God keeps him out of harms way.

Don: You have always been there for me when I needed you. You helped through open heart surgery, pneumonia and now you are there for me through these trying times with my youngest son, Bruce. You have proven your friendship. Bill Comer
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Frank Cunningham - January 26, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
Comments:
Subject: Bruce
Comments:
Just printed out your handsome son's picture. I bet he is as nice as his father. He must have a great mother also.
Our prayers are with all of the Comers.
I tried sending you copies of the AMA and CMA letters. They will be on their way to Dick Clark Productions on Monday asking for his support. I'm considering going to George Stevens directly, in the near future. I do not want to step on anyones' toes right now. Worse case scenario is in mid to late May I would send a box of all the correspondence I have received for Eddy which includes the pages and pages of print outs from your sign in page.
Both letters are great but I would love to see the TN governor's. Bill Shoop said he has not heard from the Nashville Mayor. I believe his name is Purcell??? Small world? I'll get something off to him this week. I will refax the letters to your office for Monday so you can out them on the site...unless they came out on the jpg file?
God's love,
Frank and Jane

Frank: Many thanks for your kind words about the Comers. Bill Shoop sent a copy of the letter from the governor of Tennessee. I must have taken it to the office since I can't find it here at home. I will send you a fax from the office tomorrow. Bill Comer
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Don Stewart - January 26, 2002
From: stew01@ptd.net
Comments:
Hi Bill ~ God will protect Bruce as he faces the test... facing him and his comrades in protecting this great Nation of ours. You can be proud of your Son...but I know what you and Glenda are going through. God Bless Bruce, Glenda and You. You, Glenda, and Bruce are in my Prayers. He is going to be all right....I will try to be there for You and your Wife at this difficult time. God Bless You and All your Family. GOD BLESS AMERICA......Your Buddy, Don. K.I.T.

Don: Many thanks for your kind and sincere words. Bill Comer
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Frank Cunningham - January 26, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
Comments:
Subject: Fw: Kennedy Arts Center Award !!!!
Folks: Fran Boyd letter came. I attached a jpg file. Should just click it and it should open. Let me know if you received it? Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: DON STEWART
To: Barry Haller
Cc: Frank Cunningham ; Bill Comer
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 1:44 PM
Subject: Kennedy Arts Center Award !!!!
Hi Barry & Carol ~ Thanks so much for signing and saying a prayer for Eddy's manager Jerry Pursell. I'd like you to send a short email to Frank Cunningham, endorsing Eddy Arnold for the Kennedy Art's Center Award. On opening page just under the announcement about Jerry Pursell...you will see an article written by Frank Cunningham. Just click on it to read what "we" are trying to do.
We need all the support we can get and time is running out. Just send your endorsement to Frank Cunningham ...so we can add you names to the list. There is no need for a big Email....just a short email showing support for Eddy. Thanks......Your Friend......Don.
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Frank Cunningham - January 26, 2002
E-mail:: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown:: Mechaincsburg, PA
Comments:
Mr. Purcell will be happy to know that Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold has now had the Country Music Association (Nashville) and The Academy of Country Music (L. A) contact the Kennedy Center with their letters of support.

Frank: Thank you so much for keeping us fans posted on your outstanding progress. I will place the letters on the website. Bill Comer
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Steve McKenna - January 26, 2002
E-mail:: steve.mckenna@verizon.net
Hometown:: Santa Barbara, CA
Comments:
I would like to add my thoughts and prayers for Mr. Purcell's speedy recovery.
Before Bill Comer started this fantastic web site Mr. Purcell was my primary contact for Eddy Arnold updates.
Every quarter Jerry would let me know the latest scoop on Eddy. Any new releases and his concert schedule.
At least once a year Eddy would perform out west, Tahoe, Vegas or Laughlin Nev. Before each show I would spot Mr. Purcell out front near Eddy's memorabilia stand and say Hello. Everytime he would always tell me to wait outside after the show and he would take me back stage to say hello to Eddy.
Jerry is a big part of my Eddy Arnold experience.
Get well soon.
Steve

