Podcasts about Grand Ole Opry

Throwback ThursdayElle King proves she's a powerhouse in this week's candid sit-down with Bunnie. She opens up about the truth behind her viral Grand Ole Opry performance, the heartfelt encouragement she received from Dolly Parton, and the steps she's taken on her path of healing and self-discovery. Elle reflects on her one-of-a-kind childhood as the daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, sharing both the laughter and the struggles of growing up in the spotlight. She also gets real about motherhood—the highs, the lows, and co-parenting with her baby's father—and how those experiences shaped her latest music, including Baby Daddy's Weekend, and her ongoing tour.Elle KingWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the rolling hills of Scotland to the hallowed circle of the Grand Ole Opry, Callum Kerr's musical journey defies conventional paths. Our conversation reveals the beautiful synchronicity of events that led this actor-turned-country artist to find his true calling.Callum shares how his musical awakening happened at 17 when a Texas sports camp job unexpectedly introduced him to country music. "I was just blown away," he recalls of hearing artists like Dierks Bentley and Zac Brown Band for the first time. "This is the sound that I've been looking for." His authentic passion is palpable as he describes moving between acting jobs in the UK and musical adventures in the American South.The pivotal turning point came when Callum landed a role as a Texas country singer on Fox's "Monarch" alongside Trace Adkins. Being in the studio with Nashville session players sparked something profound: "If I'm good enough to be in their TV show with a budget of 10 million per episode, maybe I could do this." This realization brought him to Nashville, where he immediately felt at home.We dive deep into Callum's songwriting process, his philosophy of "best song wins" regardless of who wrote it, and the meaningful stories behind tracks like "Used to Love This Town" and "It Ain't Working" from his Dan Huff-produced EP. The conversation culminates with his emotional recounting of making his Grand Ole Opry debut—a dream realized on the very same day his EP was released.Whether you're fascinated by the creative journey, drawn to authentic country storytelling, or simply love discovering artists on the rise, Callum's story will resonate. His final advice to his younger self speaks volumes: "If you like it, then it's cool. One day people are going to find that cool." Listen now and witness the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable career.

Country star Carly Pearce gets real about her journey—from her fast rise with Every Little Thing to the heartbreak behind 29. She opens up about anxiety, OCD, divorce, losing producer Busbee, and the challenges of being a woman in country music, all while celebrating her induction into the Grand Ole Opry.Carly also shares her health battle with recurrent pericarditis, how she learned to advocate for herself, and how her new album Hummingbird marks both healing and a return to traditional country roots. Plus, she talks love, resilience, and why authenticity has been the key to it all.Carly Pearce: WebsiteWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan & Rory are one of country’s most exciting new duos. Ryan Follesé first broke out as the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae with the global hit “Tonight, Tonight.” Though he found success in pop, the son of two legendary Nashville songwriters always felt pulled back to country. He found his perfect match in Rory, a powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth at the Myrtle Beach Opry playing 300 shows a year. Broken Bow signed them on the spot, and the duo released their self-titled EP last summer. They’ve since dropped more singles like Them Boots, Truck Stop, and Together Again with Jamey Johnson—who rarely collaborates, but declared, “If I were a gambler, I’d bet it all on these two.” With millions of streams, a Grand Ole Opry debut, and undeniable chemistry, Ryan & Rory are just getting started. Their new song “Girls are Pretty” drops Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's historic war-time meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, review Trump's foreign policy and peace deal successes, discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's cringey publicity campaign, and give an overview of efforts secure the ballot box. Mollie and David also converse about Mollie's performance at the Grand Ole Opry and share their culture recommendations for the week.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's historic war-time meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, review Trump's foreign policy and peace deal successes, discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's cringey publicity campaign, and give an overview of efforts secure the ballot box. Mollie and David also converse about Mollie's performance at the Grand Ole Opry and share their culture recommendations for the week.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: August 20, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS9: E4: Lee Newton- Standing in the CircleSHOW SUMMARY:When Lee Newton's father told his young daughter she would one day stand on the Grand Ole Opry stage while he watched from the front row, neither could have imagined how prophetically those words would manifest. Fast forward decades later to Lee performing her song "Carolina" at the Opry House with her father's cab driver hat placed on the microphone stand and an empty seat in the front row – a powerful full-circle moment that exemplifies her extraordinary journey.  The North Carolina native's path to musical success has been anything but conventional. Growing up in "Paper Town, USA" with limited resources, Lee found early musical inspiration riding in her father's taxi cab where he'd play guitar between fares. Despite facing poverty, family struggles, and eventually escaping domestic violence with her young son on her hip, Lee's resilience never wavered. Just four and a half years ago, she restarted her musical career from nothing – no money, no connections, just raw talent and unwavering determination.  What she's accomplished in that short time defies typical industry trajectories. Lee has opened for country legends like Randy Travis, Ronnie Millsap, and Gene Watson. Her albums feature collaborations with Pam Tillis, Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, and Rhonda Vincent – established artists who embraced her as a peer rather than a newcomer. As an independent artist handling her own management and promotion, she's earned multiple prestigious awards, including Traditional Country Artist of the Year at the Josie Awards and Entertainer of the Year from the International Singer-Songwriting Association.  Beyond her musical achievements, Lee's story resonates because of her authenticity and heart. Her song "Strength of a Woman" has inspired nearly 60,000 TikTok videos from people sharing their own stories of overcoming adversity. Between recording sessions for her upcoming album featuring Georgette Jones, she prioritizes being "that mom" who attends school lunches and field trips with her nine-year-old son, and dedicates time to benefit concerts for causes close to her heart.  Discover more about this remarkable artist's journey and music at leenewtonofficial.com and follow her on all social media platforms to stay updated on upcoming performances and releases.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web PageWeb - www.leenewtonmusic.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey 

