Braves Country

Country Music Super-Star Josh Turner has moved to Georgia!  So the GRAMMY-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry just called Tug & Scott to say he wanted to come visit with us again on the Braves Country Podcast!   For nearly two decades, multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner has been one of Country Music's most recognizable voices, selling MILLIONS of records and amassing BILLIONS of global streams…   And he just released his 10th studio album - “This Country Music Thing” - so we're proud to have our buddy join us again at the Braves Radio Network Studios to talk Braves Baseball *and* Country Music… We'll talk about the Braves and why he moved to Georgia, his Greatest Hits Tour, and we'll even play a couple of tracks from his new album, including one called “Down In Georgia” and the first single "Two Steppin' On The Moon”... Josh Turner, welcome home to Georgia and welcome back to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jet Black Roses is the South's NEW Rock-and-Roll-Country-Soul Band from Red Bud, Georgia!  After seeing Jet Black Roses perform at The Fox Theatre's Revival Concert last year, Scott Munn was so impressed that he invited them on the Braves Country Podcast as they walked off stage! Since then Jet Black Roses have been touring with artists like Collective Soul and Sammy Hagar - earning new fans and standing ovations night after night.  In fact, Jet Black Roses are about to hit the road with the iconic Styx on their upcoming East Coast Tour this Fall…   And now Jet Black Roses releases their debut single and video, "King of Fools,” and they're here with guitars at the Braves Radio Network to play a few songs live in the studio, meet Tug Cowart, and get properly introduced to their fellow Braves Fans across the Southeast Jet Black Roses  - Welcome to Braves Country!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mills of R.E.M. - who famously sang “Don't Go Back to Rockville” - has come back to Braves Country!This time, Mike's here to invite Braves Fans to his own special autograph signing and baseball memorabilia event on Saturday April 27th at Duck's Dugout in Cobb County, GA!Mike will sign R.E.M. records and guitars and is offering his “Monster” baseball memorabilia collection to the public to raise funds for his Charitable Foundation…So Tug and Scott are excited to get all the details to you before we're “Out of Time”!Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Mike Mills - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indigo Girls are synonymous with Georgia - on a par with Braves baseball, Peaches, the Dawgs or The Fox Theatre!  Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are coming home to Atlanta to play the Fox Theatre on Sunday April 28th for a very special benefit concert. The annual Fox Revival show is going to be epic again this year! Hosted by Kevn Kinney and featuring the Indigo Girls, Charlie Starr with Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke, Matthew Sweet, and Shawn Mullins… As usual, the Fox Revival rolls out another TRUE Atlanta All-Star Team!  And to invite y'all to the Revival at the Fox, we're honored to host one half of the Indigo Girls!  Amy Ray - welcome to Braves Country! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackberry Smoke has a lot in common with the Braves… both hail from Atlanta, Georgia and represent the South worldwide; and both are always in 1st place. And Blackberry Smoke has done it again with their new record “Be Right Here” which is a triple-crown winner, debuting at NUMBER ONE on THREE Charts; Rock, Country, and Americana - all at the same time! We'll play a few songs from the new record, talk about the BIG Revival Show coming up April 28th at The Fox Theatre; and of course, we'll honor the late, great Brit Turner with the incomparable Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke LIVE at the Braves Radio Network studios on the first 2024 episode of the Braves Country Podcast!  Charlie Starr - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band is just like Santa Claus! Every December we can count on him to come down the chimney here at the Braves Radio Network Studios!HOP is BACK for a THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR for our Braves Country Podcast CHRISTMAS SPECIAL and this time, he's brought some very special ELVES from his musical work-shop; Nick Niespodziani and Dave Freeman of Atlanta's own YACHT ROCK REVIEW!HOP's BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS RECORD with Yacht Rock Review is titled “Let's Get Frosty” and features 12 tracks of Christmas Songs with guests including Yacht Rock, Debby Boone, Amos Lee, and even his talented daughter Lily Faith Hopkins on a spirited rendition of the new classic, “Let It Go”!And HOP's BIG “SOUNDS OF THE SEASON” CONCERT is coming up WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20th at The Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, GA with Yacht Rock Review and very special guests Emily Sailers of the Indigo Girls, David Ryan Harris, Ruby Velle, and Hop's Daughter Lily Faith plus a few special surprises!