Don Rhodes

Ramblin' Rhodes: Don Rhodes, publications editor of Morris Communications Co., is the longest running country music columnist in America with his weekly column marking its 36th anniversary in late October 2006. He was the first to publish newspaper interviews with The Judds (Naomi and Wynonna), Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn), Alabama, and several other of today's stars. His column rambles on the by-ways of country music including gospel, blues, western and folk. His articles also have appeared in such national magazines as Music City News, Country Music, Bluegrass Now, Bluegrass Unlimited, Frets, Muleskinner News, Pickin' and Smithsonian Notes. He writes about the struggling unknowns, the music legends and historical aspects of American country music.

Rhodes column: The year in quotes

Rhodes column: Popular group created by Smoke on the Mountain

Rhodes column: Brown was man of music, God, people