Hi I have received hundreds of messages regarding the discussion about me on pp50-52 of Ralph Emery's new book, "The View From Nashville." I will personally answer each message. I spent several hours on this yesterday and have already answered some of you. I am answering the replies in the order received in most cases. So please be patient. I will spend several hours each day until I have answered all of you. I do not mean to discourage those who have not yet written from doing so. Please feel free to do so, just do not expect an immediate return reply. It may take several days. I also appreciate the fact that many of you have offered to help in my genealogical research and I have even found new cousins already. I guess my post was "genealogical" after all. Many music stars have, shall I say, have less than credible reputations. I am proud to say that those stars with whom I was there by their side at the very beginning of their careers have rewarded the faith and dedication I gave to them by being wonderful examples and role models even under the spotlight of superstardom. Alan Jackson, Collin Raye(real name Bubba Wray) and Mark Miller, leader of Sawyer Brown, have thereby created a both rich and credible legacy for their own descendants and have strengthened the image of country music to all of us. I am lucky to have worked with them and lucky to have began this pursuit of my roots which has led to my association with many of you. I truly have been "blessed" in this life. As a lighthearted footnote to my original posting, I would like to mention a reply that I received from Australia stating that in Australia "chasing skirts" and "chasing roots" mean the same thing. "Oh, the wonders of the English language!" Happy Hunting! Stan