Steve: It's great to hear from you once again. For the fans information, Steve attended Eddy's final concert in Las Vegas and I met him at that time. Bill Comer
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Barry and Carol Haller - January 26, 2002
E-mail:: bloodbath@dejazzd.com
Hometown:: Denver, Pa. 17517
Homepage Address:: 1055 Swamp Bridge Rd.
Comments:
Our prayers are with Eddy's manager. We pray that he would be up and around real soon. We pray for strength and encouragement for his family. May God bless!!!!
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Don Stewart - January 24, 2002
E-mail:: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown:: Stevens, PA
Comments:
I'd like to ask all Eddy Arnold fans to pray for Jerry Purcell, Eddy's long time manager who is seriously ill. It was Jerry in the early 60's that turned Eddy's career around when it appeared it was going no where. He bought him tuxedoes and custom made shoes and shirts. Then booked him into Carnegie Hall in N.Y.C. which turned his career around , not only was he popular on the country charts , but on the "Pop" charts as well. As we all know... the rest is history. Eddy owes a lot to Jerry Purcell and I'm sure he would like all of you to pray for Jerry. My best wishes go out to him and his family for a speedy recovery. God be with him and his family at this difficult time.
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Frank Cunningham - January 23, 2002
E-mail:: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown:: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
Sorry to hear about Mr. Purcell. For all the years I lived in New York I did not find out I lived about five blocks from his home in Bayside, Queens NY. I did send him a thank you note, many months ago, to the effect of having given us Eddy's career.
We should pray for Mr. Purcell's strength in his health crisis and pray to the good Lord in thanks for having Dr. Arnold's and Mr. Purcell's lives intertwine.
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michael mc elkennon - January 23, 2002
E-mail: mick@wilma36.freeserve.co.uk
Hometown: corby northants
Comments:
good country crooner with a smooth very commercial voice. probably sold more records than any other c&w artist the tennessee plowboy god bless to him
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Norma Brooks - January 21, 2002
E-mail:: ultra10@msn.com
Hometown:: Germantown, MD
Comments:
I have enjoyed the music of Eddy Arnold for many years.
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Marlene Biermann - January 20, 2002
E-mail:: rmbiermann@juno
Hometown:: West Bend, Wisconsin
Comments:
Eddy has one of the best singing voices. I have listened to him since the late 1940's or early 1950's.
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Frank Cunningham - January 20, 2002
E-mail:: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown:: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
A quote from CMT TV about Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold:
"RCA have assessed that his record sales are in excess of 85 million. It is quite astonishing that Elvis Presley et al. are automatically regarded as the most successful chart acts. Arnold's chart success eclipses everybody and is unlikely ever to be beaten".
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Florence Forrester-Stockton - January 19, 2002
E-mail:: Florriebbc@aol.com
Hometown:: Reno, Nevada
Comments:
Happy 2002 !
I have a good time reading all your fan mail. I am so happy you are well and enjoying retirement. I have 3 great-grandchildren now. Hard to believe I am not 32 anymore, Love to you and your family.
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Frank Cunningham - January 19, 2002
E-mail:: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown:: Mechanicsburg
Comments:
If you have not sent in your support of Eddy for the Kennedy Center Honors, please do it today. Send it to fcunng@ptd.net
Thank you.
Frank
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Bunny Busby - January 15, 2002
E-mail: bunnbuzz@aol.com
Hometown: Merced, CA
Comments:
I've been looking for Eddy to appear in Reno or Tahoe for years. I missed seeing that he was going to be in Vegas.. I do hope he'll do one more return in Reno!!
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LESLIE CLAYTON - January 14, 2002
E-mail: l_clayto@bellsouth.net
Hometown: SODDY DAISY TENNESSEE
Comments:
DEAR MR. ARNOLD, THERE ARE TWO SONGS I REMEMBER LOVING AND LISTENING TO ON THE OLD ZENITH RADIO. WHEN I WAS A LITTLE BITTY GIRL. ONE WAS MANY TEARS AGO, AND THE OTHER ONE WAS JACK OF DIAMONDS, SUNG BY TEX RITTER. I KNOW YOU REMEMBER IT. THAT IS THE ONLY TWO SONGS I REMEMBER LOVING WHEN I WAS LITTLE. YOU ARE A LIVING LEGEND. THANK YOU LESLIE
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Buddy Sirisky - January 14, 2002
E-mail: cs242er2000@aol.com
Hometown: Charleston, S.C.
Address: 36 Berkeley Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29407
Comments:
The Charleston Elks Lodge 242 have an annual Grand Ole Opry show the past 4 years. another sellout of 350 jan. 12. I sing all of Eddy's songs and this year sang "Anytime" and "Just a little lovin', I sing over eddy's cds. God bless and best to all ea's network.
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Steve McKenna - January 13, 2002
E-mail: steve.mckenna@verizon.net
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Homepage Address: www.eddyarnold.com
Comments:
Dear Bill,
The new Eddy Arnold CD contains some of my favorites. The title couldn't be more appropriate. Thank you for keeping all of us fans up to date on Eddy's new release.
Steve

