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| | The Brush Creek Follies - Favorites |
 | | Arriving in Kansas City from their native Oklahoma, brothers James "Guy," Charles "Skeeter," and John "Vic" Willis, joined by bassists such as fellow Oklahoman Chuck Wright (shown right), forged a crowd-pleasing sound from bluegrass, Western swing, and country rhythms. |
 | | A favorite of Follies audiences, the Oklahoma Wranglers appeared on several KMBC programs, including the original "Brush Creek Follies," and the "Dinner Bell Roundup" with singing cowgirl twins Kit and Kay. |
 | | Despite being the first group to record with Hank Williams, the Willis Brothers are probably best known for their 30-year association with the Grand Ole Opry, and the truck-driving songs they recorded for the Starday label, including their top-10 country hit, "Give Me 40 Acres," from 1964. |
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