‘Santa Hop' and his Elves are all here with guitars and even a saxophone; so let's GET FROSTY with John Driskell Hopkins and Friends…MERRY CHRISTMAS & WELCOME TO BRAVES COUNTRY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a 60th birthday surprise from a wife to her husband is now an INCREDIBLE compilation album sure to go down in history as one of the most unique and impressive ever produced.  A wide-ranging group of talented musicians and artists have come together to celebrate one of the world's most important, yet under-sung heroes; national treasure, Kevn Kinney.  "Let's Go Dancing: Said the Firefly to the Hurricane, A Compilation Celebrating the Songs of Kevn Kinney" is available on Record Store Day; Nov. 24th, 2023. And will be released on TastyGoodyRecords.com on November 28th *and* in even more stores on Dec. 1st. And CDs and the full digital album will be released Jan. 5th, 2024.  So to celebrate and tell us the story behind this massive four-album undertaking, we're joined by the project's Producer, Visual Artist, Anna Jensen (aka Mrs. Kinney) and her husband who is also the lyricist and front man of Atlanta's own Drivin N Cryin; our favorite Braves Fan ever - Mr. Kevn Kinney - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Briscoe Hay is Athens Georgia music royalty. Her “first-wave” band PYLON helped create the Athens music scene and heavily influenced the 80's & 90's American pop underground. AllMusic wrote that Pylon's "role as elder statesmen of the alternative rock explosion is unassailable”. Along with R.E.M. and the B-52's, Pylon is part of the “Big Three of Athens Music” and were among the first artists to be enshrined on the new Athens Music Walk of Fame. And Vanessa keeps the heart and soul of PYLON music moving into the future with her new band, the Pylon Reenactment Society. From their new debut album "Magnet Factory”, to her definitive PYLON collection simply titled “BOX”, to a scorching track on the upcoming Kevn Kinney Tribute Album - Hay is keeping her foundational music in a leadership role. She's still an Athens resident who never misses a Dawgs game and is a life-long Braves fan, too! And it's an incredible honor to have her join us today - Vanessa Briscoe Hay, welcome to Braves Country! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GRAMMY nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE are a dynamic force in rock music. They've generated over one BILLION streams, topped the Billboard Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world. Their surprise eighth studio album "Into The Mystery" was their 5th No. 1 album and now NEEDTOBREATHE's 9th Studio album “Caves", their most ambitious yet has just been released to critical acclaim. NEEDTOBREATHE's 'Caves World Tour' with Judah & The Lion kicked off in Savannah, GA this month and they'll be back in Braves Country November 15-18 with stops in Nashville, Birmingham, Greensboro, and Saturday November 18th at Gas South Arena here in Atlanta, Georgia! NEEDTOBREATHE has been called Southern Rock, Christian Rock, Country, and Alternative - but really they're just an American Rock band from South Carolina, Braves Country U.S.A. And we heard that Josh Lovelace of NEEDTOBREATHE is a true fan of the Atlanta Braves and wanted to talk about baseball, music, and life with us… so we're honored to talk with him today… Josh Lovelace of NEEDTOBREATHE - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Braves Country Podcast, we'll meet STORIE - a brand new artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Storie has adopted all of the things we love about the American South and seems to fit right in; even though he is actually from Scotland!  This prolific singer-songwriter is taking audiences by surprise across North America with his soulful folk-rock and is just back from a tour across Canada opening for Atlanta Rockers, Collective Soul. His new record is a “Live At The Print Shop” release and his manager is our old friend, Adam Blank, who has brought him up to the Braves Radio Network Studios today to meet our listeners and play a couple of his stunning songs LIVE - right here on the Braves Country Podcast. STORIE - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braves Country Podcast Episode 100: Georgia Bulldogs Legend, David Pollack has a heart-to-heart talk with Tug Cowart and Scott Munn about Braves Baseball, Georgia Football, his time at ESPN GameDay, Family, Faith, Fitness, and what his focus is now - which is not what you might expect…  PLUS: 100th episode celebration messages from Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke, Michelle Malone, Sid Bream, David Lowery & Bryan J. Howard of Cracker, Adam Hood, Wes Bayliss of The Steel Woods, Demun Jones, John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band, Angie Aparo, David Barbe of Drive-By Truckers, Stevie Tombstone, Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin, and Joel Solomon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy and Emmy winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt is aMilitary Brat from Virginia who