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Welcome to 'TRUTH With Tara' my brand new series of filmed podcasts! 'TRUTH with Tara' is a podcast centered around singers, musicians, and industry leaders and telling the truth of how they got to be where they are! This episode I'm so excited to sit down with the one and only Austin Brown! A powerhouse vocalist and a key member of the award-winning a cappella group Home Free, Austin has captivated millions with his rich tenor voice and dynamic performances. With Home Free, he's topped the Billboard Country charts, won NBC's The Sing-Off, and toured worldwide, bringing a fresh twist to country and a cappella music. Beyond the group, Austin has made a name for himself as a solo artist, releasing original music that blends country, soul, and pop influences. Today, we'll dive into his journey, his creative process, and what's next for him— I hope you enjoy!

On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, Sara sits down with country music legend Tracy Lawrence! Tracy shares how music came easy to him once he decided to teach himself guitar off the back of a church camp book. He never pictured himself performing for the masses, but is beyond grateful for the life he has built around it. The two of them also discuss Tracy's 19 year strong charity, Mission Possible, which provides meals to the homeless community here in Nashville during the holidays. Tune in to hear more about Tracy's journey in music, his family life, and what their favorite Thanksgiving dishes are!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tracy Lawrence: One of several rock-tinged honky tonk singers who rose to fame in the early '90s, Tracy Lawrence has gained a loyal audience for his mix of modern and traditional country sounds. Born in Atlanta, Texas, in 1968, Lawrence was already a fixture of his local honky tonk scene by the time he was a teenager, and after college, he moved to Nashville where he worked on honing his craft while working various day jobs and competing in talent shows. His breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of his first song titled Sticks and Stones, which set the stage for a career that would see him land 40 singles on the Billboard Country charts. Among them are the chart-topping hits "Can't Break It to My Heart," "My Second Home," and "Find Out Who Your Friends Are."   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tracy Lawrence: Instagram -( @therealtracylawrence  ) TikTok - (@tracy_lawrence) Facebook - (@therealtracylawrence) Youtube - (@therealtracylawrence) Website - www.tracylawrence.com   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube - ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective) Twitter - (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, Sara sits down with country music legend Tracy Lawrence! Tracy shares how music came easy to him once he decided to teach himself guitar off the back of a church camp book. He never pictured himself performing for the masses, but is beyond grateful for the life he has built around it. The two of them also discuss Tracy's 19 year strong charity, Mission Possible, which provides meals to the homeless community here in Nashville during the holidays. Tune in to hear more about Tracy's journey in music, his family life, and what their favorite Thanksgiving dishes are!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tracy Lawrence: One of several rock-tinged honky tonk singers who rose to fame in the early '90s, Tracy Lawrence has gained a loyal audience for his mix of modern and traditional country sounds. Born in Atlanta, Texas, in 1968, Lawrence was already a fixture of his local honky tonk scene by the time he was a teenager, and after college, he moved to Nashville where he worked on honing his craft while working various day jobs and competing in talent shows. His breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of his first song titled Sticks and Stones, which set the stage for a career that would see him land 40 singles on the Billboard Country charts. Among them are the chart-topping hits "Can't Break It to My Heart," "My Second Home," and "Find Out Who Your Friends Are."   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tracy Lawrence: Instagram –( @therealtracylawrence  ) TikTok – (@tracy_lawrence) Facebook – (@therealtracylawrence) Youtube – (@therealtracylawrence) Website – www.tracylawrence.com   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective) Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This week on Diving Deep with Sara Evans, she is joined by rising country star Drew Baldridge. Drew shares his journey with his hit song "She's Somebody's Daughter" and how he had to start his own label to release the song. The two of them also discuss everything related to family, hymns at church, and what country radio is like today. Drew opens up about how exciting and challenging being an independent artist can be. These two sure do dive deep into the country music world and you don't want to miss it!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Drew Baldridge: Drew Baldridge is a country music star known for his heartfelt songwriting and unique, small-town style. With a voice as rich as the mid-western soil he was raised on in Patoka, Illinois, Baldridge's music is the soundtrack to a rustic country life, be it a rowdy Friday night or a peaceful Sunday morning. His songs and performances transport listeners to their favorite memories all while creating new ones to last them a lifetime. Baldridge founded Lyric Ridge, his own record label, in 2020, where his first release titled "She's Somebody's Daughter" became a viral hit and became his first top-40 hit on the Billboard Country charts. He has shared the stage with several big-name artists like Alabama, Phil Vassar, Montgomery Gentry, and Justin Moore to name a few. His new single Tough People comes out everywhere on 10/25!   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Drew Baldridge: Instagram -(@drewbaldridgemusic) TikTok - (@drewbaldridgemusic) Facebook - (@DrewBaldridgeMusic) Youtube - (@DrewBaldridgeMusic) Website - https://www.drewbaldridgemusic.com/   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube - ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective)Twitter - (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This week on Diving Deep with Sara Evans, she is joined by rising country star Drew Baldridge. Drew shares his journey with his hit song “She's Somebody's Daughter” and how he had to start his own label to release the song. The two of them also discuss everything related to family, hymns at church, and what country radio is like today. Drew opens up about how exciting and challenging being an independent artist can be. These two sure do dive deep into the country music world and you don't want to miss it!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Drew Baldridge: Drew Baldridge is a country music star known for his heartfelt songwriting and unique, small-town style. With a voice as rich as the mid-western soil he was raised on in Patoka, Illinois, Baldridge's music is the soundtrack to a rustic country life, be it a rowdy Friday night or a peaceful Sunday morning. His songs and performances transport listeners to their favorite memories all while creating new ones to last them a lifetime. Baldridge founded Lyric Ridge, his own record label, in 2020, where his first release titled "She's Somebody's Daughter" became a viral hit and became his first top-40 hit on the Billboard Country charts. He has shared the stage with several big-name artists like Alabama, Phil Vassar, Montgomery Gentry, and Justin Moore to name a few. His new single Tough People comes out everywhere on 10/25!   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Drew Baldridge: Instagram –(@drewbaldridgemusic) TikTok – (@drewbaldridgemusic) Facebook – (@DrewBaldridgeMusic) Youtube – (@DrewBaldridgeMusic) Website – https://www.drewbaldridgemusic.com/   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective)Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This weekend marked the 25th anniversary of the best selling Album “breathe”. It was this artist's first album to top both the Billboard Country and Top 200 charts, selling over 8 million copies. Who is this artist?

On this episode, legendary singer-songwriter Darius Rucker joins Everything Fab Four to share how he first discovered the Beatles at five, and which Beatles album he thinks is the “most perfect album ever made.”  Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. Their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View remains among the best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first country album in 2008, Rucker has earned four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio, and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was also inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012, and his GRAMMY-winning version of “Wagon Wheel,” has become one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. His brand-new album Carolyn's Boy is available everywhere now and his first book, a memoir titled “Life's Too Short,” is set for release via Dey Street Books on May 28th. A lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the campaign that generated $150 million to help build the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C., and has raised over $3.6 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everythingfabfour/support

Barbara Mandrell at one time, was considered one of the most successful country singers and all-around entertainers, with six number one singles and 25 top ten singles on the Billboard Country charts.  Barbara also had her own primetime TV show and appeared in “Touched by an Angel,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Baywatch.”  Her hit records included: “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool.” Barbara is very talented, playing several instruments. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Mandrell has been only one of a few women to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award twice, alongside Taylor Swift. In 1979 she crossed over into the Top 40 pop charts with “If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Want to be Right.”