Steve: All of the songs have been previously released. This CD will be unique as Eddy personally selected the 16 songs.
Bill Comer
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Scott Duva - January 13, 2002
E-mail:: scduva@webtv.net
Hometown:: Alamogordo NM 88310
Comments:
I am desperately trying to locate an album. It is the album with the song "Little Green Apples". It has Eddy on the face with a bright green background. It may be called Songs of the young world? please HELP!
Scott: Eddy's new CD which will be released on February 05, 2002 has the song "Little Green Apples" on it. Look on the mainpage of this website for the particulars. The album you are asking about was issued in 1969 by RCA LSP 4110 and is titled "Songs Of The Young World. The album is offered for sale quite often by www.ebay.com. Bill Comer
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Brad Perkinson - January 11, 2001
From: cbperk1@home.com
Subject: Song Lyrics
Hi Bill,
I just visited your web site for Eddy Arnold. It's very well done and befits the stature of a man such as Eddy Arnold.
My wife and I just moved to Franklin, Tennessee and I believe Eddy lives close by in Brentwood. It's nice having someone like him living close by.
I was telling my wife about a song that Eddy recorded many years ago entitled, "Don't Rob Another Man's Castle". Is there a web site where I can see all the words to that song? If not, I'll just go buy the CD which I should do anyway.
Thanks for taking the time to read my email.
Brad Perkinson
Franklin, TN 37069

Brad: My buddy, Don Stewart, will email you the lyrics. I agree with you that you should buy the CD as more are sold the record companies will issue more. Bill Comer
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Ole Kalstrup - January 11, 2002
E-mail: plus@flash.net
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
Comments:
Always enjoyed Eddy Arnold music. Saw his album at Sam's Club and picked it up. Took it with me to Florida on a trip, played it for sure in Tennessee.
My cousin was visiting from Denmark, he heard it in my car, liked it.
I went back to Sam's Club when I came back home to buy the album for my cousin. Just mailed it over to him, now Eddy Arnold can be heard in Denmark.
Ole Kalstrup
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Name:: henry, barbara meyer - January 10, 2001
E-mail:: meyerbj707@cs.com
Hometown:: jourdanton, tx 78026
Homepage Address:: compuserve
Comments:
no it isn't a test. is the song on a cd, that will work too! can you help thanks again barbara

Barbara: I believe that you have Eddy Arnold and Eddie Fisher mixed up. Arnold never recorded the song.
Bill Comer
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Name:: henry, barbara meyer - January 10, 2002
E-mail:: meyerbj707@cs.com
Hometown:: jourdanton, tx 78026
Homepage Address:: compuserve
Comments:
trying to find cassette of eddy arnold's song "o mine papa" can you help? thanks