went to the College of William and Mary! Youknow him from movies like Zoolander, Starsky and Hutch, and the voiceof ‘Remy' the rat in Pixar's Oscar-winning movie, Ratatouille; and from TV Showslike Parks and Recreation, The King of Queens, The Goldberg's and even anappearance on Seinfeld! This October, he's bringing his stand-up comedy home to the South onhis “Effervescent” tour which features some very special stops throughoutBraves Country; Wednesday October 18th Patton Oswalt returns to the 40 WattClub in Athens, Georgia and he stops by the City Winery in Atlanta on FridayOctober 20th and Nashville on Saturday October 21st.Oswalt is returning to Athens to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his firstcomedy album, “Feelin' Kinda Patton” which was recorded at the 40 Watt Club.And we hear that the Mayor of Athens is going to present him with the KeyTo The City! So, we're excited to talk about it with the man, himself; Mr. Patton Oswalt -Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything about the Devon Worley Band makes you think of the South! Big classic guitar riffs and a soulful female lead singer belting out anthems! They've even shared the stage with bands like Whiskey Myers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. However, these up-and-coming-Country-Rockers are really from Minneapolis, Minnesota...We've heard great things about this new band and they're playing Smith's Olde Bar this Thursday September 14th along with Atlanta's own Dave Franklin and Nelson Nolen; so we had to get Ms. Devon Worley on the phone to invite music fans to join us for their big Atlanta debut… Devon Worley - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh & Raw Tour is BACK at The Shack! We are turning up the volume and bringing the Nashville music party to you Saturday 9.16 from 6p-9p. This Nashville singer/songwriter concert will feature NBC's The Voice finalist and hit singer/songwriter Barrett Baber and current viral Nashville singer/songwriter Taylor Goyette. Opening the show will be local duo/songwriters, The Patriarchs. This is a FREE show to attend but we are asking for donations during the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally from Dublin, Georgia, Austin Snell finished his time in the Air Force and moved to Nashville in 2022. Since then, Snell's unique blend of Rock and Country - which he calls “Grunge Country” - grabbed the attention of fans on social media and now he's approaching 100 million streams!  Austin has been all over SiriusXM Radio, opened shows for the great Willie Nelson, and now he's releasing his much debut EP, Muddy Water Rockstar, on September 8th via River House Artists and Warner Music Nashville! All that *and* he's going on his first headlining tour, including a BIG show in Athens, Georgia on Friday September 9th at one of our favorite venues, the 40 Watt Club.  And he's a Braves Fan from way back, so we're super excited to meet this rising Country Music Star! - Austin Snell, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GRAMMY winning Nashville rocker Mike Farris calls home to Braves Country from Oslo, Norway while on tour…Farris got personal on his last record, “Silver & Stone” on Compass Records. The title referred to his wife Julie's wedding ring, and the album is a celebration of their 25+ years of marriage and her steadfastness in sticking by him through his years struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Now sober for many years, Farris has the energy and conviction of a man saved, a stack of anecdotes and life experiences that would make most people's heads spin, and a soulful vocal delivery reminiscent of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Last month, Farris released his soulful rendition of the Drivin' N' Cryin' classic, “Honeysuckle Blue” for the upcoming album “Let's Go Dancing: a Celebration of Kevn Kinney” on Tasty Goody Records. It's fantastic; and we play the single half way through this episode…This Tennessee-born Rocker is known for his Soul-Singing and his major label band, The Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies - but you might not know he's a life-long fan of the Atlanta Braves and that he's coming to Mableton, Georgia on October 7th for a special “Triumph In Life” Concert… Tug and Scott are honored to have a very candid conversation with the one and only Mike Farris - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack's Cheesecake is a Watkinsville, Georgia based bakery that delivers beautiful, delicious, award-winning Cheesecakes! 