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Last week, country music lost one of its most iconic stars. Over the course of several decades, Toby Keith's perfectly deep, rich voice belted out 42 songs that became top-10 on the Billboard Country chart. While many of those songs were about bars, or girls, or his love for his country, it is one of his most gentile songs that remains not only one of my favorite songs, but an anthem we should try to live out loud throughout our lives. And the backstory of the song is as inspiring as the song itself.

Actor John Schneider changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal with the Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville, The Haves and the Have Nots, but the fact that he's done exactly that on a regular basis for at least four decades makes him a legend. John has over 20 albums to his credit, five #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart and his latest We're Still Us. On the road, you may even catch John Schneider and Tom Wopat singing together bringing back more memories than just the General Lee jumping through the sky. John is back with us today as he stars in the new Christmas movie, Jingle Smells along with Ben Davies, Eric Roberts, Jim Breuer and Victoria Jackson to name a few. And John has a heart for people, as it's worth noting that John co-founded (with Marie Osmond) the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which has raised more than $8.5 billion for 170 children's hospitals throughout the United States. Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome actor/singer/songwriter, the legend himself, actor John Schneider back to the show. #dukesofhazzard #smallville #generallee #televisionseries #tvseries #tylerperry #johnschneider #tomwopat #childrensmiraclenetwork #newalbum #newmusic #newbook #newmovie #singersongwriter #actor #filmmaking #filmmaker 

Actor John Schneider changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal with the Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville, The Haves and the Have Nots, but the fact that he's done exactly that on a regular basis for at least four decades makes him a legend. John has over 20 albums to his credit, five #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart and his latest We're Still Us. On the road, you may even catch John Schneider and Tom Wopat singing together bringing back more memories than just the General Lee jumping through the sky. John is back with us today as he stars in the new Christmas movie, Jingle Smells along with Ben Davies, Eric Roberts, Jim Breuer and Victoria Jackson to name a few. And John has a heart for people, as it's worth noting that John co-founded (with Marie Osmond) the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which has raised more than $8.5 billion for 170 children's hospitals throughout the United States. Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome actor/singer/songwriter, the legend himself, actor John Schneider back to the show. #dukesofhazzard #smallville #generallee #televisionseries #tvseries #tylerperry #johnschneider #tomwopat #childrensmiraclenetwork #newalbum #newmusic #newbook #newmovie #singersongwriter #actor #filmmaking #filmmaker 

No instruments. No tracks. No fillers. Praised by the likes of American Songwriter, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, award winning a cappella sensation Home Free returned to Big Top in September 2022 for their third appearance under the tent. Their high-energy and electrifying performances fuse Nashville standards with country-dipped pop hits, resulting in a truly unique and incredible sound. Declared “Country Music fans' favorite a cappella group,” Home Free rose to fame after winning the fourth season of NBC's vocal competition The Sing Off. Following their time on the show, the group committed themselves to producing music and video content while crafting and touring their incredible live shows. The group has released 12 albums, five of which have been Christmas records including 2020's Warmest Wishes. A number of their albums reached the top 10 on the Billboard Country charts, including their debut album 2014's Crazy Life, 2015's Country Evolution, and most recently 2021's Dive Bar Saints rose to the #4 spot. The extraordinary world-class vocalists have garnered a large following, selling nearly 600,000 albums, embarking on major international tours, and amassing 500+ million views and 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube.   First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top's own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.      EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Jaime Hansen - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - https://washburnchamber.com/ SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

E54 - Tyler Hubbard is Dancing in the Country with his 5 Foot 9 Wife and Family as a Solo Artist As the Georgia half of Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Hubbard spearheaded the shiny, good-time sound of bro-country in the 2010s, singing such era-defining hits as "Cruise," "Get Your Shine On," and "This Is How We Roll." Once he split with Brian Kelley in the early 2020s, Hubbard continued the legacy of FGL as a solo artist, modernizing their signature sunny sound on the 2022 number one hit "5 Foot 9," which was the first single pulled from his inaugural EP Dancin' in the Country. His eponymous full-length debut arrived the following year. A native of Monroe, Georgia, Hubbard attended college at Belmont University in Nashville, where he met Florida-born singer/songwriter Brian Kelley in a campus worship group. The pair eventually parlayed their friendship into a successful music career under the banner Florida Georgia Line. Emerging in 2010, the duo found mainstream success two years later with the release of their debut single, "Cruise," which became the first country song ever to receive diamond certification from the RIAA. The wide-ranging Grammy Award winners spent the rest of the decade at the forefront of the country-pop scene, releasing gold- and platinum-selling efforts like Here's to the Good Times, Anything Goes, and Dig Your Roots. In 2021, Hubbard and Kelley announced that they would be embarking on dual solo careers while remaining part of Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard's collaborations with Tim McGraw ("Undivided") and rapper Lathan Warlick ("My Way") appeared later that year. In early 2022, he signed with EMI Nashville and began work on his debut album, which embraced both his country and Christian roots, and saw him working with a host of regional hitmakers, including Ross Copperman, Keith Urban, and Thomas Rhett. "5 Foot 9," the first single from the sessions, appeared later that June, eventually climbing to number four on Billboard's Country Airplay charts. Hubbard followed the hit with Dancin' in the Country, his debut solo EP, in August. The set provided the seeds of Tyler Hubbard, the eponymous full-length debut that appeared in January 2023 and reached the upper echelons of the Billboard Country charts. Tyler Hubbard - Dancin' In The Country Tyler Hubbard - 5 Foot 9 https://www.tylerhubbardofficial.com/ https://truemediasolutions.ca/add-to-my-playlist

Country Music star Blanco Brown joins "Rhythm & Streets Podcast" to discuss creating the biggest Country Line Dance song in music history; Breaking Drakes's Top Billboard record; Recovering from near death accident; writing and producing 2 Number 1 Billboard Country hits & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodcastYoutube | http://youtube.com/trendsettersenseTik Tok | http://tiktok.com/trendsettersense100