Barbara: Eddy Arnold never recorded the song you are inquiring about. Bill Comer
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Bruce Comer - January 10, 2002
E-mail:: stitch@ec.rr.com
Homepage Address:: www.eddyarnold.com
Hometown:: Orlando, FL
Subject: Guestbook problems
I think we are all fixed. Thank you for your patience.
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Bruce Comer - January 09, 2002
E-mail: stitch@EC.RR.COM
Homepage: www.eddyarnold.com
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Comments:
Subject:
We have been experiencing a little problem with the guestbook. Please bear with me and I will get it resolved.
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Frank Cunningham - January 09, 2001
From: fcunning@ptd.net
To: Bill830@aol.com
Comments:
Subject: Fw: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Cunningham
To: Rice, Kathleen
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Dear Kathleen:
Thank you!
----- Original Message -----
From: Rice, Kathleen
To: 'Frank Cunningham'
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 2:52 PM
Subject: RE: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Hi, Frank . . . We don't actually have an appropriate place to post a stand-alone press release at our site. Releases are usually tied in to other features (contests/promotions, etc.) and posted on those pages. But I'd be happy to pass the information along to Neil Haislop, our daily news and Country Q&A feature host. He has an e-mail newsletter he sends out to the country music industry, including many radio stations and also hosts the daily news (Nashville Update).
I'll forward the info to our Classic Hit Country radio format operations manager, as well. Classic Hit Country's Lew Jones hosts a classic country Q&A for us called "Checkin' In With The Classics" in addition to his on-air work. You'll love his Q&A, plus you can visit the archives there to enjoy Q&As you've missed from weeks past & even submit your own question. Just
visit us at http://www.countrystars.com <http://www.countrystars.com> , mouse over the ARTISTS button in our home page options and click on "Legends" from the drop-down menu. You'll also find a link to our Country Legends section at the INSIDE COUNTRY posting on our home page.
Enjoy!
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Cunningham [mailto:fcunning@ptd.net]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 8:53 PM
To: Rice, Kathleen
Subject: Re: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Dear Kathleen:
Another Kathy (smile) in my life? I have two daughters but one is Kathleen and the other is Katherine but we call them Kathys. I also have a granddaughter Kathleen graduating from H.S. in the spring.
Thank you for responding to my question although I did try to correct it.
I have a question for you? Can you post our press release on your site.
Maybe as a point of interest to those in the country field. Following is
the release:
Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors
5250 Simpson Ferry Rd.
PMB #365
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 8, 2001
A not for profit Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors' ad hoc
committee was formed by his fans recently to institute an effort to have a
long overdue honor bestowed on country music legend, Eddy Arnold.
Eddy Arnold, who is now known by the name of Dr. Richard Edward Arnold after
receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Washington College, has
received numerous awards in his lifetime. He is the only country performer
to receive such a degree.
He was the first country artist honored by the Country Music Association. He
is in the Country Music Hall of Fame and President Clinton stated on
awarding him the National Medal of Arts," He has earned the title, The
Ambassador of Country Music, and we are honored to present this medal".
Eddy Arnold's recent recognition was on the United States House of
Representative's floor by Congressman Bob Clement of Nashville for Eddy's
60th wedding anniversary to his wife Sally.
Eddy Arnold is the only country artist to have been on the charts for seven
decades and ranks fourth behind The Beetles, Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby
in international record sales. His fan base covers every State in the U. S.
and seven foreign countries including the UK, Norway, Australia and Saudi
Arabia.
Please read the information as seen on <http://www.eddyarnold.com/>
www.eddyarnold.com
Disclaimer: This email is sent voluntarily by the signers. It is not a
solicitation except in the manner and contents herein described. As this
email is sent without Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold's foreknowledge, he,
his family, management, associates, and heirs are not responsible for the
contents of this email nor are they responsible for any part or all of this
solicitation.
Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors International Committee
NANCY L RICHARDSON (Tennessee), DON STEWART (Pennsylvania), FRANK CUNNINGHAM
(Pennsylvania), BILL SHOOP (Florida), BOB DAISEY (Delaware), JERRY VANDIVER
(Georgia), MIKE FREDA (New Jersey), LINDA WHEELER (Kansas), BILL WINSTEAD
(Virginia), STEVE MCKENNA (California), MARY FISHER (New York), HEIKO
DEGROOT (Netherlands)GRO OLSON (Norway), KEN MACLEOD (Canada). SURESH
HARIDAS (Saudi Arabia), SHAUN GOODERHAM (Spain), BOB BAKER (Australia) AND
BILL COMER (Florida)
Contact: F. Cunningham at (717) 791-0361 -Email: fcunning@ptd.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Rice, <mailto:krice@jonescorp.com> Kathleen
To: 'fcunning@ptd.net' <mailto:'fcunning@ptd.net'>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Hi, Frank . . . Of COURSE we offer a link to Eddy's site (smile). Just visit
us at http://www.countrystars.com <http://www.countrystars.com> and there
are two ways to get to our "country links" section. You can mouse over the ARTISTS button in our home page options, then click on "country links" from that drop-down menu . . .OR you can click on "Legends" from that drop-down menu to visit the classic country section of our site (which I'm sure you'll enjoy). Our Country Legends section offers a classic country Q&A ("Checkin' In With The Classics") which also includes an archive of the Q&As from past weeks, and
you can send in your own question, as well. You'll also find a bio section where you can click on Eddy's name to get to that country links section, as well.
Have fun!
