357 - Jim Ed Brown

“Country music is the poetry of the American spirit.” -Steve Maraboli

This is an interview I recorded with country music singer and recording artist Jim Ed Brown. A recent visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum reminded me of this interview where Jim Ed Brown talked about his first album in 30 years, entitled “In Style Again.” The year of the album being released, Mr. Brown was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He passed away June 11, 2015.

Jim Ed Brown recorded with his sisters Maxine and Bonnie in their trio “The Browns,” and had hit songs like “million selling “The Three Bells.” In a duo with Helen Cornelius, Brown recorded songs that would become classic country recordings, like “I Don’t Want to Have to Marry You” and “Lying in Love With You.” Jim Ed Brown also recorded as a solo artist with songs like “Southern Loving,” “Morning” and his signature song “Pop a Top,” which Alan Jackson also went on to record. On his first album in 30 years, Jim Ed Brown also recorded duets with Vince Gill, the vocal group The Whites, and even reunited with Helen Cornelius on one song. “In Style Again” was produced by Don Cusic and the title track was produced by country music artist Bobby Bare. In addition to his career as a singer, Jim Ed Brown was also a radio personality. He hosted “Country Music Greats Radio Show” and the daily short format “Country Music Greats Radio Minute” which were heard on over 300 radio stations as well as online. Jim Ed Brown was a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry, and was a member since 1963.

I am glad to have had the opportunity to speak with this great man. I hope you'll listen to the interview and then some of his great music.