Rick Beato is one of the most successful YouTube stars in the world. His channel, Everything Music, has 3.5 million subscribers and is approaching 600 million views. Among the different types of videos Rick posts are his Top 20 Countdowns, What Makes This Song Great?, and his Rants on all things music. Rick also has an incredible series of long-form, sit-down interviews with some of the most acclaimed music artists in the world, including Peter Frampton, Sting, Derek Trucks, Brian May, and a group interview with grunge legends Krist Novoselic, Kim Thayil and Jack Endino. But Rick didn't find success on YouTube until he was in his mid-50s, following the viral success of a video he posted of his 8-year-old son Dylan demonstrating his perfect pitch. In fact, he didn't even launch his channel until he was 54. Prior to his YouTube success, Rick taught music at the college level, he held private lessons (by his estimation, he taught more than 12,000 lessons), he was a music producer and engineer, and he even co-wrote the song "Carolina" by the band Parmalee, which hit #1 on the Billboard Country chart. Rick is also one of the only people in the world who isn't a rock star to have his own Gibson Artist Series Signature Les Paul Special guitars. In this episode, Rick shares his journey from childhood, when he first played the cello, to the classrooms of upstate New York, to his experience working in the music industry, to the incredible success he enjoys today as one of the world's most well-respected experts on “Everything Music.” Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes

If finding common ground sounds like an ambitious prospect in these profoundly polarized times, that's because, quite frankly, it is. But with his extraordinary new album, The United State, Wells has managed to transcend politics and race and religion and tap into something far deeper, something infinitely more primal and timeless. Recorded with acclaimed producer Duane Lundy (Ringo Starr, Sturgill Simpson's Sunday Valley, Joe Pug), the collection explores our innate humanity and everything that comes with it: the joy, the sorrow, the ecstasy, the pain, the hope, the fear. Wells' songs speak to the universal truths that bind us, empathetically leaping between perspectives as they reckon with personal growth and existential quandaries. The arrangements here are rich and ethereal to match, balancing lush sonic landscapes with stark acoustic meditations. The result is a subtly revelatory record, a gripping, cinematic album full of small moments and sharp insights that add up to nothing short of life itself. “Ultimately, this album's about unity,” says Wells. “It's about the common thread that connects us all.” After spending his childhood in Blanchard, LA, Wells moved with his family to Cynthiana, Kentucky as a youngster. Growing up in the rural South, he rebelled against the commercial country music that surrounded him, instead preferring the trippy psychedelia of Pink Floyd and the brash energy of Guns N' Roses. After an aimless couple of years trying to put a band together in rural Kentucky, he moved to Lexington, and immediately launched the cult favorite Southern rock band Fifth on the Floor. The group released a couple of well-received independent records before teaming up with Shooter Jennings on their breakout third album, 2013's Ashes & Angels, which debuted on the Billboard Country charts. While the record earned raves and helped land the band dates with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, and Blackberry Smoke, it would prove to be the group's last, and following a pair of hometown farewell shows, the four-piece split for good. “When that band broke up, it kicked me in the teeth. We'd spent years clawing upward, and suddenly there was no wind, no sails,” says Wells. “That had been my dream since I was a teenager, and all of my eggs were in that basket. There was no backup plan.”  With the rug suddenly pulled out from under him, Wells found himself in freefall. Rather than succumb to the disappointment, though, he decided to write his way through the heartache, emerging stronger and more creatively invigorated on the other side with his solo debut, Dawn in the Distance. The record (and its subsequent touring) prompted the best reviews of Wells' career, with Rolling Stone hailing his “gift for melody” and Saving Country Music praising his “stunning insight and honesty.” The album reached #3 on Amazon's Alt-Country/Americana chart, and songs from the collection racked up more than a million streams on Spotify alone.  When it came time to work on a follow-up, Wells decided to flip his entire writing process on its head. Instead of penning whatever music just happened to come to mind, he crafted an entire architecture and sequence for the record in advance, following it like a road map as he wrote about what it meant to be human, to be caring, to love yourself and your fellow man, flaws and all. “Tribalism is the name of the game at this point,” says Wells. “‘Divided' is a cliche. But if you zoom out, we all bleed the same, we all laugh the same, we all cry the same. There's this common path that all of our lives follow: birth, being a dumbass kid, thinking you're falling in love, actually falling in love, starting a family. Worrying about paying the bills, death, whatever comes next.This episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and presented to you by The Barn Media Group.

No instruments. No tracks. No fillers. Praised by the likes of American Songwriter, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, award winning a cappella sensation Home Free return for their third appearance on the Big Top stage this September. Their high-energy and electrifying performances fuse Nashville standards with country-dipped pop hits, resulting in a truly unique and incredible sound. Declared “Country Music fans' favorite a cappella group,” Home Free rose to fame after winning the fourth season of NBC's vocal competition The Sing Off. Following their time on the show, the group committed themselves to producing music and video content while crafting and touring their incredible live shows. The group has released 12 albums, five of which have been Christmas records including 2020's Warmest Wishes. A number of their albums reached the top 10 on the Billboard Country charts, including their debut album 2014's Crazy Life, 2015's Country Evolution, and most recently 2021's Dive Bar Saints rose to the #4 spot. The extraordinary world-class vocalists have garnered a large following, selling nearly 600,000 albums, embarking on major international tours, and amassing 500+ million views and 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube. This episode of Tent Show Radio features recordings from Home Free's September 2022 performance under the tent.    EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Jaime Hansen - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - https://washburnchamber.com/ SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

It's always a pleasure to sit across from a friend and chat about your favorite music, let alone a Grammy Award-winning songwriter. Walk down memory lane with Brett James as he shares stories from his past and brings appreciation to the icons of the music industry who have paved the way for future singers and songwriters.In this episode:Thoughts on the CMA'sMed School drop-out twice!The difficulties of writing a hit songThe benefits and challenges of co-writingCo-writing with Don Schlitz & other favorite artistsThe impact of Garth Brooks on the country music industryWhich artists belong on the “Mount Rushmore” of the music industry?This episode is sponsored by: Habana CubaAbout Brett:For over a decade, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brett James has been one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters in Nashville, having had more than three hundred of his songs recorded by major label recording artists. James has become a fixture on the Billboard Country chart with thirteen #1 songs and scores of top 20 singles to his credit.In 2009, Brett achieved the Music Row “Triple Play,” an award for three #1 songs in a single chart year, not once, but twice! These six #1‘s; ‘It's America,' by Rodney Atkins, ‘Out Last Night,' by Kenny Chesney, ‘Cowboy Cassanova,' by Carrie Underwood, ‘Summer Nights,' by Rascal Flatts, ‘The Truth' by Jason Aldean, and ‘The Man I Want To Be' Chris Young earned James ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for the second time in October 2010.A native of Oklahoma City, Brett attended Baylor University, where he completed two years of medical school before moving to Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a country star. In 1995, Brett James was signed to the Arista subsidiary Career Records and subsequently released his self-titled debut album. Career Records was later dissolved in consolidation, and with it, James's recording artist aspirations. Brett persevered as a writer at Patrick Joseph Publishing which fostered the relationships that destined him for success.In the year 2000, James received his first major album cut with the song ‘Love Is A Sweet Thing,' recorded by Faith Hill, followed by a top 20 single ‘You Won't Be Lonely Now,' with Billy Ray Cyrus. It wasn't long before Brett reached the benchmark that all songwriters and artists alike strive for, the coveted #1 song. In April of 2001, then-break-out artist Jessica Andrews landed James his first #1 with the song ‘Who I Am.' He returned to the top of the chart in 2002, this time with country superstar Martina McBride and the song ‘Blessed.'As his chart success continued, Brett appeared on Billboard Magazine's top-ten country songwriters list for five consecutive years, the only writer to do so, and in 2006 reached yet another musical milestone winning ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. In 2007, Brett received the music industry's highest honor winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Song ‘Jesus Take The Wheel,' recorded by Carrie Underwood.The list of artists that have recorded songs penned by Brett James resembles a who's who in the country music list but also straddles genre lines into American and world pop music. Some notable pop artists to record James' songs include Kelly Clarkson, Jon Bon Jovi, Daughtry, The Backstreet Boys, Chicago, and Leona Lewis. Brett has also scored #1 songs in Europe and a worldwide top 5 Latin hit with the song ‘Todo Mi Amor' recorded by Paulina Rubio. Outside the writer's room, Brett's talents have earned production credits that include Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Josh Gracin, and MCA recording artist Kip Moore whose single “Somethin' ‘Bout a Truck” was a breakthrough smash in 2012!https://www.facebook.com/BrettJamesSongswww.GaryScottThomas.com