-----Original Message-----
From: fcunning@ptd.net <mailto:fcunning@ptd.net> [mailto:fcunning@ptd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 5:53 PM
To: cscountryinfo@jonesdirect.com <mailto:cscountryinfo@jonesdirect.com>
Subject: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Below is input from your feedback form. It was
submitted by ( fcunning@ptd.net <mailto:fcunning@ptd.net> ) on Tue Jan 8
19:53:16 EST 2002
Subject: GAC ** WEB SITE ** feedback
Improve: Great site
Hear: Eddy Arnold Web site
Like most: Legends
Like LEAST: No link to www.eddyarnold.com <http://www.eddyarnold.com>
Age: over_50
Fav-artist: Eddy Arnold
Cable System: Comcast
Cable-City-State: Pennsylvania
Name: Frank Cunningham
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Frank Cunningham - January 09, 2002
From: smartbars@earthlink.net
To: Bill830@aol.com
Subject: Fw: Eddy Arnold
Dear Bill:
I'll call him after I hear from Fran Boyd ACM with their support. I'll make sure we get in Benson, CMA, your site, what we are doing and those who are in our camp such as Lott, Thompson, Frist, Clement, Gordon etc.
Your Eddy Arnold friend,
Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Cooper
To: smartbars@earthlink.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: Eddy Arnold
Thanks for the heads-up on this! Keep me posted on your progress. You might want to give me a buzz..
918-743-7814...leave a message on my voicemail...we can do a pop on the air one day soon.
bob cooper
kvoo
A not for profit Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors' ad hoc committee was formed by his fans recently to institute an effort to have a long overdue honor bestowed on country music legend, Eddy Arnold.
Eddy Arnold, who is now known by the name of Dr. Richard Edward Arnold after
receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Washington College, has
received numerous awards in his lifetime. He is the only country performer to
receive such a degree. He was the first country artist honored by the Country Music
Association. He is in the Country Music Hall of Fame and President Clinton stated
on awarding him the National Medal of Arts," He has earned the title, The
Ambassador of Country Music, and we are honored to present this medal".
Eddy Arnold's recent recognition was on the United States House of
Representative's floor by Congressman Bob Clement of Nashville for Eddy's 60th
wedding anniversary to his wife Sally.
Eddy Arnold is the only country artist to have been on the charts for seven decades
and ranks fourth behind The Beetles, Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby in international
record sales. His fan base covers every State in the U. S. and seven foreign
countries including the UK, Norway, Australia and Saudi Arabia.
Please read the information as seen on www.eddyarnold.com
Disclaimer: This email is sent voluntarily by the signers. It is not a solicitation except in the manner and contents herein described. As this email is sent without Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold's foreknowledge, he, his family, management, associates, and heirs are not responsible for the contents of this email nor are they responsible for any part or all of this solicitation.
Fans for Eddy Arnold Kennedy Center Honors International Committee
NANCY L RICHARDSON (Tennessee), DON STEWART (Pennsylvania), FRANK CUNNINGHAM (Pennsylvania), BILL SHOOP (Florida), BOB DAISEY (Delaware), JERRY VANDIVER (Georgia), MIKE FREDA (New Jersey), LINDA WHEELER (Kansas), BILL WINSTEAD (Virginia), STEVE MCKENNA (California), MARY FISHER (New York), HEIKO DEGROOT (Netherlands)
GRO OLSON (Norway), KEN MACLEOD (Canada). SURESH HARIDAS (Saudi Arabia), SHAUN GOODERHAM (Spain), BOB BAKER (Australia) AND BILL COMER (Florida)
Contact: F. Cunningham at (717) 791-0361- Email: fcunning@ptd.net
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Subject: Re: Information
Frank Cunningham - January 08, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
To: email@simag.si.edu
Comments:
Dear Ms Render:
Thank you for your response. I heard from a colleague of mine that he inquired about having an article written about Dr. Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold. The person responding was a Carey Winfrey with "It didn't fit our need". This amazes me as Dr. Arnold is a precedent setting performing artist and it has always been my understanding that your organization was interested in "pure Americana". If Dr. Arnold is not "pure America' then Lindbergh did not cross the Atlantic.
As recently as November 28, 2001, Dr Arnold was recognized on the floor of the House of Representatives for his 60th wedding anniversary to his wife sally. This alone in today's society is "pure Americana."
Although my credentials are such, it is not my intent to write an article about Dr. Arnold, submit it and find its way to the waste paper basket. It is my intention to have one of your esteemed writers undertake the task.
As an example of accomplishments by Dr. Arnold I offer the following:
Mr. Johnny Cash considers Eddy Arnold to be "…the best singer in the history of country music".
-He did not retire until 81 years old.
-Only performer to be number one for a total of 145 weeks during his career.
-Seven consecutive decades on Billboard's charts. The only performer to achieve this success.
-First country entertainer to appear on network TV - Milton Berle, 1949
-First country entertainer to have own TV show-CBS-1952-Perry Como replacement
-First country entertainer to have two careers, one in country and one in popular music.
-Only entertainer to have been on Billboard's Charts in four categories, Pop-Country-Gospel-Christmas (special category)
-Honored by the National Endowment For The Arts
-Life Time Achievement Award -Governor of Tennessee
-Country Music Hall of Fame
-National Medal of Arts - President Clinton
-A new title from Mr. Eddy Arnold to Dr. Richard Edward Arnold -Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, Washington College, Chestertown, MD September 6, 2001
-Most importantly, married to his wife Sally for 60 years. Honored by Rep. Bob Clement on the floor of the U. S. House of Representatives, November 28, 2001 for their anniversary. Listed in the Congressional Record in perpetuity.
"Eddy Arnold took country music to the city, anointed it with his voice (and occasional (yodel), backed it with orchestra, and became the most popular country singer of the 20th century".
-Classic Country Music

