Lester Flatt worked for Monroe at the time Earl Scruggs was considered for Bill Monroeâs band, the Blue Grass Boys, in 1946. The two left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed the Foggy Mountain Boys.
Sharon Millians received the Governor's Yellow Rose of Texas Award. Texas Governor Rick Perry awarded Sharon S. Millians the 2012 Yellow Rose of Texas Award. The Yellow Rose of Texas Award was conceived during the term of Governor Allan Shivers and is given to honor Texas women who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer and community service.
But the Yellow Rose of Texas is the only girl for me. When the Rio Grande is flowing, the starry skies are bright. She walks along the river in the quiet summer night. I know that she remembers, when we parted long ago. I promise to return again, and not to leave her so.