GUEST OVERVIEW: John Schneider's extensive acting career includes the iconic roles of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and "Jim Cryer" on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, along with recurring appearances on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Nip/Tuck, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Dancing with the Stars. As an independent filmmaker, John continues to write, direct and star in his own movies, including Christmas Cars (2019), Stand On It (2020), and Poker Run (2021), plus the forthcoming Double or Nothin' and To Die For. He also co-starred with Reba McEntire in Lifetime's 2021 holiday hit, Christmas In Tune, which follows several cross-generational smashes, from Smokey and the Bandit (Burt Reynolds) to Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (Shailene Woodley) and Sydney White (Amanda Bynes). In addition to his incredible acting career, John has over 20 albums to his credit, right up to his latest, Southern Ways, and five #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. It's also worth noting that John co-founded (with Marie Osmond) the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which has since raised more than $7 billion dollars for medical research.

A singer, songwriter, guitar player who was first discovered by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kenny Loggins. She has partnered with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producers Humberto Gatica and David Foster and has toured or shared the stage with country stars Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, and more. Her debut single quickly climbed to a Top 40 spot on the Billboard Country chart and accrued over three million streams on Spotify alone, a platform that she has almost 55 thousand monthly listeners on. Plus, the videos on her YouTube channel have combined for more than two million views.

Song: You and ISong by: Crystal Gayle & Eddie RabbittPodcast Vocals by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesToday, I'm thinking of Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt, and their duet “ You and I”. It was a song that made it to number one on the U.S. Billboard Country chart for week. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song spent 29 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 7 and making it the 12th biggest song of the year. And together they would sing these words …(singing)A song like that can put you in a romance mood. It was released in 1982 as the first single from Rabbit's eighth studio album. “ You.and I became a major country pop crossover hit for both artists.What a beautiful duet. We need more love songs like that today. EddIe Rabbit and Crystal Gayle sound beautiful together. They made a classic song. A song for lovers. Eddie and Crystal made beautiful harmony.Whenever I saw them singing together, they would sing the song as if they had that kind of relationship. Eddie and Crystal made the song sound emotional.You're listening to the Cat Bear. I'm you're host, Gail Nobles.

Topic: Ruby Falls - African-American Country Singer in the 1970'sGuest: Stella PartonHost: Steve BowersSource: Blue Suede Forever WNWS-FMLength: 20:41Note: Stella was in the formative years of her recording career and  was achieving chart success when she met Ruby Falls (who was originally from Jackson, TN).  Ruby did reach Billboard Country top 40 in October 1977 but her career challenges are reflected in the memories/comments of Stella Parton.

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Jeannie C RileyJeannie C. Riley (born Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson; October 19, 1945) is an American country music and gospel singer. She is best known for her 1968 country and pop hit "Harper Valley PTA", which missed by one week simultaneously becoming the Billboard Country and Pop number-one hit.She was born in Anson, Texas, United States. As a teenager, she married Mickey Riley and gave birth to a daughter, Kim Michelle Riley on January 11, 1966. Later, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, after receiving a letter from Weldon Myrick, who heard a demo tape of Riley's and believed she could be successful.

Leah Turner is my guest today. First discovered by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kenny Loggins, who told her to pack up her stuff and move to L.A., Turner has partnered with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producers Humberto Gatica and David Foster, and has toured or shared the stage with country stars Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, and more. Her debut single “Take the Keys,” released in 2013, quickly climbed to aTop 40 spot on the Billboard Country chart and accrued over 3 million streams on Spotify alone.www.leahturner.com

American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smokereleased Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.

We Look at the Top 10 Country Songs in the Billboard charts.....and RE Rank them based on our Opinions....  all while drinking  No Slaw Extra Toast IPA by Parish Brewing !!! Its Country Month here on "Opinions and Beer"   Songs included in this episode    Walker Hayes Fancy Like. ... Luke Combs  Etc

Doug Stone is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter who has topped the Billboard Country charts eight times. In addition, Doug has scored 11 Top 10 hits singles including Why Didn't I Think Of That, In A Different Light, I'd Be Better Off (In A Pine Box), Addicted To A Dollar, and Warning Labels. In 2021, Doug was presented with a plaque in commemoration of selling more than 10 million albums worldwide.www.dougstone.com

Russell Dickerson is a multi-platinum, Nashville-based, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He has established himself as a prolific songwriter and a powerhouse showman through memorable, high-energy performances in songcraft with spiked spirit. His gold-certified, full-length debut album, "Yours," was number 5 on the Top Country Albums chart and number 1 on the Emerging Artist chart. Ultimately, it yielded 3 consecutive number 1 smashes and was christened as one of the hottest wedding songs of the year by The Knot. Nominations piled in from the Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and iHeart Radio Music Awards. In his 2020 highlights, Russell received an ACM nod in the category of Best New Male Artist of the Year. He has electrified audiences on tour with Thomas Rhett, Florida-Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Lady A, and Kane Brown. In addition to headlining sold-out venues every year, Russell sustained a huge following on social media. He finally refers to his followers as the "RD Fam." To give fans more insight into his life, Russell recently launched a new YouTube channel called, "This is Russ." In 2020, he released his second full-length album, "The Southern Symphony," a long-awaited masterful compilation led by the platinum-certified number 1 single "Love You Like I Used To." This song spent a record-breaking 21 weeks on Billboard Country's Top 10. Russell is a very humble, faith-based man. He claims that he's just an everyday guy, a regular dude, and a rad dad. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to https://gooddadproject.com/329/ ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge! FREE RESOURCE – 21 Days to an Extraordinary Marriage  

