Leon Russell’s “Hummingbird”: A Love Song to Chris O’Dell

By Nancy Ruth | June 22, 2025 |

When superstar Leon Russell wrote “Hummingbird,” he wasn’t just crafting a song; he was writing a love letter and tribute to someone very special, Chris O’Dell. Most music fans know that Leon was inspired to compose “Pisces Apple Lady” for Chris, but fewer realize he also created “Hummingbird” for her, which is more of a…

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Hometown Heroes Concert at Aquafest, September 3, 1983

By Nancy Ruth | August 19, 2024 |

Hometown Heroes Concert at Aquafest, September 3,  1983 The inaugural Great Raft Race was organized and initiated by Ron Blue, the General Manager of KRMG, to be held on Labor Day in September 1973. There were over 160 raft entries and 500 competitors that first year, with a $1000 cash prize up for grabs. The…

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