President Clinton spoke the following words when he presented the Medal to Eddy Arnold:
…”In his career, he's made records that broke all records. His Bouquet of Roses stayed on the charts longer than any country song in history, even down to today. And he's had more hits than any other country artist. He brought music into millions of homes across America”.
He has earned the title, The Ambassador of Country Music, and we are honored to
honor him today, Mr. Eddy Arnold."

Arnold's first chart record "Each Minute Seems A Million Years" hit number five to begin that string of 58 consecutive top ten hits. In 1947 Arnold scored his first three number one hits, "What Is Life Without Love," "It's a Sin" and "I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)" with the latter staying at number one for 21 weeks. The following year Eddy hit the top with two of his signature songs, "Anytime and "Bouquet of Roses" At this point he had become the first true country to pop crossover artist.
-CountryStars.com

Of course I could go on but suffice it to say, you may have an exclusive in this story as your article would be the first to be in the publics' eyes before the Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.

Sincerely,

Frank Cunningham
1073-6 Lancaster Blvd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-791-0361
717-731-6125
email:smartbars@earthlink.net

From: e mail
To: fcunning@ptd.net
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: Information
Dear Frank Cunningham,
You can find our submission guidelines at the following url: http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/writers.html
Sincerely,
Angela Render
New Media Editorial Assistant, Smithsonian Magazine
>>> "Frank Cunningham" <fcunning@ptd.net> 01/02/02 10:26PM >>>
Attention:
I have a newsworthy article for your magazine.
Could you furnish me with an address to mail to, Also with the mail system having its problems, could you furnish me with a fax number.
Sincerely,