We have a VERY special guest today on the Brett Allan Show, actor and musician John Schneider. From "Dukes of Hazard" to "Smallville" and a massive career in between. We covered a lot from his new music, brand new movies, CBD oil line and more. Also, how he makes his movies, his approach to storytelling, working with his wife and so much more!  John's extensive acting career includes the iconic roles of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and "Jim Cryer" on his current series, Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - the #1 primetime series on cable on Tuesday nights. As an independent filmmaker, John continues to write, direct and star in his own films, including Christmas Cars (2019), Stand On It (2020) and the upcoming films One Month Out and Poker Run. In addition to his incredible acting career, John has over 20 albums to his credit and four #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. It's also worth noting that John co-founded (with Marie Osmond) the Children's Miracle Network. Click here for official bio.WEB / SOCIALS:Website: https://johnschneiderstudios.comFacebook: @johnschneiderstudiosTwitter: @John_SchneiderInstagram: @thejohnschneiderGive us kind rating and review!https://ratethispodcast.com/brettallanshowEmail us!openmicguest@gmail.comBe sure to follow us on social media for all the latest podcast updates!Twittertwitter.com/@brettallanshowIGinstagram.com/brettallanshowFacebookFacebook.com/brettallanshowwww.brettallanshow.com

Hayley became a household name in her homeland after placing 4th on Australian Idol & later, on The Voice Australia. In 2018, Jensen signed with Social Family Records to release her ARIA #3 Australian Country Album, 'Turning Up The Dial' produced in Nashville by Grammy Award winning producer, Jamie Tate, featuring festival hits 'Summertime Soundtrack', 'Saturday Night' & 'Next Big Thing'. The same year, Hayley was invited to the UK to perform at Buckle & Boots Country Festival & was a finalist in the 2018 CMC Awards. She has also won an Australian Independent Country Music Award. 2019 saw Jensen tour Canada, performing at Calgary Stampede, Alberta and Dauphin's CountryFest, Manitoba - the only Australian artist on both official line ups. Whilst there, she collaborated extensively with Canadian artists and writers (including Jason McCoy & Clayton Bellamy of The Roadhammers, Dan Davidson, Troy Kokol), and has since begun work on her 4th studio album with Calgary based indigenous producer, Troy Kokol at Reluctant Cowboy Music. The first track to be released from the forthcoming album set new career highs for Jensen both in Australia and abroad. 'Breakin Hearts’, a swampy modern country song, debuted at #1 on iTunes and was the #1 Australian song at country radio according to The Music Network (TMN) Airplay Charts. It was also added to Spotify's curated 'Fresh Country' playlist. Abroad, it cracked the Canadian Country Top 100 radio charts and was the #32 most played song on CBC Music on SiriusXM across North America. The track was accompanied by a unique, animated Wild West themed music video that tells the story of a heart-breaker outlaw who meets his match in a sassy female cowgirl. Scripted by Jensen, the video premiered exclusively on CMT, was featured in their Top 100 videos for 2020, and has accumulated 75k+ views online Hot on the heels of the success of Breakin’ Hearts’,  Jensen released a power pop-country bop, ‘Fireworks’  to Australian Country radio. Penned over Skype during lockdown with Aussie friend, expat and Billboard Country #1 songwriter, Phil Barton and partner, Dana Heaton-Perdue, the song once again featured the stellar, soaring powerhouse vocals we have come to expect from Jensen. The music video featured home videos of her fans, sharing sparklers with their loved ones. Released November last year continues to climb the charts and is currently one of the Top 20 Australian country tracks at radio. ‘Just Gonna Party’ is the third single to be released ahead of Hayley’s forthcoming album. It’s an upbeat, refreshing song that somehow manages to address the current worries of the world with a positive spin. The accompanying music video is an ‘out of this world’ animation by former Hanna Barbera animator, Reggie Entienza.  Produced & scripted by Jensen, it is sure to take you on an adventure! ‘Just Gonna Party’ was co-written with award winning Canadian writers Troy Kokol and Chris O’Neil and produced by Troy at Reluctant Cowboy Records - the same team that brought us ‘Breakin’ Hearts’ & ‘Fireworks’ last year. Hayley Jensen ‘Just Gonna Party’ out now via Social Family

Ronnie & Shane sit down with Frontman Charlie Starr of American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smoke released Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.We chat about the brand new album' YOU HEAR GEORGIA' available NOW to pre order. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke— vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner, and keyboardist Brandon Still—has embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honouring the people, places and sounds of their home state. As the band celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, their reverence for Georgia has only deepened.This has been edited from an episode from our weekly show that streams LIVE @ 9pm Every Tuesday on Facebook LIVE, TWITCH and YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/ED4E-vFXu2c See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his 30 year career, Michael Peterson has had the good fortune to be a million selling, Grammy nominated, country music star whose songs have hit No.1 13 times including the No.1 hit “From Here To Eternity” and the iconic “Drink Swear Steal & Lie.” Michael is also a songwriter who has had his compositions recorded by Hall of Famers and Grammy winners in Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel and Latin such as Travis Tritt, Timothy Schmitt of The Eagles, Deniece Williams, The Imperials and Bacilos. Michael Peterson gives a mini performance, and shares the story behind writing the No.1 Billboard Hot Country Song: classic wedding love song of all time, "From Here To Eternity".

We premiere an exclusive new track ahead of album's release Johnny Lee has a new album out tomorrow (Fri, Feb 12th) called Everything's Gonna Be Alright, and we have an exclusive world premiere of “Sawin' On The Fiddle” on The Music Universe Podcast. You'll also hear from Johnny himself about the new album and what's ahead in 2021.  Check out our other Podcasts! Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, TuneIn and Pandora. Johnny Lee was born in Texas City, Texas, and is a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1968, he began a 10-year working relationship with Mickey Gilley, at the World Famous Nightclub Gilley's in Pasadena, Texas. In 1979, Lee's first screen role was in a TV film, The Girls in the Office, starring Barbara Eden and Susan St. James. He was then asked to perform in the film, Urban Cowboy, starring John Travolta and Deborah Winger. “Lookin' For Love,” was included on the movie's soundtrack, and became Lee's first gold record. The song spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart, and No. 2 on the pop chart. It later became one of the Top 100 Best Country Songs of all Time. Lee's familiar songs include a string of Top 10 hits, such as “One In A Million,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Sounds Like Love,” “Hey Bartender,” “You Could've Heard a Heart Break,” and many more. When not traveling and performing, Lee can be seen on many celebrity hunting and fishing shows, as well as on RFD TV's Larry's Country Diner & Country's Family Reunion. Currently, Lee can be seen performing solo and together with Mickey Gilley on the Urban Cowboy Reunion Tour.

Chris Janson claims the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week and holds on to the Number One spot on the Billboard Country chart for a second week with "Done." He co-wrote the song about his wife, Kelly, and for that reason this song's success is extra special to Chris.

