Link: The truth comes out
So THE SOURCE for this person's claim that Leo "recanted" what he told Larry for his book is "Leo Jackson's daughter"? That's strange. I didn't know Leo had a daughter. Was there ever a DNA test that proved that? NO.
Did Leo dispute paternity regarding this alleged daughter? YES.
The writer is obviously referring to Joyce Jackson's daughter, Joy, and Joyce has repeatedly asserted unequivocally that Leo was the father of her child. She even made this claim in her book -- the same book in which she asserted that she and Leo "loved" each other for 50 years, and pretended like she had a legitimate marriage to him when, in fact, it only lasted mere days and was arranged by Mary Reeves.
A rather well informed defender of Larry's and someone who lives in Nashville and knew Leo and Nell Jackson has posted the truth about this matter on Amazon that is most interesting, and is worth reading. Click the link below to view it.
And incidentally, various members of the Reeves and White families have bought multiple copies of Larry's book to give as gifts. One White family member bought 14 COPIES this past Christmas. Larry also has had long conversations with Reeves family members around the holidays that were most cordial.
As for the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, I am not aware of them taking any official position regarding ANY book.
It was amusing to see Peter Atkinson post his agreement on Amazon that the book is "full of filth." He was a charter member of the trash site posting club and has been vilifying Larry for years. My guess is, with the 50th anniversary coming up, some of these characters are expecting some big project or announcement so they have worked themselves up into a frenzy trying to discredit Larry ahead of time. They've had so much success so far, haven't they? -- JULIE
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