Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley

Moe Bandy, born in Meridian, Mississippi, is known for keeping hardcore honky tonk alive during the 1970s. With hits like "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life" and "Bandy the Rodeo Clown," Bandy's music often delved into themes of drinking and cheating. He frequently collaborated with Joe Stampley, producing popular duets like "Just Good Ol' Boys." Bandy's accolades include the ACM's Song of the Year for "It's a Cheatin' Situation" with Janie Fricke. He later opened the Moe Bandy Americana Theater in Branson, Missouri, continuing to perform and release music.