Professor Ladhar takes off his tweed jacket and hands the class over to the country mouse as the guys look at the musical landscape in which Elvis landed his final US #1 single on any chart - the remix of "Guitar Man." Although Justin is right at home, will the twang be too much for Gurdip? Then, for Song of the Week, Justin highlights a transformed Roy Hamilton B-side that Elvis started working on as early as 1954, and Gurdip "Gently" recommends listeners to check out an underrated ballad off the "Something for Everybody" album. Featured Songs of the Week: Justin: I'm Gonna Sit Right and Cry (Over You) Gurdip: Gently

This week I chat with Rod Black.  A song for the times we are facing today.For 2020, Rod Black has teamed up with Producer/Writer Jeff Johnson who is a 2017 CCMA award winner (Producer of the year) and a 5-time BC Country Music Association award winning Producer. The first release for 2020 titled “Walk On” was co-written by Black and Johnson. The duo has seen major success previously as co-writers with US Billboard charting rock group Jet Black Stare which got signed by industry mogul L.A. Reid to a million-dollar contract with Island/Def Jam New York. The pair also wrote the top 20 Billboard Country song “Keeping On” in 2014 which Jeff Johnson also Produced. In 2019, Rod Black finish the year very strong with the single “Good Times” which was produced by Dan Swinimer and co-written by Rod Black, Chris Labelle (Rivertown Saints) and Dan Swinimer. The song was released in July and quickly hit #1 on SiriusXM Canada in less than 3 weeks following the release. Good Times stayed at #1 for an incredible 20+ weeks. Rod was also nominated for Male Artist of The Year at the BC Country Music Awards. In 2018, Bristol Records released Black’s top 20 Canadian Billboard single, “Keepin’ On”, to the US market. This proved to be successful as it reached top 80 on the US Country Music Row Charts. Black spent all of 2018 touring with his labelmates throughout the United States which included Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. They also performed in parts of Canada. Rod has shared the stage with country acts such as Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Dallas Smith, Meghan Patrick, as well as national rock artists Three Doors Down, Stained & Shinedown.In 2017, Black got the attention of Bristol Records who receive worldwide distribution through SONY/The Orchard. Bristol Records quickly signed him to a multi-year contract. Black’s stage presence and his experience with touring is second to none, while his drive and passion for music is simply unstoppable. Prior to signing with Bristol Records, Rod Black spent a number of years living between Nashville and Texas following the success of “Keepin’ On”. Black spent his time there working with some of the most accredited producers and songwriters, while developing his songwriting skills.  www.rodblackcountry.rocks 

1. In an effort protect his daughter Britney Spears dad has filed an extension of her conservatorship to include Florida, Louisiana and the Aloha state ... which state is the Aloha state? 2. What was the name of Keanu Reeves’ character in The Matrix? 3. What is the smallest type of bird on earth? 4. In the song “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner, what is the temperature of the fever of the singer? 5. What reality show’s name comes from George Orwell’s novel 1984? 6. This brand of toy car was originally released in 1968 and has since sold over 6 billion of its products. 7. This country star just created a remix with Lil Nas X for his song “Old Town Road” after it was removed from the Billboard Country charts.

Hello! And welcome to another edition of the Inside The Newsroom podcast newsletter, where I’ll dish further context and info about everything discussed in the podcast. If you enjoy what you read and listen to, please subscribe to get it straight to your inbox next time. Today’s guests are…… storm chaser Josh Morgerman and filmmaker Caroline Menzies of the new TV show Hurricane Man, currently airing in the UK and South Africa (random) and set to hit the US in the coming months. I loved this episode and Josh’s obsession with chasing storms was absolutely addictive and makes me (don’t worry I won’t) really want to tag along with him next time. Does climate change make hurricanes worse?Although it’s not central to the show, it’s impossible not to talk about hurricanes without talking about climate change. What you have to consider is the difference between meteorology and climatology — they’re different but closely related. Meteorology is the study of weather, most often on a day-to-day or event-by-event basis, so it’s hard to decipher if climate change is involved. Climatology is the study of weather trends over an extended period of time. In order to explore if climate change is making hurricanes worse, you have to look at long-term trends, which is (*shameful plug time*) what my colleague and I looked at for the Guardian last year.Niko Kommenda and Moi, The GuardianThe Category is Just a NumberWe most often hear about the ‘category’ of a hurricane, and the barometer of panic ascends or descends according to this number. But what causes significant damage is the rain these storms bring. Take Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which stalled and sat on top of Houston and its surrounding areas for multiple days. In total, Harvey dumped 33 trillion gallons of water, and the folks at the Washington Post visualized what that looked like at the link below. Angela Fritz and Jason Samenow, Washington PostWhy Don’t People Evacuate?Hurricanes bring out the best and worst of people. On one hand, so many incredible people offer to help those whose lives have been destroyed. Then there’s those who sit on the sidelines and lambast anyone who “chooses” not to evacuate. The fact is, not everyone can just get up and leave town for safety. Some are physically unable. Some are physically unable to move loved ones. And as you’ll see from the next blurb, some people just flat out cannot afford to leave their possessions that they rely on to make a living.Nicole Stephens, for the New York TimesLike Inside The Newsroom? Do us a solid and tell a friend or colleague who might enjoy it and subscribe.This Is Why People Don’t LeaveA couple from Florida refuse to leave their fishing boat — worth $250,000 and uninsured against hurricanes — during Hurricane Michael. I watched the below clip with anguish and a clenched butt. Long Road to RecoveryIf you watch the series or have ever seen the destruction of a hurricane, you'll know town's and cities don't recover overnight. My former colleagues at FiveThirtyEight visualized how long it took the victims in New York and New Jersey to recover from Hurricane Sandy (which actually made landfall as a tropical cyclone) and there are still people calling the authorities about the damage. I imagine it will take at least the next decade for the Florida Panhandle to fully recover from the impact of Hurricane Michael, which made landfall as a top-end Category 4 hurricane. Julia Wolfe and Oliver Order, FiveThirtyEightInside the EyeTime for another video. If you’re reading this and you’ve ever survived the strongest part of a hurricane — the ferocious ‘eye wall’ — you’ll know that on the other side is a mystical land where the sun shines and the birds tweet. That majestic place is called the ‘eye’, and in the below clip, we get to see Josh experience something he described as indescribable. I likened it to being on drugs.2019 Hurricane Season ForecastThe past two Atlantic hurricane seasons have been devastating with a total of 32 named storms, including eight major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). The good news is that the 2019 season is expected to be nearer the average of 12 named storms. The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State releases its predictions each year and, while these are subject to change, the early signs are that 2019 will be calmer than the past couple of years.Jonathan Erdman, The Weather ChannelRelated Podcasts#23 — Michael E. Mann (Penn State University)#17 — James Spann (ABC 33/40)#15 — Marshall Shepherd (The Weather Channel)#14 — Rick Luettich (University of North Carolina)#13 — Jonathan Petramala (Accuweather)#2 — Damon Lane (KOCO)Next up…Next week we’ll have music label man Shane Morris to talk about the controversy of Lil Nas X and his ‘Old Town Road’ being removed from the Billboard Country chart. And also there’s a good chance I’ll release a pod with Jeff Zeleny of CNN.Last time…#36 — Sam Biddle, technology reporter at The InterceptThanks so much for making it all the way to the bottom. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to get a newsletter about a cool news topic in your inbox every time I release a new podcast (1-2 times a week). You can find me on Twitter at DanielLevitt32 or email me corrections/feedback or even a guest you’d like me to get on the podcast at daniellevitt32@gmail.com. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