15 year old owner-operator Jack Leach is a talented young man with autism who excels in playing basketball and making cheesecake. Jack is a two-time Georgia Special Olympic Basketball Gold Medalist and a huge fan of the Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and of course - the Atlanta Braves! We met Jack and his Dad, Brent recently at a Braves Game and after hearing their inspiring story, we had to invite them to the Braves Radio Network Studios to tell everyone in Braves Country about Jack's Cheesecake! So today we'll focus on Family, Faith, and Cheesecake with Jack and Brent Leach - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Raye was raised in Athens, GA. attending North Oconee HS and grew up a #Dawgs fan though her dad coached at Georgia Tech. She grew up not dancing and acting but practicing taekwondo. As a teenager Jackie changed paths and started focusing on the arts. She was accepted to TCU's elite theatre program and after graduating she moved to NYC. Jackie Raye is now is part of the touring cast for Broadway's Wicked. Jackie Raye, Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since their formation in 2007, The Baseball Project has become a part of the game by creating musical tributes to baseball, its stories and stars - and it's impact on American culture…  An indie rock super group composed of Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate), Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows), Linda Pitmon (Zuzu's Petals) and Mike Mills and Peter Buck (R.E.M.), The Baseball Project has become well-loved for their brilliant, catchy and historically accurate songs of baseball lore and oddball characters!  And this season, their fourth studio album "Grand Salami Time!" hit record stores on June 30th via Omnivore Recordings and produced by Mitch Easter, who worked with Mills and Buck in the '80s on R.E.M.'s early albums, including their debut EP, Chronic Town, and their debut album, Murmur.  Hosts Tug Cowart and Scott Munn are big fans of R.E.M., Braves baseball, and The Baseball Project - so, we're proud to welcome the Braves Fan in this "all baseball-fan rock band" to the show! Mike Mills - welcome to Braves Country! Listen & Subscribe to the Braves Country Podcast on The Podcast Park Braves Radio Network Channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and every major podcast platform! Braves Country is sponsored by our Braves Fan friends at Century 21 Solomon Properties in Savannah, Georgia servicing the historic downtown Savannah area, the Islands Area, and Atlanta,'s beach - beautiful Tybee Island, GA!  Call JOEL SOLOMON today at 912-604-0896 for ALL your Real Estate needs on the Georgia Coast! #MikeMills #TheBaseballProject #REM #GrandSalamiTime #THISISBRAVESCOUNTRY #Braves #BravesCountry  #joelsolomon #savannah #tybeeisland #realtor #century21realestate #spotifypodcasts #podcastpark #applepodcasts #bravesradionetwork #chopon #BravesCountryPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Zeiders is now over 1 BILLION audio streams as an artist and has 35 Million streams on “Pretty Little Poison." The new album, “Pretty Little Poison” is coming August 25th and includes “Ride The Lightning” with over 220 Million Streams to date.  Warren also has a Fall Tour with many dates throughout Braves Country including Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and more! (with special guests, “A Thousand Horses.") Warren Zeiders, Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Folk-Rock Singer-Songwriter, Shawn Mullins joins us live in the Braves Radio Network Studios to discuss his new Live At The Print Shop Record! And he brought both his acoustic guitar and our good friend, Adam Blank - the producer and host of Live At The Print Shop! Mullins is best known for his 1998 singe “Lullaby” which hit #1 on the Top 40 chart, was nominated for a GRAMMY Award, and was a huge hit on MTV… And today we'll dive a little deeper into this Southern man's music and life as we get to know the great Shawn Mullins - welcome to Braves Country! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vegabonds are Nashville's Alternative Southern Rock Band!Tug and Scott recently heard their new single, “Tom Petty and The Braves” and before the song even ended, we had called to invite them to the Braves Radio Network Studios!Fresh off of Hang Out Fest and coming to Marietta, Georgia on September 2nd for the Georgia Country Music Festival, The Vegabonds are LIVE in studio to talk about their love of the Braves, Tom Petty, and the South - and to perform an acoustic version of “Tom Petty and the Braves” LIVE right here on the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Gilbert is an up and coming Country artist from Texas who loves baseball so much that he's written a new beer-stained Country anthem borrowing the tune to “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” to create “Take Me Out To The Bar”!Gilbert is a friend of Atlanta Braves pitcher, Bryce Elder - and he wanted to come by the Braves Radio Network Studios to talk with us on the Braves Country Podcast!So, Tug and Scott are happy to host Country Music's newest Texas Troubadour, Mr. Grant Gilbert - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial Day Special with Jarrad Turner (U.S. Army, RET.) of The Warrior Alliance. Turner served for eight years as a 68W Health Care Specialist, 3rd Infantry Division and was deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was wounded during an attack. Turner has dedicated his post-military service to improving the quality of life and access to resources for his fellow veterans. On today's episode of the Braves Country Podcast, we'll discuss the meaning of Memorial Day, how Veterans are leaders in our community, Veteran benefits you might not be aware of, and get an update on recent big events at The Warrior Alliance. We dedicate this episode to those who've served our country. All gave some; but some gave all. And we're proud to welcome Jarrad Turner of the Warrior Alliance to the Braves Radio Network Studios - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly 30 years, award-winning documentary photographer Adam Smith has earned international acclaim for his brilliant work chronicling the musicians and landscape of the American South.  