By Ken Paulson —
A friend tipped us off to the Only in Louisiana event during Grammys weekend and we’re glad she did. As partial as we are to the theory that Nashville is the center of the popular music universe, Louisiana makes a pretty good case, citing the Louisiana Hayride, Jerry Lee Lewis and Dr. John, and many others.
Kix Brooks was a special guest at the event and he entertained the audience with color tales of his adventures in Louisiana, including a night in New Orleans when a young Brooks and Dunn overindulged in Jell-O shots and decided to cover themselves (badly) in a karaoke bar. The account was as colorful as the state’s music scene.
Highlights of the event included a mini-set from Wayne Toups and a finale of state song “You Are My Sunshine.”