Cherie Oakley’s music has been described as pop country with a twist of soul.The up and coming artist is also a country hit writer. Reba McEntire’s Turn On The Radio, written by Oakley went to #1 on the Billboard Country charts. Cherie has experienced an extensive career as a touring background vocalist for superstars such as: Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Gretchen Wilson, Amy Grant and Trace Adkins. She has also performed with such artists as: Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Reba, Martina McBride, Luke Bryan, LeAnn Rimes, Jennifer Nettles, Kacey Musgraves, Big and Rich, George Strait, Idina Menzel, and Mary J. Blige to name a few. See more about Cherie Oakley on our Guest Talks page on Music Talks. https://www.musictalks.xyz/guest-talks #IndieMusic #Interview #Singer #SpecialGuest

Cherie Oakley’s music has been described as pop country with a twist of soul.The up and coming artist is also a country hit writer. Reba McEntire’s Turn On The Radio, written by Oakley went to #1 on the Billboard Country charts. Cherie has experienced an extensive career as a touring background vocalist for superstars such as: Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Gretchen Wilson, Amy Grant and Trace Adkins. She has also performed with such artists as: Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Reba, Martina McBride, Luke Bryan, LeAnn Rimes, Jennifer Nettles, Kacey Musgraves, Big and Rich, George Strait, Idina Menzel, and Mary J. Blige to name a few. See more about Cherie Oakley on our Guest Talks page on Music Talks. https://www.musictalks.xyz/guest-talks #IndieMusic #Interview #Singer #SpecialGuest

The Kings of Controversy are back this week to claim the throne as the tightest dudes on the planet. This week they discuss the controversy surrounding Lil Nas X’s monster jam “Old Town Road” and how Billboard Country is probably racist. Also, Matt watches Game of Thrones, Andrew doesn’t.

The Kings of Controversy are back this week to claim the throne as the tightest dudes on the planet. This week they discuss the controversy surrounding Lil Nas X’s monster jam “Old Town Road” and how Billboard Country is probably racist. Also, Matt watches Game of Thrones, Andrew doesn’t.

For the first time in recorded history, Y’all Boys have a guest in the form of the illustrious producer/singer/songwriter ADN Lewis to discuss the recent Billboard Country controversy over the Country/Trap hit Old Town Road. Also, Steves rocks a mean LSDJ, Josh performs some Physical Activity, Frank rebels against the...

Controversy erupted this week when 'Old Town Road' by Atlanta Rapper Lil Nas X was removed from the Billboard Country charts for not being Country enough. Yadana Saw talks to country music critic and former music journalist Grady Smith about the controversy surrounding the decision and what makes a song 'country'.

Dave and Pat discuss Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" being removed from Billboard Country charts (1:16), review Saweetie's ICY EP (10:04), remember Nipsey Hussle (13:57), and review Billie Eilish's debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" (16:21). We review Jordan Peele's "The Twilight Zone" reimagining (23:12), the HBO returns of "Veep" (28:01) and "Barry" (31:17), Harmony Korine's "The Beach Bum" (36:44), and Disney's "Dumbo" remake (44:39).

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the guys discuss Justin Bieber’s announcement that he will be taking a break from music to focus on his health and family. Looking at how this will affect his position in the male pop marketplace (00:33:05). Continuing on a similar terrain, the boys address Big Sean’s series of Instagram videos where he opened up about his struggles with depression (00:48:11). The true etymology of Cardi B’s catchphrase ‘Okurr’ is debated as Eden brings forth some of the terms history and regional usage (01:00:10). The boys then consider the optics of ‘Surviving Cardi B’ and Cardi B’s admission of robbing and drugging men when she was a stripper (01:05:05). Rounding off the episode is the controversial removal of Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ from the Billboard Country Songs chart listing. Spurring a conversation about the country music industry’s incessant efforts to keep their representatives as homogeneous as possible (01:23:13). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Etta Bond – He’s Not Mine · Arin Ray – Platinum Fire Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rosalia feat. J. Balvin and El Guincho – Con Altura · Lil Nas X – Old Town Road · Katori Walker - Stubborn Eden’s Listens for the Week: · N/A Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Anchor  Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message

Join in the fun and celebrate John Schneider’s birthday at his 2nd Annual Bo’s Extravaganza featuring performances by Kid Rock, Keith Burns (of Trick Pony), Tom Wopat, Whey Jennings, Bo Bice, Lulu Roman to name a few. Special guest appearance by several co-stars of Tyler Perry’s The Have and the Have Nots, including Peter Parros, Gavin Houston and Angela Robinson, and Butch Patrick of The Munsters. The 70 acre property in Holden, Louisiana offers camping, lodging, trails, and plenty of carnival rides, car stunts and celebrity car show! https://bosextravaganza.com John Schneider's extensive acting career includes the iconic roles of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and "Jim Cryer" on his current series, Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - the #1 primetime series on cable on Tuesday nights. John is also a celebrated country music artist with 10 albums to his credits and 4 #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. In addition to his entertainment career, John co-founded the Children's Miracle Network - a non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children's health issues. Founded in 1983, they have raised more than $4.7 billion dollars which is distributed directly to a network of 170 hospitals. For more information, visit the official website at www.JohnSchneiderStudios.comFollowed by Georgia FosterGeorgia Foster is a clinical hypnotherapist & voice dialogue trainer. She qualified with distinction at The London College of Clinical Hypnosis in 1996. She then went on to become one of the college’s senior lecturers before venturing out on her own to build her online products while running her busy London Clinic. Georgia now resides in Melbourne, Australia. She specializes in alcohol reduction, emotional overeating, self-esteem, anxiety, and fertility issues. Her unique and highly successful approach has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to feel better emotionally and physically. www.georgiafoster.com

Atlanta based rapper Lil Nas X crashed into the Billboard Country charts last week with his song, 'Old Town Road'. A viral phenomenon, with it's origins in both Tik Tok and Soundcloud, it was then removed by Billboard from the charts.Is the decision based on music grounds? Racial grounds? Or something more suspicious?This episode, James Daykin looks at the issue and discusses why it might actually be a good thing, in the long term, for the music industry and for fans of music alike.You can find 'Old Town Road' on Youtube or on www.lyricmagazine.co.uk from Friday (29th March) in the news update and from Saturday (30th March) in the podcast update.

Margaret Louis Ebey (born October 5, 1935), known professionally as Margie Singleton, is an American country music singer and songwriter. In the 1960s, she was a popular duet and solo recording artist, working with country stars George Jones and Faron Young. Singleton had her biggest hit with Young called "Keeping Up With The Joneses" in 1964. She managed a successful solo career in the 1960s, recording 9 Top 40 Billboard Country singles, including a Top 5 hit.   In addition to being a solo and duet star, she also sang as a back-up vocalist with The Jordanaires. Numerous performers recorded many of her songs, including Teresa Brewer, Tammy Wynette and Charley Pride. In 1964, Singleton teamed up with singer Faron Young. Together they recorded the song "Keeping Up With The Joneses". That year, the song reached the country top 5, and became Singleton's biggest hit.   Now, at the age of 82, Margie Singleton is back with a new single and video for her song, “Jesus Is My Pusher.”   https://www.facebook.com/margiesingleton35/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margie_Singleton

John Schneider Studios is best known for the iconic role of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, as well as CW’s #Smallville and his current series, Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots on #OWN. In addition to his extensive acting career, John is a celebrated country music artist with 10 albums to his credits and 4 #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. https://johnschneiderstudios.com

John Richard Schneider (born April 8, 1960) is an American actor and country music singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Beauregard "Bo" Duke in the American television action/comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard, (opposite Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach and James Best), Jonathan Kent in the 2001–11 TV series Smallville (an adaptation of Superman), and James "Jim" Cryer on the television series The Haves and the Have Nots, created by Tyler Perry. John recently competed on Dancing with the Stars on ABC.   John is a celebrated country music artist with 10 albums to his credits and 4 #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart. This year, he launched an ambitious 52-song project, The Odyssey, releasing a song a week throughout 2018. He will release his much-anticipated Greatest Hits album in December.

