Jeannie C. Riley is another Real Texan having been born in Stamford and grew up in Anson, Texas. And yes, there is still no dancin’ in Anson. She had a big hit with Harper Valley PTA released in 1968. She wore mini skirts and go-go boots, but she is a true born again Christian.
Jeannie C.Riley was a pretty big deal back in the day and she had 5 Grammy nominations and four Country Music Association Nominations. She suffered later from clinical depression and went from a size 5 to a size 26 and was bedridden for several years until family and friends intervened and has since recovered.
Same song, different version
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What did you mean by “there is still no dancin’ in Anson”? Do you mean dancing is outlawed there? Is it like in that movie Footloose where dancing is banned?
Hey Travis….well, as of a few years ago, there actually was no ‘dancin’ in Anson.’ Yep, that’s a fact. The town leaders wanted nothing to do with dancing and it just was not allowed. Things have probably mellowed a bit by now….but not much.