Stay Forever

A few days ago, one of my favorite country music artists died of complications of early onset dementia. Hal Ketchum was just 67 years old.

I was a late comer to the country music scene, being fully immersed in the world of twang only after I moved to Montana. One day, after loving him from afar, I got the opportunity to meet Hal. We were both waiting for a flight at DFW airport. He was sitting across from me, sporting these scuffed up boots and faded jeans. But the hair. Oh that hair. It could make any girl swoon.

As a longtime fan, today's quote comes from his song, "Stay Forever." I only wish he could have......

"If you could see inside, this aching heart of mine. Maybe you would stay forever." - Hal Ketchum