Building a career, managing your career, and all things songs with artist Alex Hall and veteran music publisher Tim Hunze. Alex calls Gainesville, Georgia home but writes songs for himself and other writers in Nashville, TN. He grew up riding horses and playing sports, but music has always been an important part of his life. With encouragement from his middle school choral director, he began focusing specifically on singing. It was the summer before high school when he started playing guitar, singing at the local restaurants and bars and writing songs. We start the conversation when Alex started breaking in music and moving to Nashville. We dive into his newest song "Homesick" and what makes his writing style different than others. Visit  for tour dates and to check out all of Alex's music, and follow him @musicbyalexhall Then respected Nashville music publisher, Tim Hunze, comes in to talk things publishing and some insight into songs that he's learned through his career. Tim started his career by starting his own record label, right after graduating from college. After the label scored a hit video on BET and a charting single, Tim sold his interest and moved into the publishing world. In his first job as archive manager at Hamstein, he got his first cut and when it went to #14 on the Billboard Country chart he was promoted to Creative Director. He stayed with the company as it sold to Mosaic and then to Stage Three where he became General Manager. Under his management, Stage Three had over 15 #1 hits and helped Bobby Pinson become BMI 2009 Writer of the Year and Brett James become 2010 ASCAP Writer of the Year. In 2011, along with JP Williams, Tim started Parallel Music Publishing and in their first 4 years, they scored 5 #1 hits. The hits continue to pile for Tim and company. Tim shares some memorable moments working with writers like Bobby Pinson, Michael White, Brett James, Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, Lee Miller, and Jon Mabe. He also shares the rollercoaster ride of supporting writers and the ups and downs of what it means to be a publisher. Tim is also the host of the AIMP Nashville Pubcast; a podcast that informs and educates current and future publishers and offers insight for songwriters. Listen to the podcast, check out Parallel Entertainment, and give Time a follow @timhunze. 

Margaret Louis Ebey (born October 5, 1935), known professionally as Margie Singleton, is an American country music singer and songwriter. In the 1960s, she was a popular duet and solo recording artist, working with country stars George Jones and Faron Young. Singleton had her biggest hit with Young called "Keeping Up With The Joneses" in 1964. She managed a successful solo career in the 1960s, recording 9 Top 40 Billboard Country singles, including a Top 5 hit.   In addition to being a solo and duet star, she also sang as a back-up vocalist with The Jordanaires. Numerous performers recorded many of her songs, including Teresa Brewer, Tammy Wynette and Charley Pride. In 1964, Singleton teamed up with singer Faron Young. Together they recorded the song "Keeping Up With The Joneses". That year, the song reached the country top 5, and became Singleton's biggest hit.   Now, at the age of 82, Margie Singleton is back with a new single and video for her song, “Jesus Is My Pusher.”   https://www.facebook.com/margiesingleton35/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margie_Singleton

At age 82, Margie Singleton has released her new music video, "Jesus Is My Pusher"   Margaret Louis Ebey (born October 5, 1935), known professionally as Margie Singleton, is an American country music singer and songwriter. In the 1960s, she was a popular duet and solo recording artist, working with country stars George Jones and Faron Young. Singleton had her biggest hit with Young called "Keeping Up With The Joneses" in 1964. She managed a successful solo career in the 1960s, recording 9 Top 40 Billboard Country singles, including a Top 5 hit.   In addition to being a solo and duet star, she also sang as a back-up vocalist with The Jordanaires. Numerous performers recorded many of her songs, including Teresa Brewer, Tammy Wynette and Charley Pride. In 1964, Singleton teamed up with singer Faron Young. Together they recorded the song "Keeping Up With The Joneses". That year, the song reached the country top 5, and became Singleton's biggest hit.     https://www.facebook.com/margiesingleton35/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margie_Singleton

Matt Bailey is proud to welcome country music legend BILL ANDERSON on Talk For Two‘s fall premiere! A Grand Ole Opry member, Anderson has had 36 Top Ten hits in a career spanning 5 decades. 7 of those hits made it to Number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, including “Still”, “Sometimes”, and “Mama Sang […] The post Bill Anderson-Episode 139 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Matt Bailey is proud to welcome country music legend BILL ANDERSON on Talk For Two‘s fall premiere! A Grand Ole Opry member, Anderson has had 36 Top Ten hits in a career spanning 5 decades. 7 of those hits made it to Number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, including “Still”, “Sometimes”, and “Mama Sang […] The post Bill Anderson-Episode 139 appeared first on Talk For Two.

"In my 15 years living in Nashville, I have been fortunate to watch a lot of friends like Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, A Thousand Horses, Michael Ray and more, start their journeys with a back pack and a dream and end up being a huge success in country music. Yet the most frustrating part about being a friend and a fan to not just artist, but writers like Corey Crowder, Justin Weaver, Rick Huckaby, Westin Davis and many more, has been hearing amazing songs that will never leave the Nashville city limits.Rob Blackledge was tired, uninspired and most of all unsure of himself. Newly engaged to the redhead of his dreams, his most recent record deal ended abruptly when the label closed down. With no label, no job and no money, he prepared to walk down the aisle. And then the phone rang.On the other end of the line was Rob’s friend Stephen Barker Liles of country music’s duo Love and Theft. He was calling to tell Rob that a song they had written over a year ago was going to be released as Love and Theft’s first single to country radio. The song, “Runaway”, spent 47 weeks on the Billboard Country charts topping out at #9 and opening the door to Rob’s next adventure.In 2011 Rob helped start the country band Blackjack Billy. For four years, they toured the States, Australia and Canada with their hit song, “The Booze Cruise”.But the story wasn’t over. By November 2015 Rob knew it was time to get back to his roots. Back to a single mic on an empty stage, where the only thing that matters is the voice and the song and the story. A story that changes and inspires and got him here in the first place.

Gary Allan was pretty happy to see his latest hit "Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)" reach number one on both the Billboard Country and Country Aircheck charts.  Then his album "Set You Free" took the top spot in sales in the all-genre Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums charts when it was released in Januarty.  of course...it was time to celebrate.  Kelly Lynn caught up with Gary and his co-writers behind that new hit single at a party at Nashville's Sambuca to commemorate the occasion.