We welcome the incredible William Beckmann to Jrodconcerts the Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with the Warner Music Nashville artist to discuss his major-label debut, Whiskey Lies & Alibis. A true artist with an old soul, William shares how his upbringing in Del Rio, Texas, on the Mexican border, shaped his unique sound—a captivating blend of traditional country, Americana, and Latin music. William opens up about his journey, from being mentored by fellow Del Rio native Radney Foster to his Grand Ole Opry debut, and how he's carved out a path with his distinct baritone voice and authentic storytelling. We talk about his songwriting process, his influences from George Strait to Vicente Fernández, and the stories behind the songs on his powerful new album. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering his music, you won't want to miss this in-depth conversation with one of country music's most exciting new voices. ____ Support the Show: DUNKIN': Try Jamie's favorite summer drink, the Dunkin' Pink Spritz Refresher. The vibrant drink is a fizzy, fruit-forward blend of guava, orange and passion fruit flavors with a splash of sparkling water—a sparkling, sweet sip that's ready to kick off summer. Order in-store or order ahead of time on the Dunkin' app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s around the next curve in retirement? In this episode, Jackie Campbell breaks down the three pillars of retirement planning—risk, income, and taxes—and why the final five years before retirement are critical. Learn how portfolio risk, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security decisions can shape your future. Plus, hear a heartfelt tribute and backstage interview with country music legend Jeannie Seely, reflecting on her legacy at the Grand Ole Opry and advice for newcomers. It’s a blend of financial clarity and timeless wisdom. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.com! Follow us on social media: Facebook | YouTube | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Wayspring Wanderer" launches on Amazon. THE INTERVIEW Scotty Hasting is an Army combat veteran turned singer/songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Hasting, who received the Purple Heart, was shot 10 times at once in Afghanistan. Hasting has opened for artists including Dave Grohl, Jelly Roll, Parmalee and Tanya Tucker - and will be appearing at the American Legion National Convention in Tampa. On this week's Tango Alpha Lima podcast, Hasting discusses his time in the military, music career and more. SCUTTLEBUTT Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What's the worst MRE you've ever ate? Future destroyer to be named after Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter Bravo Zulu to American Legion Riders from Ernest A. Love Post 6 in Prescott, Ariz. Special Guest: Scotty Hasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --West Virginia is among three states who will sent National Guard troops to Washington D.C. --Another lawsuit over Governor Morrisey's vaccine exemptions--Kathy Mattea talks about her Grand Ole Opry invitation--In Sports: We hear from a couple of West Virginia natives battling in the NFL