Originally from Macon, Georgia and a graduate of Ole Miss - Adam Smith now lives in Atlanta and continues to create stunning, iconic symbols of the Southern tradition.  Smith has captured the essence of Blues Artists like Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside, Country singers like Marty Stuart and Porter Wagoner, Southern Rockers like Blackberry Smoke, Lucero, and Drive-By Truckers.  And because he is a big-league Braves Fan, Adam Smith even documented Duane Allman's guitar with the 2021 World Series Trophy on top of the Braves dugout for us on Episode 36 of the Braves Country Podcast!  Today we'll hear all about growing up in Macon, studying at Ole Miss, documenting the South's greatest living historical musicians, and a lot more from this super talented Documentary Photographer...  Adam Smith - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are Braves heroes and legends, and then there's Sid Bream...Most Braves Fans know exactly where they were “When Sid Slid”!Bream was a key player for the Worst to First '91 Braves, led Atlanta back to the World Series in '92 with “The Slide”, and was there again in '93… Although Bream only spent three years in Atlanta he will always be a Brave because of the leadership and success he brought to the team. And Sid Bream is sliding into Marietta on Friday May 19th to lead-off a full weekend of big-league autograph guests at Marietta, Georgia's Sports Collectible and Autograph Show at the Union Hall Event Center.So, Tug and Scott thought it was the perfect time call him up for a conversation about "The Slide" and a whole lot more...Sid Bream - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave V. Johnson has many hats; recording artist and drummer, husband and father, and 20+ year member of Georgia Music Hall of Fame Rock Band, Drivin' N' Cryin'. The Atlanta native, originally from Logan, West Virginia is also a big fan of the Atlanta Braves! So, to complete our three episode celebration of their big show at the Fox Theatre on Saturday May 13th, Tug & Scott score a rare interview with Drivin' N' Cryin' drummer, Dave V. Johnson! Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Nielsen joins Tug & Scott to talk about Drivin' N' Cryin' returning to the Fox Theatre on Saturday May 13th for the Revival At The Fox Concert and how he's one of the very first Southern musicians to be loud and proud of the fact that he's an Atlanta Braves Fan! Since 1985, Drivin' N' Cryin' has represented the South with their special blend of Folk, Country, and Rock Music.  Atlanta's favorite Rock Band started when today's guest, Tim Nielsen - a bass player from Minnesota - met Kevn Kinney, a guitar player and songwriter from Milwaukee and started what would become one of the greatest Southern Alternative Rock bands of all time. Tim Nielsen and the band have kept the music rockin' and the tires rollin' all the way to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and beyond… Tim Nielsen, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 38 years now, Kevn Kinney has led his Southern Alternative Rock band, Drivin' N' Cryin' all around the world spreading great energy through his positive and uplifting songs. And for the first time in ten years, Kinney is back with a very special solo record called “Think About It” - a thought provoking record that is anything but “solo” as Kinney surrounded himself with friends in the studio; members of R.E.M., Drive-By Truckers, players from Col. Bruce Hampton's former band, and more!  And with the help of Producer, David Barbe (Son Volt, Drive-By Truckers, Sugar), “Think About It" is an instant Americana Classic. And Drivin' N' Cryin' plays the Fox Theatre on Saturday May 13th! So, we're overcome with joy and blessed beyond belief to have Kevn join us in the Braves Radio Network Studios to talk about the new record and play a few songs for a special “Think About It” edition of the Braves Country Podcast. Plus Kevn always likes to talk Braves baseball!  Kevn Kinney, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Carolina's own Patrick Davis has had a LOT going on since we last talked with him on Episode 56 of Braves Country - Davis got married to Ms. Lauren Jenkins, has been traveling the world spreading his special blend of Country Gospel Rock and Roll, and even played a show with Edwin McCain at the 2022 GatorBowl before South Carolina battled hard against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish… and when Davis called us from an airplane yesterday wanting to invite Braves Fans to his show this Thursday night in Atlanta we were glad to hear from him again! Patrick Davis - welcome back to Braves Country!