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The Good Ol' Country

album was written and recorded by Dick Barnes, former North Carolina State Senator and former member of the North Carolina State House of Representatives. Dicks extraordinary gift for writing and recording songs is evidenced by the works on this CD. Several songs on this album have hit high on the charts worldwide.

The Booze It & Lose It

song is one of numerous original songs created and recorded by North Carolina songwriter and musician Dick Barnes. It is a fast paced country song with a strong bluegrass crossover sound and beat. It is a humorous song that encourages those who booze to think twice and act responsibly before driving on our highways. This song has been on numerous charts worldwide

The North Carolina...The Place To Be

song is a fast paced Bluegrass love song written about the Great State of North Carolina. . "This special song is a "Bluegrass Heaven" cut. Here's some of the best "pick'n".."sing'n"..and "writ'n" in Bluegrass history!!"- IndieWorld Country Record Reviews  

This song has hit # 1 on numerous charts worldwide.

About Dick Barnes:

Dick Barnes has been performing since the young age of three. Coming from a family of 12 children that is made up two Gospel Quartets and a Duet, Dick's early years were spent performing in many churches throughout the south. His deep musical roots broadened over the years to include performing country western and bluegrass music. He has shared the stage with many well known artist. His broad versatility along with his extraordinary gift for writing and recording songs is evidenced by the Country, Bluegrass and Novelty songs on these CDs. Dick's future plans include the release of more of the songs he has written and he intends to continue writing and performing new material. Dick is a native of North Carolina, a former member of the North Carolina State Senate and a former member of the North Carolina State House of Representatives.