Frank Cunningham
1073-6 Lancaster Blvd.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Home Tel: 717-791-0361
Office Tell: 717-731-6125
Fax 717-731-6147
emails: fcunning@ptd.net
smartbars@earthlink.net
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Name: Jonathan urie - January 07, 2002
Homepage: http://musicandinspiration.com
Hometown: toronto Ont Canada
Comments:
The helen steiner rice ' musical moments ' were orchestrated and produced in nashville,
by Mr. Bill Walker. The series features 5 powerful themes with inspirational
messages by Helen steiner rice.
For information, please visit our website at musicandinspiration.com
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Cheryl - January 05, 2002
Hometown: DOWNERS GROVE
Comments:
This is a great web site, great information.
Does anyone know if they will/or have already released "Cowboy" to cd? I just love that song. Thanks
Cheryl: It's one of his best songs. Unfortunately, it has not been released on a CD. Bill Comer
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Mike Freda - January 04, 2002
From: Michael.Freda@worldnet.att.net
Comments:
Subject: Fw:
Bill,
Thought you would like an update.
Gaylord set up a toll free number for comments, 1-877-457-0001.
Take care,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Marty Martel
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 5:56 PM
THOUGHT ALL OF YOU MIGHT ENJOY READING THIS. STAY AFTER GAYLORD IN ANY WAY THAT YOU CAN.
In a message dated 1/4/2002 7:55:39 AM Central Standard Time, PianoPKS writes:
distributes ESPN Radio, on Monday.
WSM-AM is an ABC affiliate. ESPN is a division of Capital Cities/ABC. Picking up WSM-AM Nashville as an affiliate would be a major feather in ESPN Radio's cap.
Also unclear is whether the Nashville Predators and NASCAR broadcasts currently aired on WWTN-FM will shift to WSM-AM when the changes take effect; whether The Grand Ole Opry will be moved from WSM-AM to WSM-FM; how Gaylord's hoped-for syndication of The Opry will affect things; and which WSM-AM announcers will be moved to the FM side on a merged station.
Among the many others affected by this dizzying series of moves will be those at WNSR-AM, currently Nashville's ESPN Radio outlet but a station dogged by a terribly weak signal. WSM-AM has a 50,000-watt signal, the most allowed under Federal Communications Communications regulations for AM stations in the United States, and its nighttime signal is said to reach 38 states.
WNSR-AM560 management said that their agreement with ESPN Radio was still in effect, but that both sides had easy-out clauses that could be quickly implemented.
WSM-AM has been a traditional country outlet since 1983, but prior to that was a variety station. Country Music Hall of Famer Owen Bradley was the station's music director from 1947-58.
But what is to become of WSM-AM's announcers now?
"With men like DJ Hall of Famer Hairl Hensley, Keith Bilbrey with three decades at WSM, and Eddie Stubbs who is an incredible walking encyclopedia of country music . . . where will they go?" country journalist Hazel Smith asked. "What will they do? Since the (Country Music) Hall of Fame dropped historian Ronnie Pugh it seems country music has gone wild with youth. CMT is embarrassing. I guess they want us to have no-talents like (teen pop star) Britney Spears showing off their navel, waving their arms and lip-synching."
That's a far cry indeed from Hank Williams, who died 49 years ago this week.
Opry member Billy Walker, who opened for Williams early in his career, said: "I suppose it's a sad day for the country music business, because WSM-AM is the last country station."
Hank Locklin, who like Walker has been an Opry member since 1960, says: "It's like losing an old friend."
Others in Nashville broadcasting took a different view.
"Getting away from tradition, some of this makes broadcast business sense to me," said one prominent Music City air personality. "I think I'm more of a traditionalist when it comes to this business than many of my contemporaries."
Gaylord has been very active in recent months, following a reported $24.5 million deficit in the third quarter of 2001. The company lost $105.1 million in 2000.
In December, the firm sold underperforming Christian label Word for $84.1 million. Gaylord then rode to the rescue of the Music City Bowl, buying the naming rights for the game in a $1.6 million, three-year agreement.
A few years ago, Gaylord hired ex-Arista Nashville head Tim DuBois to start its own record label. Things did not work out, and DuBois is teaming with MCA Nashville president Tony Brown to start a new Universal imprint that will likely begin operations this week.
So as one country tradition ends, another is just beginning.

Eddy Arnold fans: It appears that Country/Western music is under attack. The CMF is without Ronnie Pugh, Country Music Historian, and now WSM 650 AM is endangered. Bill Comer
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Rick - January 04, 2002
From: whitler@theramp.net
Comments:
Subject: Eddy Arnold
Is Eddy Arnold still alive and if he is, how old is he? Thank you.
Rick