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 We were so excited to be able to catch up with Ana Cristina Cash about her latest singles “Cheap Margaritas” and Daybreak” AVAILABLE NOW, as well as her upcoming EP “The Sunshine State Volume One” (forthcoming).  We talked about writing bilingually, her introduction to the music business, and how she sees a song from start to finish. This was such a fun chat!   Ana Cristina Cash is a Nashville-based American singer-songwriter who was originally raised in Miami, Florida by her Cuban parents who moved to the United States in the early 1960s during the onset of the revolution. Growing up listening to a multitude of genres, Cash's sound wasinfluenced by an eclectic array of inspiration from Country, Pop, improvisational Jazz, and Latin music. Writing directly from the heart, the singer-songwriter's recordings exhibit a broad vocal range, spanning from an expressive and resonating contralto to a soaring coloratura soprano, otherwise known as the “whistle register.” Ana earned her bachelor's degree in journalismfrom Florida International University and her master's degree in creative writing and literature from Harvard University.   Ana Cristina is currently preparing Part 1 and Part 2 of EP releases of songs that incorporate her country music with pop sensibilities and Latin influences. She will follow up the two EP releases with a full expanded album edition including several new tracks. She is a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry, The Bluebird Café, 3rdandLindsley, major sporting events and isan active part of the thriving Nashville music scene.  Be sure to check Ana Cristina out here:  Website: https://www.anacristinacash.com/  Bandcamp: Ana Cristina Cash  IG:anacristinacash  FB: anacristinacash  YouTube: Anacrislove  

Phil & David catch one of their favorite "Lunch" guests Shaun Cassidy to discuss some exciting news -- Shaun's upcoming "The Road To Us," the longest tour of his professional career starting September 13th at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. For Shaun's tour dates and more information on his remarkable career in music and as a successful TV writer/producer, and a link to a Billboard Magazine story about his tour, please go here: https://www.shauncassidy.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

What does a sassafras candy cane, a breaker box, and the Ralston Inn have in common?We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' series with this fun one from Hallmark Channel's 2020 'Countdown to Christmas,' starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster!Come for the full recap and review and stay for our thoughts on the start of school, our thoughts on B&Bs, and our heartfelt pitch to be extras in Hallmark's new movie set to shoot at the Grand Ole Opry!Tell us what you think about this one in the comments and be sure to connect with us on our social media channels. Find links to everything at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Today's podcast guest is James Dupré, a Bayou Chicot native with a voice that's earned him national attention on The Voice, The Ellen Show, and CBS Sunday Morning. He's currently touring as the lead vocalist on the More Life Tour, performing all of Randy Travis's greatest hits alongside Randy's original band. Personally chosen by Randy and Mary Travis, James was instrumental in the creation of the AI-assisted track “Where That Came From,” marking Randy's first new release in over a decade. From small-town beginnings to center stage at the Grand Ole Opry, James is carrying the country music torch in a way that's both fresh and rooted in tradition.Webiste: https://www.jamesdupre.com⸻

Writer, comedian, actress and historic Kentuckian Erin Bowles joins the podcast to discuss the music biopic COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER (1980) starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones. Follow us to the place between Possom's Trot and Monkey's Eyebrow.SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONSHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com    

Country artist and songwriter Josh Ross joins Bar Conversations to talk about his journey from Burlington, Ontario, to Nashville, and the release of his album Later Tonight (out Sept. 19). He shares how football injuries shifted his dream from the CFL to music, the impact of growing up in Canada, and what it was like to top the U.S. country charts with "Single Again" — the first Canadian male to do so in nearly 30 years.Josh also reflects on career milestones like performing at the Grey Cup halftime show, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, collaborating with Akon on "Drunk Right Now", and winning major awards including the CCMA Entertainer of the Year and CMA Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award. Plus, he dives into the making of Later Tonight, filming the title track's music video with his dirt bike, and balancing country roots with genre exploration.Jonathan's Drinking: 15 STARS Founders Reserve Rye

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Ira sits down with rising country artist Dalton Hicks, performing at Stoney's Rockin' Country on August 15. Dalton opens up about the stories and grit behind his latest single, "Day By Day"—a song shaped by his rough life, self-reliance right after high school, and a “get up and keep moving” philosophy. He shares how picking up a guitar at 17 turned a dream of becoming a marine biologist into a career as a songwriter and performer—without any studio backing. Raised a self-described “redneck,” Dalton was first inspired by his grandmother's church music, even though it wasn't country. In 2019, he released his debut song, and his first online hit,"I'm Still Here," put him on the map. In this conversation, Dalton talks about his first-ever Vegas performance, his two-year bond with his band (including the funny tattoo story of how they met), recording in Nashville versus the rush of a live audience, his admiration for Thomas Rhett as a family man, and his ultimate dream—to one day stand on the Grand Ole Opry stage. He's not chasing fame—he's chasing the chance to motivate people through his music. And when he's on stage, this “country boy” pours his whole heart into every note. (Also Watch Full Podcast Video)

From the trailer parks of Alabama to the bright lights of the Grand Ole Opry comedian Dusty Slay hangs out and makes me laugh. Follow Dusty Slay on Instagram @DustySlay Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSHOW⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@GREGFITZSIMMONS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FITZDOG.COM⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Talking with Shelby Means was such a delight! We geeked out over dogs. We talked about her amazing solo debut, self-titled album and the excitement of what happens next. Shelby has a long career touring alongside many legends and her first solo album shows what a legend SHE is!  Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming's high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, during her tenure in Nashvilleshe was a member of the incredibly impactful GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass band of all women, Della Mae. With Della Mae and others she has traveled to more than 20 countries around the world spreading musical diplomacy.     Means is also one half of roots duo Sally & George with her husband and collaborator, Sol Driven Train's Joel Timmons. With Timmons, Mary Lucey, and Billy Cardine, she co-founded another group, Lover's Leap, a genre blurring, heart-led Americana band. Means is a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, with whom she gained her first GRAMMY win for their 2023album, City of Gold. She's also received more than a handful of awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for her work with Della Mae and Golden Highway.   Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she's also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music, released in 2025, Means inviteslisteners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR's airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.  Be sure to check Shelby out here:  Website:shelbyleemeans.com  FB: Shelby Means  IG: Shelbass  

When you grow up in a rural part of New England your dreams of being anything in the media or the arts become practical, shaped by geography as much or more so than talent. For someone who aspires to share their music with the masses, the thought of Hollywood or Nashville seems like a distant pinpoint on a map rather than a destination for the dream. The sobering fact is, not too many musicians from the Northeastern reaches of the United States have broken through to national success. For every James Taylor or Ray LaMontagne, the musical landscape is littered by artists who dreamed big but didn't quite make it past the county line. Ben Fuller grew up on his family's dairy farm in southern Vermont. He began singing when he was young on the farm but didn't play his first show until 2017, when he was 30 years old, at a small local bar. But that was enough to fuel his passion for more. Soon thereafter, he packed up everything he had and headed to Nashville, determined to make his mark on the music industry. Playing every live venue that would give him stage time, Fuller eventually caught the ear of Provident Entertainment, who signed him to a recording contract in 2022. The rest as they say is history. In the last three years, Fuller has racked up two Dove Awards, a KLOVE Award, 53 million streams of his single “If I Got Jesus”, and performances at the Grand Ole Opry and the CMA Festival. He has just released his second album, “Walk Through Fire”, that features a collaboration with multi-platinum selling artist Carrie Underwood on a song called “If It Was Up to Me”. Fuller joins us to chat about growing up on a rural dairy farm in rural Vermont, what inspired him to take the big leap to start his music career in Nashville, and a fateful dinner with hometown friends that changed his life forever.

What does it mean to live a life steeped in legacy and music? In this special episode, Jackie Campbell sits down with Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely to reflect on over 5,300 performances, the enduring spirit of country music, and the sisterhood behind the scenes. From her signature song “Don’t Touch Me” to advice for young artists, Jeannie shares heartfelt stories of gratitude, trust, and staying present. It’s a nostalgic journey through the Opry’s past and a celebration of its future. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.com! Follow us on social media: Facebook | YouTube | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A native Georgian, Ed lives on a South Georgia farm with his wife, six children, nine cats, a dog, too many goats, and one rabbit named Banjo. Ed blends just the right mix of traditional stand-up, crowd work, and impressions to bring a clean, relevant show with something for everyone. His act reaches across generations and backgrounds to connect with people of all ages. Whether it's his awkward attempts to keep marital romance alive, his spot-on impressions of public figures, or riffing on the behavior of his kids, Ed's act is a blend of smart and zany that brings everyone on board for a hilarious ride. His Facebook videos have been seen by millions around the globe. You can catch Ed on Sirius XM radio, the Grand Ole Opry's Circle Network, and live at events large and small across the US.

Rich and Jim invite Wes Little into the studio for a deep dive into the life of a versatile drummer who's played everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie Hall. The Rich Redmond Show now has MERCH! Enter discount code FALL25 upon checkout for a 25% discount on our new tees, sweatshirts, knit caps and COFFEE MUGS!Go to www.therichredmondshow.comHighlights include:[0:10] The vibrant Nashville drum scene[0:25] Wes's journey from North Carolina to New York City[0:45] Living and creating music in tight NYC spaces[1:15] Transitioning to Nashville and building a diverse career[1:45] Session work, TV performances, and musical versatility[2:30] Creating a home studio (Coop DeVille)[3:00] Upcoming projects: podcast "Between Two Grooves" and drum technique book[3:45] Insights into the music industry's changing landscape[4:20] Personal stories from Broadway to backing major artistsA candid conversation about musicianship, creativity, and adapting to the ever-changing world of professional drumming.The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!Follow Rich:@richredmondwww.richredmond.comJim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.Follow Jim:  @jimmccarthywww.jmvos.com The Rich Redmond Show is produced by It's Your Show dot Cowww.itsyourshow.co

This week, a special road trip episode featuring up and coming California based bluegrass phenomenon AJ Lee & Blue Summit recorded live at the 2024 Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Also, a bonus performance from IBMA award winning hit maker Chris Jones & The Night Drivers. The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now in it's 53rd season, is one of the oldest and most respected acoustic music festivals in the world. Held at the Winfield, Kansas fairgrounds, more than 30 musical acts will perform on four separate stages, presenting over 200 hours of live music. Also, there is a dedicated contest stage where contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, and Autoharp. There is a juried arts and crafts fair, exhibits by renowned instrument makers and music shops, family activities, a bevy of food vendors, a farmer's market and even a pub! An unusual aspect of Walnut Valley is its campground tradition. Campsites are not reserved and campers line up to claim a choice campsite during the "Land Rush.” Walnut Valley Festival goers often bring their own musical instruments to participate in the sometimes all night campground jam sessions. Bands like Old Sound, that began as "Jam Bands" in the campgrounds, have even been invited to perform at the festival. AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band.  Their first gigs were local, small venues, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, where they'd play for multiple hours honing their set list and learning shared musical vocabularies. Now, as they criss-cross the country performing hundreds of shows a year to larger and larger audiences, you can sense the intention they had back then – to make music together not for just aspirational reasons, but because it's fun – and it's all you want to do as young musicians. Currently made up of Lee on mandolin, fiddler Jan Purat, and guitarists Scott Gates & Sullivan Tuttle, the band carries that youthful, festival-parking-lot energy with them still today, but at the same time there's a genuine ease and confidence to their music making. This is not the bluegrass of ambitious musicians intent on industry success, this is music made firstly for the joy of making it and primarily made for each other. https://www.bluesummitmusic.com/about-us-1 Chris Jones & the Night Drivers make some of the most distinctively elegant yet driving bluegrass music heard anywhere today. Deeply rooted in tradition but never bound to it, they deliver original music with tight arrangements, emotional authenticity, and engaging humor. Collectively, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers have won 12 IBMA awards and have racked up 24 #1 songs. In July of 2022, they made their debut on The Grand Ole Opry and were soon asked to return. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1984 archival recording of Ozark originals Bob Momich & Adam Fudge performing a banjo duet on the tune “Protecting the Innocent,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In this week's guest host segment, renowned traditional folk musician, writer, and step dancer Aubrey Atwater dives deep into Aesop's classic fable about the ant & the grasshopper.

Bryce Leatherwood is only 25 years old, but three years ago he won Season 22 of The Voice, and he just released a self-titled debut album that's already gaining a lot of attention. Despite his age, Bryce's new record sounds like it could have come out a long time ago, and that's exactly what he was after. Many of the songs were inspired by the simple life of his hometown in Woodstock, Georgia, where he grew up, and Macon, where he spent a lot of time riding horses and dirt bikes on his grandfather's farm. When we spoke, Bryce had just lost his grandfather to cancer a couple of weeks earlier, and he talked about what an inspiration he was, both in terms of music and as a role model in life. He also shared the story behind a new song called “Job Well Done” that he recently wrote in honor of his grandfather's memory. Sid talked to Bryce about the best friend he gained from his time on the Voice, what he learned from being a high school wrestler, and why his debut on the Grand Ole Opry was the best night of his life. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by: Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer & Editor/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!!  This week I welcome back to the podcast Caleb Christopher Edwards. Caleb has a stellar new album out with Zach White, titled, Cheers to All the Lonely People. Which is available everywhere now, including Bandcamp. This new album by songwriters Zach White & Caleb Christopher Edwards is a warm hug and hearty laugh we all need in our lives. A collection of original songs that evoke a sense of Bluegrass-Nouveau. Familiar forms and instrumental sounds are subtly articulated with unique techniques that evoke both a creative take on the bluegrass playbook and an easy-to-repeat relaxing experience. Recorded entirely live in the room you can feel the comradery filling the space. Whether it's Zach's creative stories of rich characters like Buddha From Muscoutah or Billy's Horse, or Caleb's wistful mind paintings in All I Do is Hum or Waltz for Sarah's Wedding you just want to sit for a spell, light a pipe and drift away. Zach White and Caleb Christopher Edwards have been long friends and frequent collaborators. Between the two of them, you might have seen them onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, or the Ryman (just to name a few). Buckle up for a rip roaring night of bluegrass, story telling, and two friends being goofballs. Keep up with Caleb at his website HERE and with Zach at his website HERE. Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured this episode are from the album Cheers to all the Lonely People available HERE! NORTHFIELD GIVEAWAY HERE As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller 

To start the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Forever Titans WR Chris Sanders joined the show. Chris was asked about rookie QB Cam Ward and how he throws the ball. Does Ward's throwing style resemble Steve McNair's? Chris answered that and much more. Chase explained why Ran Carthon should not be talking about the Tennessee Titans. Ran Carthon was part of the issues with the Titans' downfall. Comedian Brian Bates joined the show to help promote his upcoming shows at Zanies and the Grand Ole Opry. To end the show, as always, the guys played Celebrity Birthdays and What Day is It!

Hilarious comedian Brian Bates joined the show to help promote his upcoming shows at Zanies and the Grand Ole Opry. Listen to hear more.

Join us as we sit down with Paul McDonald, the raspy-voiced folk-rock storyteller who's made a triumphant return with So Long to the Dark Side, released July 11, 2025. From his indie-rock beginnings and American Idol breakthrough to a soulful resurgence with The Mourning Doves, Paul opens up about burnout, rediscovery, and finding community on the stage. We'll dive into his healing process through music, explore the raw, live-to-tape spirit of the new album, and get the inside scoop on his upcoming tour—including stops at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Denver's Cervantes, and more. Tune in for a journey through dark nights and hopeful dawns, guided by one of Americana's most authentic voices.

Steve Beck is a virtuoso classical pianist known for his brilliant technique and wide-ranging repertoire. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic and the National Symphony among others. He's a regular at the Mostly Mozart Festival and at Bargemusic, where each Christmas Eve he performs Bach's Goldberg Variations. And he also performs all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas in a single day. My featured song is “African Nights (for Chick)”. ------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH STEVE:www.stevenbeck.me____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand Ole Opry. John Miller (Shumate's grandson) and Natalyla Weinstein sit down with Laura Boosinger to share some of Jim Shumate's life and musical background. Songs Included in the Episode:"Mean Old Ramblin' Blues", Jim Shumate"Rocky Road Blues", Bill Monroe"We'll Meet Again, Sweetheart", Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys"Little Red Shoes", Jim & Don and Sons of the Carolinas"Old Country Baptizing", Zoe & Cloyd Learn more about Jim Shumate through the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's Traditional Artist Directory. 

Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand Ole Opry. John Miller (Shumate's grandson) and Natalyla Weinstein sit down with Laura Boosinger to share some of Jim Shumate's life and musical background. Songs Included in the Episode:"Mean Old Ramblin' Blues", Jim Shumate"Rocky Road Blues", Bill Monroe"We'll Meet Again, Sweetheart", Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys"Little Red Shoes", Jim & Don and Sons of the Carolinas"Old Country Baptizing", Zoe & Cloyd Learn more about Jim Shumate through the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's Traditional Artist Directory. 

Marshall Terrill is a celebrated author of more than 30 books covering Hollywood, Sports, Music and Murder. They include biographies of Steve McQueen, Elvis, Johnny Cash, basketball legend “Pistol” Pete Maravich, boxers Ken Norton and Earnie Shavers, and music stars like Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters and Laurence Juber, who played with Paul McCartney in Wings. He's known as the premier biographer of Steve McQueen. His newest biography is of Jay Sebring, one of the Manson family's victims My featured song is “Hollywood” from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MARSHALL:www.marshallterrillauthor.com____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Opryland has been closed for nearly 30 years, and as the producer of a new documentary puts it, some people are still “butt hurt” about it. Maybe we didn't know what we had until it left a theme park-size hole in Nashville's heart. A documentary premiering at the Nashville Film Festival, called “A Circle Broken,” gives us a good excuse to reopen that wound and hear the story of Opryland like we've not heard before, a story about how perhaps Opryland saved the Grand Ole Opry itself. We're talking to the characters who are keeping the memory alive and hearing your memories of Opryland USA.Join us on air by calling 615-760-2000.Further reading: "A Circle Broken", premiering at the Nashville Film Festival Opryland VR Nashville Scene: Taking a Look Back at the Rushed 1997 Closure of Opryland Guests: Brandon Vestal David Ewing Bob Whitaker Michael-Demby Cain Jennifer Roberts Lynn Wright Sean Hughes

On part 2 of today's podcast , Hosts Ramses Ja and Q Ward tackle the topic of racism in Country music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS SPECIAL EPISODE introduces “WHAT'S UP!”, my new compilation album featuring 10 of my recent singles. The songs run the gamut from instrumentals to a few vocals, and they cross genres from Jazz to Rock to Pop and Fusion. This episode features excerpts from the songs.“Rough Rider” captures a cool, 1960s, Spaghetti Western kind of vibe. You can almost picture Clint Eastwood giving it to the bad guys.“Day At The Races” is a fun, upbeat number that reflects the thrills and chills of the racetrack.“The Rich Ones All Stars” features 8 World Class musicians who were all guests on this podcast: Billy Cobham (drums), Randy Brecker (flugelhorn), John Helliwell (sax), Pat Coil (piano), Peter Tiehuis (guitar), Antonio Farao (keys), Elliott Randall (guitar) and David Amram (pennywhistle).“Lovely Girlie” is a fun, upbeat vocal song featuring John Helliwell of Supertramp on sax and Tony Carey of Rainbow on the organ.“Moon Shot” is a firey Jazz Rock Fusion number featuring 5x Grammy winner Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers on guitar solo.“The Cut Of The Knife” is my homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit song “Take Five”, and it features Kerry Marx of the Grand Ole Opry band on guitar solo.“Sostice” is a sax driven number that was going to be called “Solstice” until my engineer screwed up the spelling and I loved the nonsense word that he came up with.“Saturday Morning” is the other vocal song in the collection. It's a positive, upbeat song with a reggae beat about the pleasures that we get from everyday events in our lives.“Lou's Blues” is my Jazz Fusion tone poem. I wrote it in the studio and we recorded it in one take.“The Gift” took my love song ballad and was transformed by Michael Abene, Grammy winning arranger, into a big band samba. That's me and my band mates as the rhythm section.Thank you for listening to this podcast, and to my music. Keep on Rockin!LINKS:YouTube LinkAll Links------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------PROJECT GRAND SLAM PERSONNEL:Tristan Clark - guitarBaden Goyo - keysGuillermo Barron - percussionAlex Blade Silver - saxJoel E. Mateo - drumsMarc Irwin - organ-----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of the racetrack. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Lucas Hoge joins us as he celebrates the release of his brand-new album Book About Me and the launch of Season 6 of Hoge Wild on the Sportsman Channel. We chat about how he balances life on stage and on the camera while creating music that reflects his journey from small-town Nebraska to global adventures.Lucas shares the inspiration behind his deeply personal album, including songs like “Farmhand” and “When A Cowboy Prays” (featuring Yellowstone's Forrie J. Smith), and how faith, community, and storytelling drive his songwriting. We also dive into what it's like filming Hoge Wild around the world, his conservation message, and why supporting the military and charities like Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet means so much to him.From barn roots to beach vibes, and from Billboard charts to the Grand Ole Opry stage — Lucas reflects on the journey, the lessons, and what's coming next.Jonathan's Drinking: Penelope Tokaji Cask Finish

This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2024 interview with Steve Gadd, World Class Drummer who has played and/or toured with a Who's Who of Superstars including James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavoratti. He's played on countless hit records including Paul Simon's “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” and “Late In The Evening” and Steely Dan's “Aja”. My featured song is my version of Chick Corea's “Sea Journey” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH STEVE:www.drstevegadd.com______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Weekly Podcast #524 - The crew discusses a few remarkably busy days that lie ahead. They talk about Big D & Bubba guest hosting the Opry, their upcoming Country Radio Hall of Fame induction, and much more. Plus, Sam Hunt talks about ghosts and eating opossum!

Bruce Wolosoff is an acclaimed American pianist and composer known for his integration of classical, jazz and blues. He likes to compose in response to visual art. His music has been performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and many others, and his compositions span ballet, opera, chamber and orchestral music.My featured song is my version of the Thelonious Monk classic “Well, You Needn't” from the album Miles Behind by The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH BRUCE:www.brucewolosoff.comhttps://www.reflectionsinmusic.org/______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

George Meyer is a Nashville born Bluegrass fiddler and classical violinist and composer. He's equally at home playing classical music and fiddle music. He's toured with Sam Bush. He's performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the 92nd St. Y and at many other venues. And he's got new music upcoming with the U.S. Army Strings.My featured song is “Five To Six” from the album Prisoners Of Love by The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH GEORGE:www.georgemeyermusic.com______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Andrew Constantine is a renowned British classical conductor who is celebrated for his powerful artistry and passionate interpretations. He's the Music Director of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Reading Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted major orchestras across Europe and the United States, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony and the BBC Philharmonic.My featured song is my reimagined instrumental version of “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks from the album The Queens Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ANDREW:www.andrewconstantine.com______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

David Bedford and Andrew Phillips are Beatles experts and the authors of “WHAT IF?”, which discusses a number of hypothetical scenarios where The Beatles story could have turned out very differently. Some events would have had minor consequences, but other events could have been catastrophic and changed everything.David hails from Liverpool. He was born in the Dingle, the same area of the city as Ringo. David is the preeminent Beatles tour guide and expert. He previously was a guest on this podcast. Andrew is also British and is old enough to have experienced Beatlemania first hand. He had a career in physics and nuclear safety, and then wrote a book about The Applejacks, another British band.My featured song is “I Wanna Be Your Girl” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH DAVID:www.davidabedford.com “WHAT IF?”Website linkAmazon link______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

This is an Encore Presentation of my October 2021 interview with Joey Dee, star of Joey Dee and the Starlighters. Joey wrote and sang “The Peppermint Twist”, a #1 song in 1962 that became part of the worldwide “twist” dance craze phenomenon. He and the band were the house band at The Peppermint Lounge in NYC, where people lined up each night to get in to rub elbows with the stars of that era including Jackie Kennedy, Judy Garland and John Wayne. The list of famous musicians who played with Joey includes Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes and Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals.My featured song is my reimagined version of Dobie Gray's hit, “The ‘In' Crowd” from the album PGS 7 by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

John goes to an archeological dig and channels his inner Indiana Jones for a history book project. Meanwhile, Jonnie takes us behind the scenes for his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry and ponders whether children's books are pro-insect propaganda. Plus, a conversation about honoring our thoughts and moods without letting them have undue influence in our lives. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Mineral Water: "It's like regular water, but it hurts your mouth." FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In recent years, Tami Neilson has been learning to carry both great joy and great sorrow simultaneously. The New Zealand-based, Canada-born powerhouse's new album, 'Neon Cowgirl,' is named after the towering electric figure on a sign that's overlooked Broadway in Nashville, watching over Tami's career since she was 16 years old. The songs were born from a five-month family road trip combined with a major musical tour that would allow Tami the once-in-a-lifetime chance to really give it her all with her career. It was the chance for her children to experience what her life was like at their age, when she toured the country with her family's band, led by her eccentric and wildly lovable dreamer-father, Ron Neilson. Before she got the chance to hit the road for that trip, Tami landed in the ICU with sepsis and nearly lost her life. She blessedly recovered, but found that all her priorities centered around trip/tour had changed.In our Basic Folk conversation, we talk about the songs on 'Neon Cowgirl,' her dear friendship and collaborations with Willie Nelson, and Tami's exciting performances at the Grand Ole Opry. One of the songs on 'Neon Cowgirl,' "Keep On," was inspired by a cosmic conversation she had with Wynonna Judd. Judd, to her surprise, quoted the same exact phrase – "Keep on, keep on, keep on” – that Tami's late father had written in one of her most cherished letters. We also talk a lot about her brother, Jay Neilson. For all of her career and life, Jay has been by her side as her guitarist, co-writer, and musical partner. Last July, Jay suffered a rare and debilitating brain injury that he is still recovering from. Tami and Jay have not been able to perform together since that injury. She shares what it's been like to be without Jay and how it's been for him to be so public about his condition.Tami Neilson and I first connected during the pandemic. She was a guest on the podcast after she released her 2020 album, 'Chickaboom!' Since then, I have loved following her career, listening to her new music, and experiencing her highs and lows. She's one of my favorite guests and I'm thrilled to welcome Tami back to talk about her wonderful new record.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/  Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews  Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dusty Slay took the side door into stand-up — skipping LA, skipping NYC, and building a career straight out of Nashville. Now a headliner with his face on the wall at Zanies and over 40 Grand Ole Opry shows under his belt, Dusty’s the definition of doing it your own way. Dusty breaks down the real steps of the comedy grind — from open mic purgatory to Netflix glory with his 2024 hour special Workin’ Man and his upcoming Netflix July special Wet Heat. He also gives the deets of what it’s like to be a part of the Nateland Podcast w Nate Bargatze. He shares what it takes to bomb, to rise, and to know when a bit’s ready. Dusty Slay is havin’ a good time, and you’re coming with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan shares an incredibly raw, honest, and ultimately hope-filled conversation with me about his journey. He opens up about how that painful season taught him that "sometimes our pain is for other people" and how God can bring purpose from our deepest valleys. This is a story about faith, family, and the amazing truth that even when we don't understand His plan, God's work is getting done through us. Let's go to the Story House!