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WELCOME TO THE BRAVES COUNTRY PODCAST LIVE AT HOTEL INDIGO'S RIALTO ROOM - PRESENTED BY LIVE AT THE PRINT SHOP! THANK YOU ALL FOR CHECKING OUT OUR 2023 OPENING DAY ATLANTA BRAVES CELEBRATION! LIVE MUSIC FROM COREY SMITH, LEVI LOWREY, AND SPECIAL GUEST KEVN KINNEY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WELCOME TO THE BRAVES COUNTRY PODCAST LIVE at SMITH'S OLDE BAR - PRESENTED BY LIVE AT THE PRINT SHOP! THANK YOU ALL FOR CHECKING OUT OUR 2023 PRE-SEASON ATLANTA BRAVES CELEBRATION! LIVE MUSIC FROM LAUREN & JASON MORROW, DAVE FRANKLIN AND HIS RIGHT HAND MAN NELSON NOLAN, AND SPECIAL GUEST MICHELLE MALONE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by Scott Johnson, President and CEO of the Warrior Alliance - who's here to discuss TWA's new expanded support from the Atlanta Braves, the recent VetLanta Q-1 Summit at The Battery Atlanta where hundreds of Veterans signed up for the PACT ACT - and his big announcement of TWA's new Legal Services initiative, and the upcoming Veteran Impact Awards on Thursday May 11, 2023 right here at the Battery Atlanta at the Roxy Theatre… Scott Johnson, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Blank has done it AGAIN! The creator and host of "Live At At The Print Shop", Atlanta's Internet Live Music Show is BACK to talk about two BIG nights of Braves Chat and Live Music that he's presenting; Wednesday March 22nd Braves Country LIVE with Ryan Klesko, Lauren Morrow, and Dave Franklin at Smith's Olde Bar *and* Opening Day, Thursday March 30th Braves Country LIVE with Ryan Klesko, Corey Smith, and Levi Lowrey at The Rialto Room at Hotel Indigo in Athens! Both shows benefit The Warrior Alliance and The Shepherd's Men - two important Georgia-based Veteran's support organizations! Tickets are just 10 bucks - so rally your friends and get advance tickets before they sell out! AND: Adam has a brilliant new batch of "Live At The Print Shop" Episodes to tell us about; including The Steel Woods, Blues Traveler, and Colin Hay of Men At Work! So we're excited to have Adam join us in the Braves Radio Network Studios to discuss our two favorite subjects: Live Music and the Atlanta Braves! Adam Blank, welcome back to the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screen. You might know David Cross from his Comedy Specials on HBO, NY Times Best Selling Books, outrageous Comedy Albums, and of course his zany roles on the HBO sketch comedy series "Mr. Show" and as 'Tobias Funke' in the hilarious TV sitcom, "Arrested Development". Originally from Atlanta, Cross now lives in Brooklyn, NY but he returns to his roots for a tour of the South this Spring on his “Worst Daddy In The World Tour”!  Mr. David Cross - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Caray recently announced that he's going home to St. Louis to broadcast Cardinals games. For Braves Fans, this marks the end of a joyous, golden era inbroadcasting. For 46 years the Caray family has been the voice of Braves Fans and kept things fun; no matter what was happening on the field. 2023 is the first season since 1976 to not feature a member of the Caray family on the radio or TVbroadcast team. Braves baseball springs eternal, but we're going to miss him. So we wanted to talk with Chip and thank him on behalf of Braves Fans everywhere...Chip Caray, welcome to the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there was Stetson Bennett, there was Benjamin  Franklin “Buck” Belue! Buck Belue famously  quarterbacked the Georgia Bulldogs to a 12-0 record in  1980, culminating with a 17-10 win over Notre Dame Jan.  1, 1981 in the Sugar Bowl to give UGA the National  Championship! And this year, Buck takes Dawgs Fans  on a trip down memory lane with his NEW book, “Inside  the Hedges: The Quarterback's Journey to the 1980  National Championship”. The Valdosta, Georgia native  also lettered in baseball all four years at Georgia, played  three years in the Montreal Expos organization, played  pro football in the USFL for the Jacksonville Bulls, and  coached at Valdosta State! And since 2000, Belue has  been a key sports radio host on 680TheFan. So it's quite  an honor to have him join us today; Buck Belue,  welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of the Braves Country Podcast, we're honored to be joined by the 2 time Grammy Award winning founder and lead singer of the 4 time PLATINUM hip-hop collective ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT! Our guest is joining us to invite listeners to the 10th Annual Alzheimer Music Festival THIS SATURDAY Night at The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia! Braves Country welcomes the one and only, SPEECH!