DOTTIE DENIED AGAIN!
In what is becoming an annual event here at Dottiewest.net, we sadly report that Dottie has not been chosen again for Hall Of Fame induction.  PLEASE, sign the petition if you already haven't and pass it on to your family and friends.  Let's keep the pressure on the HOF!

EMERY'S MEMORIES...OF DOTTIE AND SHELLY
After 40 years in the business, and 3000+ hours, DJ and host Ralph Emery has released his memories on cd.  "Emery's Memories" is a 46 disc collection of interviews he's done over his 40 years in the entertainment business.  These are radio interviews, not from his TNN/Nashville Now/Pop Goes The Country shows.  These interviews were recorded and released to radio stations on 33 1/3 long play records.  These shows have been edited, but still have some great stories!  You can learn more about the set or place an order by visiting  www.emerysmemories.com

GREAT LADIES OF THE  OPRY LIVE CLASSICS CD
GREAT LOVE BALLADS LIVE CLASSICS CD
The Grand Ole Opry's first singing stars may have been men like Roy Acuff and Uncle Dave Macon, but by the 1960's, the show's stage doors swung wide for women.  Comedienne Minnie Pearl and Kitty Wells had opened those doors, and ladies like Jean Shepard and Patsy Cline quickly followed. This CD features live recordings of classic hits from some of the Opry's great ladies.  Dottie is featured on this CD as well as Connie Smith, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and other great ladies of the Grand Ole Opry.  Sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel--www.crackerbarrel.com

"The course of true love never did run smooth," Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night's Dream. That's certainly true of the affairs in these classic country love songs: they're filled with broken promises, shattered relationships, and sharply felt self-pity. On this collection, some of country's most alluring voices sing great romantic songs, but not necessarily ones associated with them.  Dottie is also featured on this cd along with Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Billy Walker and other Opry greats.  Sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel.  www.crackerbarrel.com

COUNTRY SUNSHINE--A TRIBUTE TO DOTTIE WEST WEBSITE (2007)
It saddens me to report that Brad, the owner of Country Sunshine, A Tribute to Dottie West, has decided to go off-line.  Brad's site was the first (and really only) place for Dottie fans, and it inspired me to share my love for Dottie, as well.  Brad has been a wonderful friend for the past four years and I've greatly enjoyed his stories and passion for Dottie and keeping her legacy alive.  He can take satisfaction in knowing that he was a main instrument in helping to achieve that.  We will miss Brad and wish him much luck and success with future endeavors.  And *hopefully* one day, Brad will be back!  God bless you, Brad!

KENNY ROGERS - THE JOURNEY (2007)

Kenny Rogers has just released a new DVD called The Journey.  It traces his career from the 60's to today and Dottie is shown in video clips and Kenny talks about working with her, as well. 

THE BEST OF COUNTRY LIVE DVD * OCTOBER 3RD (2006)

On October 3rd, Passport Studio will release a live DVD called The Best Of Country Live.  The DVD contains performances by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Buck Owens and DOTTIE WEST, plus others.  Dottie's performances are from the Mike Douglas Show.  She sings You Pick Me Up (And Put Me Down) and We've Got Tonight.  You can get this DVD at Video Universe, Amazon.com or check your local stores.

DOTTIE AWARDED 'LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD' FROM THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

Brandy T. has alerted me that Dottie was honored last month at the Nashville Songwriter's Festival in Nashville with their Lifetime Achievement Award.  Dottie was one of just a few 'girl singers' that wrote and recorded their own songs.  She penned two of her biggest hits -- Here Comes My Baby Back Again (which has been recorded over 100 times) and her signature song, Country Sunshine.  At the time of her death in 1991, she had written over 400 hundred songs.  Congratulations to Dottie and the West family on this award!  It was long overdue!

Lifetime Achievement Award

THANK YOU CHET FLIPPO!

Chet Flippo (music historian, writer, and columnist for CMT.com) has written a piece in this week's Nashville Skyline on CMT.com entitled "If I Ran Nashville - It wouldn't be the same".  Being a traditional country music lover, I agree with what Mr. Flippo says (and would help him in any way I could to advance his ideas!)  Anyway, the last entry he makes is about the Country Music Hall Of Fame and that he would speed up the process so those really deserving would get in there.  To my pleasure (and surprise!) he mentions Dottie!  Chet's been around Nashville and music in general forever.  Maybe he can help and put in a good word to TPTB and get Dottie in the Hall!  Here's the link - check it out for yourself!

If I Ran Nashville