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Garth Brooks Surprises Steve Wariner at Walk of Fame



The late Hank Williams Sr., Steven Curtis Chapman, Merle Kilgore, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kirk Whalum and Steve Wariner are now immortalized on the Music City Walk of Fame. The Class of 2008 was inducted Sunday at a ceremony in Nashville's Hall of Fame Park, where commemorative sidewalk markers honoring each inductee were unveiled.

Garth Brooks was a surprise guest speaker at the event, introducing his good friend and 'Longneck Bottle' duet partner, Steve Wariner. He spoke to the crowd about Wariner's first No. 1 single.

"I know exactly where I was when I heard 'All Roads Lead To You,'" Brooks raved. "I remember the truck I was in, and I was hearing the voice of a guy that was singin' for the workin' man."

The Music City Walk of Fame is a landmark tribute to artists and songwriters from all genres of music who have made significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville.

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Rich Blackmore

Three cheers for Steve Wariner! Steve is a role model for everyone in the biz - you simply could not ask for a finer gentleman to work with or just have a down to Earth conversation with. I met him when he was playing bass for Dottie West many years ago. When he was first getting his own recordings out and playing bass for Chet Atkins at the same time he produced a recording session for me that was a totally top notch product-- he brought in a number of his friends to play the material - the product sounded great, and Steve as always was just excellent to get along with -- made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Steve Wariner for President I say!

April 26 2008 at 12:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathy

In my opinion, Nashville (and Country Music) have never truly appreciated the awesome talents of Steve Wariner. Besides his incredible song-writing ability, golden voice, jaw-dropping musicianship, and superb watercolor talents, he is the most sincere and humble person I have ever met. I have found no one else "in the business" with a bigger heart! Congrats, Steve! Well deserved!

April 24 2008 at 9:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathy

In my opinion, Nashville (and Country Music) have never truly appreciated the awesome talents of Steve Wariner. Besides his incredible song-writing ability, golden voice, jaw-dropping musicianship, and superb watercolor talents, he is the most sincere and humble man I have ever met. I have found no one else "in the business" so sweet, nor with a bigger heart! Congrats, Steve! Well deserved!

April 24 2008 at 9:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Renee

All I can say is that it's about darned time for all of those stars to be commemorated. All are awesome artists with Steve Wariner being my favorite of the lot. Congratulations to all of them on their achievements!

April 24 2008 at 4:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Linda

Steve Wariner and Garth Brooks -- two class acts in my book. Congrats, Steve!

April 23 2008 at 1:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply