Podcasts about country legend

This Is The G Podcast | @thisisthegpodcast Tommy B. & Tonya B. interview London singer-songwriter Lukas Setto. His new single, “Ghetto Kind Of Love” is featured on “The Byrdwire” Countdown and can also be heard on Velvet Frequency Radio. The conversation centers on Setto's single “Ghetto Kinda Love,” his UK soul influences, and how independent artists can build careers without a label. In the interview, Lucas Setto talks about his creative roots and the classic R&B and soul artists that shaped his sound.     Tonya B's “Tea” segment covers music, legacy, and entertainment headlines – which includes the death of Country Legend, Actress & Philanthropist Dolly Parton. Tonya B then expands the episode into a broader discussion of legacy artists, aging performers (Gladys Knight retires), and what it takes to stay relevant in music and entertainment.

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 632 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian gets attacked by a country legend, bats in the belfry, and a sad farewellBlake returns from the Fretboard Summit in Chicago which may have become his favorite city. He has a suprise but very welcome Chris Martin history lesson and a Mexican-Japanese omakase he can't stop thinking about, which somehow leads to skateboard-wheel pedal toppers and the world's longest string. Then Brian takes one on the forehead when a Garth Brooks water bottle finds its mark from twenty feet.The guys also pause as news breaks about the passing of Dolly Parton which genuinely shocks the guys and they struggle for words. Richard shares a couple of goosebump moments including an out-of-the-blue call from a guitarist who played on the first Bowie single he ever bought, and a lovely tale of David Gilmour personally helping hunt for lost gear at an eclipse-watching party.There's plenty more to get through, too. Richard reckons he has bats living in his chimney, JHS have shrunk the Andy Timmons into a curious new mini enclosure, and King Gizzard have turned up with an amp destroyer of a pedal. The guys also tease a Friedman release.Brian's Yoghurt Factory, The World's shortest string, Weeks versus days, RIP Frank Beard, Mini pedals...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!Support the show

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and entertainment reporter Peter Ford break the news of Dolly Parton's death at age 80, looking back at her incredible rise from a 12-child impoverished Tennessee family to a global superstar with over 100 million records sold. The segment covered her recent missed commitments, her massive business and philanthropic ventures like Dollywood and the Imagination Library, her late husband, her nephew's statement on her strong Christian faith, and her songwriting genius behind timeless classics like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberta says it has a private backer for 10 percent of its proposed pipeline. We'll ask federal energy minister Tim Hodgson if that means taxpayers are on the hook for the rest. The legendary Anne Murray pays tribute to a man who helped launch her career, and many others', on his long-running TV show. Remembering the late great Tommy Hunter. The small Danish town of Rebild has hosted a Fourth of July party for decades — but this year, there are extra fireworks: American officials have been left off the invite list. A German zoologist tells us about testing how fast spiders could sprint by prodding them with a paint brush — and inadvertently setting a new arachnid land speed record. For years, a collection of wool and sheep skin samples belonging to a pioneering Australian scientist has been tucked away in the UK. We hear from an Aussie farmer who helped bring the archive home. Two avid outdoorsmen from the UK set a new record for putting up a tent by relying heavily on each other, and pitching at a fever pitch. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that assumes they have a co-depen-tent relationship.

 Country icon Ray Stevens recently cheated death in a serious fall at his home on March 29, suffering a broken neck that required a brief hospitalization in the Nashville area. Despite these setbacks, Stevens will celebrate the April 10 release of his latest album, *Favorites Old & New*, featuring beloved hits like "The Look of Love," along with fresh tracks like "Moving Out Is Easier Than Moving On."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton is battling back from a serious health scare thats kept her on extended bed rest due to kidney stones and infections forcing her to postpone her Las Vegas residency to September 2026. The News International reports on February 17 that the country icon is determined to make a comeback but insiders say shes emotionally struggling as a self-described control freak sidelined from her empire with no end date in sight. Radar Online sources note minor business hiccups like backlash over Dollywoods new high-tech soda dispenser that tracks every ounce infuriating visitors something Dolly never would have approved.Yet signs of recovery emerged as her longtime producer Kent Wells told Parade she visited his studio last week sounding and looking fantastic while recording new music. Country Living magazine revealed on February 18 that Dolly made a rare public appearance promoting an exclusive weekend getaway at Dollywood for their readers complete with early access to the Dolly Parton Experience a replica of her childhood home and themed bingo plus Flower and Food Festival perks.Business keeps humming with Dollywood releasing its 2026 calendar opening to the public on March 13 and Allegiant Air announcing Flight 925 Destination Dollywood a themed Orlando to Knoxville flight on November 6 packed with live entertainment trivia and exclusive park perks like skip-the-line TimeSaver passes. Her Threads My Songs in Symphony tour added 2026 dates including Vancouver on February 15 while Arkansas State University kicks off productions of her 9 to 5 The Musical this week through March 1.No fresh social media mentions surfaced in the past few days but Dollymania net confirms her health woes havent derailed her Broadway biopic set for 2026 or her honorary Oscar for humanitarian work. Amid whispers of empire glitches the 80-year-old legend insists shes not quitting vowing bigger adventures ahead. Fans are buzzing over these resilient moves signaling a powerhouse return.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Interview with country legend Stevie Lee Woods - On the phone with David Serero - The Culture News

Host Neil Haley sits down with Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels for an intimate conversation about his iconic career, his surprise mega-hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," and what keeps him performing after more than fifty years in the business. Charlie candidly admits he had no idea his 1979 recording would become the phenomenon it did, explaining that you simply can't manufacture or predict that kind of success—you just take your God-given talent and go for it. He shares his amazement that the song still remains the biggest crowd-pleaser at his concerts and continues to receive regular radio airplay decades later, with the fastest chart climb of any record in his career when it was released. What surprises Charlie most is the song's global reach, noting it's become a massive hit even in countries where English isn't the primary language, and that teenagers who have never heard of him instantly recognize "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" when asked about it.Charlie reveals what truly drives him to continue touring and performing at such a high level: a genuine, deep love for entertaining people and walking on stage. After devoting over fifty years to mastering his craft, he explains that performing is one of the few times in his life when he truly feels like he knows what he's doing. He discusses his recent projects, including "Don't Get No Better Than That," a song written specifically for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo that captures the excitement of Las Vegas during rodeo season and celebrates cowboys working all year for their shot at the big time. Charlie also shares the story behind his live album recorded at Billy Bob's Texas, part of a series featuring artists like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, praising the venue's incredible atmosphere where audiences arrive ready to party. In a humorous moment, he reveals his unconventional relationship with the fiddle, admitting he's entirely self-taught, never had a lesson, can't read music, and does everything technically "wrong"—but it works perfectly for his signature style, warning aspiring players not to copy his technique or they'll drive their violin teachers crazy.

Send us a textCountry star Joe Nichols joins the Midwest Mixtape Podcast to talk about his upcoming show Saturday night at The Camp at Lake Wappapello with Maddy Cauthen and The Monarchs, presented by Golden Eagle Entertainment. Joe and the Midwest crew dive into everything from his first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game to his Home Run for Hope initiative, which raises funds to build inclusive, ADA-compliant sports fields for children with disabilities.Joe reflects on maintaining an authentic country sound in today's music world, his experiences with artists like Dolly Parton and Post Malone, and the story behind his chart-topping hit “Tequila Makes Your Clothes Fall Off.” The conversation highlights Joe's humor, heart, and dedication to his craft, along with his excitement about performing back in Cardinal Country for an unforgettable night under the stars at The Camp.

Texas country legend Aaron Watson stops by the podcast to talk about coming up in the Texas music scene and how that shaped his perspective of country music and the Nashville machine, dealing with record executives, being self-sufficient and taking a unique approach to his career, current country music beefs, how he started his tailgate talks on social media and the success that the videos have had online, playing the American Rodeo alongside Post Malone and what that experience was like and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Jamey Johnson stops by the podcast to talk about his time in the Marines and playing music at that time, listening to contemporary country music and how he enjoys artists like Morgan Wallen, working from the Cash cabin to create his new album 'Midnight Gasoline,' how he wrote "What A View," meeting his now-wife and proposing the second day he knew her, his relationship with viral sensation Oliver Anthony and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Country legend performed his final concert before retiring from touring. Fox News Radio’s Tonya J. Powers discusses his farewell show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICDavid Lee Roth returned to the stage Saturday for his first show since March 20th, 2020 when he opened for KISS in Lubbock, Texas. And this came after he insisted in 2022 that he was retiring. Appearing at the M3 festival in Columbia, Maryland, he said, "We've reached the end of my first retirement. How many retirements did Rocky have, nine?" Still lacking in the vocal department, Roth delivered 16-song set of all Van Halen songs. Helping him and his four-piece band present the songs were four male background singers.Roth has previously announced one other show, September 12th at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, but he's just announced a tour that starts on July 31st in Hollywood, Florida and runs through September 14th in Napa, California. (See dates below.) David Lee Roth M3 festival set list Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala Monday night, showcasing her baby bump in a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble. Her partner, A$AP Rocky, co-chaired the event themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Andre 3000 traded his flute for a piano. He just released an instrumental collection called "7 Piano Sketches". Ozzy's detailed the lengths he's taking to prepare himself for his final concert in Birmingham, England on July 5th. Gwyneth Paltrow isn't the only one hawking sex toys as Mother's Day gifts. Ghost unveiled one of their own, and it sold out immediately. TVLarry David was on the "Fly on the Wall" podcast hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade about the first time he met Paul McCartney. NBA superstar LeBron James announced that he's not attending Monday nights 2025 Met Gala, despite being an honorary co-chair. Check out the trailer for the final season of "Squid Game". It drops June 27th. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Jennifer Aniston was home on Monday when a man crashed his vehicle through the gates of her Bel Air residence, police sources confirmed to ABC News. "Final Destination Bloodlines" brought a stuntwoman out of retirement to set a new world record for "the oldest person ever on fire, on camera." Her name is Yvette Ferguson and she's 71. Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are Instagram official MISCGTA delay … Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will now be released on May 26th, 2026. The original plan was to release the game this fall, but Rockstar Games now says they need extra time “to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.” Fans of the franchise are, of course, disappointed with the news, especially since the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer was unveiled in December of 2023. That's a lot of anticipation and enthusiasm. And now, there's going to be about a year more of waiting. AND FINALLYCountry music is known for its storytelling, and honest depictions of everyday people. Which is why it's funny, that so many country stars have used STAGE NAMES this whole time.Here are some country artists, and their real names, that might surprise you:AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 16 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1840350530977079453 https://x.com/i/status/1840311263265480968 https://x.com/i/status/1840694976297967844 https://x.com/i/status/1840647223329050695 https://x.com/i/status/1841203225371787580 https://x.com/i/status/1841213325889130561 https://x.com/i/status/1841512751857893376 https://x.com/i/status/1841452688342458729 https://x.com/i/status/1841523808621969487 https://x.com/i/status/1841749290605043805 https://x.com/i/status/1840127675769467218 https://x.com/i/status/1840662162752393317https://x.com/i/status/1841306806347350107https://x.com/i/status/1841093751860527249 https://youtu.be/F7Qh40xOdnU https://x.com/i/status/1841829743378812953 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40mZ0rWnzN8 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 262 with our guest William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys.  We discuss the William Lee Golden and the Goldens fall tour and three albums County Roads, Old County Church, and Southern Accents a 34 song collection of covers and classics. We also discuss the Oak Ridge Boys Farewell Tour, new album, healing through music, and more!   For more information visit:  https://www.williamleegolden.com/ https://williamleegoldenandthegoldens.com/#music https://oakridgeboys.com/   Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/  Follow us on twitter at  https://twitter.com/hashtag/noshockpod.   Libsyn website: https://nothingshocking.libsyn.com For more info on the Hong Kong Sleepover: https://thehongkongsleepover.bandcamp.com Help support the podcast and record stores by shopping at Ragged Records. http://www.raggedrecords.org    Nothing Shocking Podcast Best of 2024 Apple Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nothing-shocking-podcast-2024/pl.u-NP2Ws7135YR

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Not only did we have Little Texas Legend Tim Rushlow on the show but also had to cover the astronauts that are stuck in space. Plus, the panic button had all us men putting our faces in check

We start the week LIVE at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club! Listen in to hear Bo and the crew talk about the best college football programs that produce the most NFL talent, the best conditions to sleep in at home and Steve joins to talk about his life, music career, golf and more. All guests join us on the Farm Bureau Insurance guest line, and we are LIVE from the BankPlus Studio! Out of Bounds is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOUNDS today to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have rip-current tragedy, a block party that turned into a shooting, a tele-ICU program, and a 1950s-era Black Barons player I wanted to make sure got a mention with so much focus on the Rickwood game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 506: Adam Banks talks about the following in this episode:1.  The Career, Death, and Legacy of Country Legend, Toby Keith 2. The Best Locker Room Motivational Speeches of all Time 3. Super Bowl 58 Prop Bets 4. Quote of The Week 5. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards Follow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Taylor Swift broke a record at the Grammys along with many other memorable moments.   Country legend Toby Keith passed away after a battle with cancer.   Prince Harry flew to the UK to visit his father after his cancer diagnosis.    Follow us @PlayingTelephone for more & full episodes on YouTube!  

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles, Donnie and Dale interview Professor Taylor Hagood from Florida Atlantic University. Hagood is an award-winning author, speaker, literary critic, artist, musician, fencer, magic historian and performer, and more. He is also the author of Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend, which we are discussing in this episode.  A link for his book is below. https://www.amazon.com/Stringbean-Murder-Country-Legend-American/dp/0252087119/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PENWCJDR744P&keywords=stringbean+taylor+hagood&qid=1682275672&sprefix=stringbean+taylor+hag%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1  We also want to thank Jeff Williams for his support.  Below is a link to his store page. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1636495147/supernova-uber-alles-comic-book-issue-1?fbclid=IwAR3z5A4_K3Rgg7s0DJ4WR3i2aW2s_k_yNGD2AuOTfv5kjT-PU53zEygQtIU  Our Links. https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles

We sat down with Mrs. Jones and New York Times best-selling author Ken Abraham to get a glimpse at some of the biggest revelations of the book

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Yes..that happened… An unbelievable opportunity to speak with a country music icon…Multi-Award winning singer and actor Randy Travis and his amazing wife Mary who has become, due to his unfortunate stroke several years ago, , his defacto spokesperson..and what an amazing job she does…     They make it work, and with great humor besides.    There is a backstory to getting this chance to chat with them, and it's briefly explained at the beginning.   To give you an idea….I and several others had the once in a lifetime opportunity to sing his own hits right there with him on the stage!  I will never forget that, and will never forget this super special episode… they were so down to earth that by the end of my working with them, I wanted to invite them for dinner!  Lol SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MASTERMIND OF THE SHOWS THAT I AND  OTHERS WERE INVOLVED WITH…KEVIN RICHARDS of KEVIN RICHARDS PRODUCTIONS. He is also on this episode along with coordinator Cheryl Howe who did so much behind the scenes work with these shows at the Charles R Woods Theatre in Glens Falls and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia NH..      Absent here was Mark Petrie who also did amazing work on these gigs!

Monte and Bob visit with the legendary John Conlee who doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

(Part 2 of 2) David Akeman affectionately known as “Stringbean” was born on June 17, 1915 to a farm family in Annville, Kentucky. Anneville is a small town in Jackson County, Kentucky. Stringbean's love for music began at an early age. Before he was 8 years old, he built his first instrument out of a shoebox and thread. He most likely developed his early love for music from his father who was a successful banjo player who often played throughout the community. By the time Stringbean was 12, he bought his own banjo and then began playing at local dances and built a reputation as an excellent musician.While working construction type work building roads and planting trees, he continued playing his banjo with a goal of making it big in the music business. His career began when he entered a contest being judged by singer-guitarist-musical saw player Asa Martin. After impressing Martin, he soon joined Martin's band.During a performance, Martin had forgotten David Akeman's name. So he just introduced Akeman as “String Beans” The nickname was given to him based on his tall lanky frame. Apparently, the name stuck and David Akeman would become known simply as String Bean.Not only did Stringbean become known for his musical abilities, he also became known for being a funny guy. Stringbean became known as a comedian musician. He also broadcast on WLAP out of Lexington, Kentucky, and played with different groups during the late 1930s. Strange enough, old country music back in the 30s didn't include much banjo playing. However, Stringbean was able to keep banjo playing relevant in country music.Interesting enough, Stringbean was also a decent semi pro baseball player. His baseball playing skills became known to Bill Monroe, who had his own semi pro club. Monroe was so impressed with Stringbean that he added Stringbean to his band. He played in Monroe's band from 1943 until 1945.After Stringbean left Monroe in 1945, he was replaced by another popular banjo player named Earl Scruggs, who had a different sound than Stringbean. Stringbean would also go on marry his sweetheart Estelle Stanfill in 1945. The following year he would begin working with another banjo player named Louis Marshall Jones, affectionately known as Grandpa Jones. The two men would both be together doing comedy in the television program Hee Haw. Grandpa Jones was a WWII veteran and would become Stringbean's closest friend. The men also became neighbors in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.Akeman was one of the Opry's top stars throughout the 1950s. Oddly enough, he didn't begin recording on his own until the early '60s, when he signed to the Starday label. He had hits with "Chewing Gum" and "I Wonder Where Wanda Went," and recorded seven albums between 1961 and 1972.His first album was titled Old Time Pickin' and Grinnin' with Stringbean which was released in 1961. His music was considered folk stories with a taste of comedy. At the time, Stringbean and his buddy Grandpa Jones became the two biggest old time banjo players of their era.In 1969, a country style comedy would come to television. The program would be called Hee Haw and was on television from 1969 to 1993. The program lasted for 26 seasons and recorded 655 episodes. Any popular country musician who was anybody appeared on the show.Unfortunately, Stringbean and his wife Estelle would be tragically murdered on November 10, 1973. After the couple returned home from a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, they walked in on a robbery by two men. Stringbean was shot to death in front of his fireplace and his wife Estelle was shot to death outside their home while trying to flee the robbers.It would be Grandpa Jones who would find the bodies of his beloved friends the next day. Grandpa Jones had plans to pick Stringbean up the next day for a a planned hunting trip. Grandpa Jones would learn the sad truth when he pulled up to his friend's cabin at 2308 Baker Road near Ridgetop, Tennessee. According to author Taylor Hagood, Stringbean and Estelle didn't believe in using banks. Both were alive during the Great Depression when many people who had money in their banks lost it all.Stringbean was known to keep thousands of dollars in cash laying around his house. Grandpa warned him many times to not keep his money in the house. He told Stringbean that one day, keeping that cash around the house would get him killed. When Grandpa found the bodies of his murdered friends, he knew the day he worried about had finally come. The murders shocked Nashville residents. Author Taylor Hagood would write a book about Strinbean's life and death.For his book about Stringbean, Hagood interviewed one of the lead investigators in the case, surviving members of Stringbean's family and fellow musicians who knew Stringbean personally. He then compiled his findings into the book titled Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend.If you enjoy reading. True crime books. then I highly recommend that you purchase a copy of Taylor's book and add it to your collection. The book takes you from String Bean's humble beginnings as a child who loved music to becoming a country music legend. You can get your own copy of Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend written by Taylor Hagood on Amazon.com or wherever else you purchase your favorite books. And if you would like to contact Taylor about his book, please visit www.Taylorhagood.com.Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by purchasing a cup of $5 coffee every month. To help support the podcast, please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/catchmykiller. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please visit my websites www.catchmykiller.com or www.themarcabe.com where you can submit a case.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4077372/advertisement

David Akeman affectionately known as “Stringbean” was born on June 17, 1915 to a farm family in Annville, Kentucky. Anneville is a small town in Jackson County, Kentucky. Stringbean's love for music began at an early age. Before he was 8 years old, he built his first instrument out of a shoebox and thread. He most likely developed his early love for music from his father who was a successful banjo player who often played throughout the community. By the time Stringbean was 12, he bought his own banjo and then began playing at local dances and built a reputation as an excellent musician. While working construction type work building roads and planting trees, he continued playing his banjo with a goal of making it big in the music business. His career began when he entered a contest being judged by singer-guitarist-musical saw player Asa Martin. After impressing Martin, he soon joined Martin's band. During a performance, Martin had forgotten David Akeman's name. So he just introduced Akeman as “String Beans” The nickname was given to him based on his tall lanky frame. Apparently, the name stuck and David Akeman would become known simply as String Bean. Not only did Stringbean become known for his musical abilities, he also became known for being a funny guy. Stringbean became known as a comedian musician. He also broadcast on WLAP out of Lexington, Kentucky, and played with different groups during the late 1930s. Strange enough, old country music back in the 30s didn't include much banjo playing. However, Stringbean was able to keep banjo playing relevant in country music. Interesting enough, Stringbean was also a decent semi pro baseball player. His baseball playing skills became known to Bill Monroe, who had his own semi pro club. Monroe was so impressed with Stringbean that he added Stringbean to his band. He played in Monroe's band from 1943 until 1945. After Stringbean left Monroe in 1945, he was replaced by another popular banjo player named Earl Scruggs, who had a different sound than Stringbean. Stringbean would also go on marry his sweetheart Estelle Stanfill in 1945. The following year he would begin working with another banjo player named Louis Marshall Jones, affectionately known as Grandpa Jones. The two men would both be together doing comedy in the television program Hee Haw. Grandpa Jones was a WWII veteran and would become Stringbean's closest friend. The men also became neighbors in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.Akeman was one of the Opry's top stars throughout the 1950s. Oddly enough, he didn't begin recording on his own until the early '60s, when he signed to the Starday label. He had hits with "Chewing Gum" and "I Wonder Where Wanda Went," and recorded seven albums between 1961 and 1972. His first album was titled Old Time Pickin' and Grinnin' with Stringbean which was released in 1961. His music was considered folk stories with a taste of comedy. At the time, Stringbean and his buddy Grandpa Jones became the two biggest old time banjo players of their era. In 1969, a country style comedy would come to television. The program would be called Hee Haw and was on television from 1969 to 1993. The program lasted for 26 seasons and recorded 655 episodes. Any popular country musician who was anybody appeared on the show. Unfortunately, Stringbean and his wife Estelle would be tragically murdered on November 10, 1973. After the couple returned home from a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, they walked in on a robbery by two men. Stringbean was shot to death in front of his fireplace and his wife Estelle was shot to death outside their home while trying to flee the robbers.It would be Grandpa Jones who would find the bodies of his beloved friends the next day. Grandpa Jones had plans to pick Stringbean up the next day for a a planned hunting trip. Grandpa Jones would learn the sad truth when he pulled up to his friend's cabin at 2308 Baker Road near Ridgetop, Tennessee. According to author Taylor Hagood, Stringbean and Estelle didn't believe in using banks. Both were alive during the Great Depression when many people who had money in their banks lost it all. Stringbean was known to keep thousands of dollars in cash laying around his house. Grandpa warned him many times to not keep his money in the house. He told Stringbean that one day, keeping that cash around the house would get him killed. When Grandpa found the bodies of his murdered friends, he knew the day he worried about had finally come. The murders shocked Nashville residents. Author Taylor Hagood would write a book about Strinbean's life and death. For his book about Stringbean, Hagood interviewed one of the lead investigators in the case, surviving members of Stringbean's family and fellow musicians who knew Stringbean personally. He then compiled his findings into the book titled Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend.If you enjoy reading. True crime books. then I highly recommend that you purchase a copy of Taylor's book and add it to your collection. The book takes you from String Bean's humble beginnings as a child who loved music to becoming a country music legend. You can get your own copy of Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend written by Taylor Hagood on Amazon.com or wherever else you purchase your favorite books. And if you would like to contact Taylor about his book, please visit www.Taylorhagood.com.Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by purchasing a cup of $5 coffee every month. To help support the podcast, please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/catchmykiller. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please visit my websites www.catchmykiller.com or www.themarcabe.com where you can submit a case.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4077372/advertisement

Is there anything to the story of the Native American man who came out of the woods every few years with a snuff can full of gold dust? Maybe. (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1001d_GoldSnuff.htm)

Is there anything to the story of the Native American man who came out of the woods every few years with a snuff can full of gold dust? Maybe. (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1001d_GoldSnuff.htm)

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is author Taylor Hagood, discussing his new book, Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend, which chronicles the late Grand Ole Opry star David "Stringbean" Akeman, and the gruesome crime that stole Nashville's innocence.  Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App (for Apple or Android devices) to hear WSM in digital clarity, plus two additional streaming stations -- Opry Nashville and Route 650 -- as well as thousands of hours of archived programming.

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Plus, Obie and Ashley are up for a Marconi Award next week and are scrambling to get flights and hotel. Clay Walker is a class act and he drops some knowledge about his 21 month old and retirement on the show

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On todays episode, we have Dan Varner, a local legend, and Glen Hock, another local legend.  We learn a lot about the music industry and how Dan Varner and the Varner Foundation is helping America's children.  Please visit our website and VarnerFoundation.org to help a worthy cause.  Also, download, download, download, wherever you listen to you favorite podcasts.  Onemoreandimouttahere.com, email at admin@onemoreandimouttahere.com.  Thank you for following us.  

Gary Morris has been singing since the age of 5, loves leftover fried chicken and wants you to see him on tour at a city near you. Time to go Beyond the Mic. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

Two weeks after her death, country's biggest stars and family honored Naomi Judd at her public memorial. Plus, Savannah Guthrie sits down with the cast of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” to chat about the second film. And, Nick Jonas and Shakira stop by Studio 1A to talk about their new show “Dancing With Myself.”

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