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Benefit for Leon Chambers July 19!

This note in from Albert and Debbie Talley:

I'm sure you have already heard about Leon. He has colon cancer. They were supposed to start a round of chemo last week. There is a benefit planned for July 19 in Rockwall at Southern Junction, 5574 SH 276, Royse City, TX, 972-771-2418. Donations may be sent c/o TSGA, 2500 W. Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76033. Please make all checks payable to LEON CHAMBERS. There will be a silent auction. The benefit will be 2pm - 7pm.

Leon Rausch also called with news of the dance, and added, "Leon has played at so many benefits and now it's our turn to help him."

Please pass this note on so everyone has a chance to come to the dance and/or help out. This small California office has very limited email capabilities.

Keep Leon and Sarah Chambers in your prayers.

Barbara Martin, Publisher
Western Swing Monthly


Congratulations to the following 2009 Heroes of Western Music.

Gene Niven Buddy Hrabal Clint Cozart
Chuck Cusimano Chuck Jones Jack Brown
Johnny Boatright Jimmy Young Buddy Emmons
Jerry Tatum Howard Higgins Jay Riley
Dayna Wills Dugg Collins Hugo Chambers
Rick Langford

  • Presidents Choice Award - Brady Bowen
  • Disc Jockey Of The Year: Tracy Pitcock, KNEL, Brady, Texas and
    Howard Staub, KOTS, Deming, NM (Posthumous)
  • Publication Of The Year: Joe Baker's Backforty Bunkhouse Newsletter
  • Venue Of The Year: Church Of Western Swing, Turkey, Texas
  • Rising Star Of The Year: Jess Meadors
  • Fans Of The Year: Buddy & Darlene Thornton
  • Lifetime Achievement Award For Western Music Promoter: Lynn Carter-Morgan
  • Creative Achievement Award Of The Year: Etienne (A-10) Etcheverry