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lowery is one of the most layered and important figures in modern Southern Music. Most folks know his big 90's Rock Radio hits with his Alternative Southern Rock band Cracker, but there is so much more to Lowery; his vital first band Camper Van Beethoven, his reflective solo recordings, his own Pitch-A-Tent Record Label, standing up against digital music piracy, teaching Music Business at the University of Georgia and a whole lot more. Plus, he's an old-school Braves Fan and a newly converted Dawgs Fan. And Cracker plays the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta for the Alzheimer's Music Fest on Saturday February 4th, so we thought this would be the perfect time to call him up and talk shop! David Lowery, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Chad Holbrook is a two-time College World Series Champion with the South Carolina Gamecocks and now he's in his 6th season as the Head Coach of the College of Charleston Cougars baseball program. With over 20 years of coaching, six trips to the College World Series, and 17 NCAA Regional appearances, Holbrook is one of the most recognized names in NCAA coaching. He is the only active coach to have been to eight NCAA Super Regionals, made six College World Series, five national championship appearances and won two national championships. And Chad Holbrook is a true Southern gentleman who absolutely loves Southern life, baseball, and culture. And when we heard how much he loves music, we had to invite him to join us on the Braves Country Podcast! Coach Chad Holbrook - welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The phrase “Cowboy Mouth” typically is defined as “one with a loud and raucous voice,” and the term fits perfectly as the name of the best rock band ever from New Orleans, LA. This is especially true for their legendary live performances that have been described as celebratory, life-affirming experiences possessing the ability to change lives. And if you haven't witnessed the live revival Cowboy Mouth concert experience, it's vital that you get tickets for the 10th Annual Alzheimer's Music Fest coming up on Saturday February 4th at the Buckhead Theatre! We're fired up to talk with Louisiana Music Hall of Famer, Cowboy Mouth Creator and Lead Drummer-Singer, the one and only - Mr. Fred LeBlanc! Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Starr is a world-class Songwriter, Guitarist, and Family Man. He's also a true fan of Atlanta Braves Baseball and SEC Football. (Auburn, but he gives much respect to our National Champion Georgia Bulldogs!) Charlie helped us kick-off the Braves Country Podcast in 2021 on Episode 3 and now he's back in 2023 for Episode 69 after a couple more years of touring and recording with his world-renown Atlanta-based Southern Rock band, Blackberry Smoke!  The band takes a break in January every year and that's when Charlie Starr plays special solo acoustic shows in his favorite Southern towns.  So, being a true Southern Gentleman, Charlie joins us today to personally invite each and every listener to come visit him on his acoustic tour of Braves Country!  We'll play a couple of Blackberry Smoke songs and we'll talk about some of his favorite subjects; SEC Football, Braves Baseball, Blackberry Smoke Recording and more!  Charlie Starr - welcome back to the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 68: Corey Smith is BACK! The fan-made singer-songwriter from Jefferson, Georgia who "tells it like it is” - Smith has a brand new album called “Suburban Drawl” and he's here to premiere the first single “Still In The Running”!    We'll play the album version at the end of the show, but he's brought his trusty acoustic guitar to the Braves Radio Network to play it live in studio, as well!    Smith also invites us all to his big Atlanta show coming up Saturday, January 21st at the Buckhead Theatre!   And since he's such a big Braves and Dawgs Fan, we'll hope to get his thoughts and predictions for 2023 across the wide-world of Sports…     Corey Smith, welcome back to the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised just outside of Atlanta, Jordan James followed his musical dreams through Los Angeles and now Nashville, where he's one of Country Music's rising stars. Jordan joined us in the studio on Braves Country Episode 29 and we got to know his full story he even performed a special acoustic version of his hit Country Song “Y'all Come Back Now”. Well, true to the song; he's come back! Jordan James is here to celebrate Christmas with us by sharing two tracks from his new EP “Christmas On My Mind” which is a fresh, new take on some classic holiday songs that are bound to become a Christmas standard… Jordan James is a big-time Atlanta Braves Fan, so we'll talk about the Braves off-season moves and what he wants to see under the Braves' Christmas Tree this year! So take a break from all that Christmas shopping and gift wrapping, freshen up your EggNog, and let's celebrate Christmas with Jordan James on the Braves County Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Driskell Hopkins is fighting back in the face of adversity! Last Christmas, the Zac Brown Band founding member was diagnosed with ALS and his response shows exactly what he's made of. Hop formed the Hop On A Cure organization - committed to supporting research to prevent, reverse, and cure ALS while raising awareness, building a compassionate community, and unleashing the healing power of hope.  