Eddy Arnold is very much alive and is in excellent health. He is 83 years old as he was born on May 15, 1918.
Bill Comer
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Jean M - January 04, 2002
Hometown: ALLIANCE, NE
Comments:
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND AN OLD 78 RPM SONG EDDY ARNOLD SANG. IT WAS POPULAR BACK IN THE EARLY 50'S CALLED "ENCLOSED, ONE BROKEN HEART." IT WAS MY PARENTS SONG WHEN THEY MET. SINCE MY MOTHER HAS PASSED AWAY I SURE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT AS GIFT TO MY FATHER. MY MOTHER ALWAYS TRIED TO FIND THIS SONG, ANY SUGGESTIONS?? PLEASE HELP ON THIS ONE.
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Frank Cunningham - January 03, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
Did some research on Billboard Charts and I was amazed that Eddy Arnold is the only performer to be listed on four (4) different charts during his career:
-Pop
-Country
-Gospel
-Christmas (considered a special chart for Christmas music)
It is as Don Larkin, a New york City country disc jockey of the 40s and 50s said. "There was never a song that Eddy Arnold could not sing".
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Frank Cunningham - January 03, 2002
From: fcunning@ptd.net
To: bridget37@arkansas.net
Comments:
Subject: Re: HONORING EDDY ARNOLD
Dear Bridget:
Your email came in just fine and thank you for all the kind words. Nobody can take our memories from us and you certainly have many. You are fortunate to have met Eddy as I have never been that lucky. I did see him perform in Wilkes Barre PA. I am involved in this proceeding as a labor of love as Bill Comer calls it. If you had a chance to read my article on Bill's site you can see how a "kid' from Brooklyn N Y got caught up in Eddy's baritone.
I will pass your email to Bill in Orlando and see if he can pass along your thoughts. The most important thing about our efforts is that we are doing this without Eddy's involvement. His loving nature would never condone promoting himself for these honors.
Is it alright to include you on our committee. We can use the support of a young girl from the great state of Barry Goldwater.
Your Eddy Arnold friend,
Frank Cunningham
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Arthur VanHouten - January 03, 2002
To: fcunning@ptd.net
Subject: HONORING EDDY ARNOLD
Dear Sirs:
I hope I'm sending this email correctly and that it reaches you.
I'm an 'old' Eddy Arnold fan. My mother listened to him on the radio, and I 'fell in love with his voice', and have listened to him and bought his albums, these many years.
In 1952, I was 14 years old. Eddy Arnold appeared at the 'Mirza Temple' in Pittsburgh, Kansas. He also conducted his radio broadcast for 'Ralston-Purina' from there.
My Grandmother bought tickets for the two of us. I sat in the audience of the Mirza Temple, absolutely enthralled, the performance was so wonderful! I just couldn't BELIEVE I was seeing and hearing 'Eddy Arnold'-- 'in person'!
After the 'broadcast' was over, the audience was allowed to come on stage for an autograph. Of COURSE, I 'stood in line'! Eddy Arnold smiled and talked to me as he signed my 'autograph' book. He seemed genuinely interested and caring that I had attended the show and 'thanked' me, (imagine that!) for being there!
I have 'recalled' that night, so many times these past 50 years, and the thrill it was for me, to have had the privilege of 'standing so close to him'. As young as I was, and as little as I knew, (about anything!), I 'felt' in my heart that 'if ONLY people would take the time to LISTEN to him', he would become 'famous'. All I knew of him was that he was a 'struggling young cowboy, with a beautiful voice, who loved to sing and was trying to make a living doing just that.
Several years later, during the time I was raising my three little children, Eddy Arnold had his own TV show. He HAD become 'famous', the people WERE LISTENING to him, and I was 'playing his songs' for MY babies! Unbelievable!
Would it be possible for you to convey 'my thanks and appreciation' to Dr. Arnold, for the time he took to make a 'young girl' feel so 'special', so many years ago, and for all the happiness his melodious voice has brought to all of us?
Please, be sure to place my name on the list you'll be sending to the 'Kennedy Center'.
I will eagerly look forward to that TV broadcast and the honor and recognition that Eddy Arnold is long overdue in receiving.
Thank you, for all YOU are doing to promote this endeavor.
Respectfully,
Bridget VanHouten
7 Harlow Drive
Bella Vista, AR72714
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From: FBACM@aol.com
To: Frank Cunningham
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002
Subject: Regarding Eddy Arnold
Trust me, anything we can do to support Eddy, would be our pleasure. I have been out of town for the holidays and am due back in the office on the 7th, please let me know what we can do to help... our board of directors will be meeting on Jan 15th and I would be happy to present any and all materials you send on Eddy's behalf.
Sincerely,
Fran Boyd
Executive Director, ACM
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