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Listen To Ralph Stanley and His Best Soundtrack “O Death”

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

“O Death”

Is a traditional American folk song recorded by Ralph Stanley. Stanley’s version of the song became one of the soundtrack used in the 2000s American film O Brother, Where Art Thou?. He won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2002.

The Song’s Theme

 

 

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