Hop continues to record and tour with the Zac Brown Band and is also spreading joy and hope with his annual Christmas Records and Concerts which now support Hop On A Cure… He'll have a big Georgia concert on Thursday December 15th at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. You can get the ticket link at JohnDriskellHopkins dot com.  And today, for the second year in a row, we're honored to have the great John Driskell Hopkins join us on the Braves Country Podcast to celebrate Christmas with his timeless, classic Christmas music! John Driskell Hopkins - welcome to Braves Country and Merry Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dale Murphy and Fred McGriff are on the Hall of Fame's Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot and we'll find out this Sunday if they'll be inducted. Tug & Scott discuss their careers and HOF chances - and explain why they hope it's an “All Braves” induction that includes Murphy, McGriff, and Andruw Jones! And Tug and Scott announce a special @bravescountrypodcast Facebook contest you will not want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackberry Smoke is playing their BIG annual homecoming show in Atlanta, Georgia at the Fabulous Fox Theatre this Friday after Thanksgiving! And Blackberry Smoke guitar player, Paul Jackson joins us to talk about the show, introduce us to his lovely wife Amanda, tell us the amazing story of the struggles he's overcome to become one of the greatest Dads and Musicians on the planet. Paul & Amanda Jackson have a lot to be thankful for and we're grateful that they joined us in the Braves Radio Network Studios for this special Thanksgiving Edition… Direct from Newnan, Georgia - Paul & Amanda Jackson - Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolling Stone says Dillon Carmichael is “Country music's most convincing young star since Chris Stapleton,” and since unleashing his critically acclaimed 2018 debut, "Hell on an Angel", he's toured with everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Dwight Yoakam, written a song for Travis Tritt's latest album, racked up millions of streams, gone viral on social media, and even gotten engaged! And now the title track of his new record, “Son of A” debuted as the #1 most-added single at Country radio and Carmichael continues to tour hard in 2022, headlining his own ‘Son of A' tour and opening for the likes of Brooks & dunn, Cody johnson, Brothers Osborne, and more. Born and raised in Burgin, Kentucky, the 6'4” troubadour is a Braves fan and a Kentucky Wildcats fan so we're excited to talk Dillon Carmichael today! Welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been to a Braves game in the last 16 years, then you know Mark Owens! -Owens has been the the Braves In-Game Stadium Host and Lead Tomahawk Chopper for well over 1200 games!!!And Owens has kept Braves Fans fully entertained by hosting such exciting events as The NAPA Cap Shuffle, Pop-Fly Contests, Home Depot Tool Race, and Race The Freeze!But it's those big playoff moments, when the national broadcast cameras were about to come on where Owens made his true mark.Telling us like it is! Saying "GET TO YOUR SEATS AND LET'S SHOW THE WORLD THAT BRAVES COUNTRY IS LOUD AND PROUD” - leading the Fans all the way to a World Series Championship in 2021 and now, after 16 years - walking away on his own terms… We've invited him into the studio today to discuss his 16 year Braves career, tell us all what's coming next for him, and give him the mic one more time to address the Fans in Braves Country! Mark Owens - welcome to the Braves Country Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braves World Series Champion Ryan Klesko joins the show to recap the 2022 Braves season. He talks about his experiences, what the players will learn from this season and what they will do to prepare for the 2023 campaign. His new travel baseball organization, the cool concert he just went to with a bunch of country and rock stars, and what he did to help friends dig out in Florida following Hurricane Ian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you like Country music and you're on any social media app, you've probably seen Cooper Alan on your screen... The up and coming Country singer has independently built a fanbase of over 8.5 million followers and his songs have over 80 million streams! Originally from Winston Salem, NC, he spent his high school and college years playing bars, college campuses, and Honky Tonks all across the Carolinas before he packed up his guitar and moved to Nashville… Now his special mix of Country and Southern Hip-Hop has earned him tons of fans, hit songs, and big tours with artists like Kid Rock. Cooper Alan is playing across the Southeast this fall, including stops in Rome, GA on Oct 27th, Nashville November 10th, and Athens Georgia on November 11th… AND we hear that Cooper is a Braves Fan so we're calling him up to talk about all of it on this episode of the Braves Country Podcast… Cooper Alan, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.