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On this episode, I speak with Brei Carter, Country Singer-Songwriter, about her journey in Music and her signing with Brown Lee Entertainment For Exclusive Global Music Distribution & Digital Marketing. Emerging crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter proves that faith, patience, and time sometimes pay off. Growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, with a solid, southern upbringing, Brei's family raised her on several authentic southern staples: the Bible, Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church's choir, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, and no shortage of familial love and devotion. However, before she became the dynamic and vivacious country singer she is today, Brei was busy earning a Bachelor's in Business from the University of Louisiana in Monroe, a Master's in International Relations from Webster University, and a Doctorate in Theology from New Foundation Theological Seminary. She is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as an enlisted soldier and officer. Having moved to Nashville soon after, Brei has quickly established herself in the songwriter's community as a smooth and sometimes edgy songstress who melds country, soul, and southern pop into one fused style. Her first single at country radio, “Gave Him A Girl,” was immediately recognized as “cute and catchy” by country music journalist and historian Robert K. Oermann in his weekly DISClaimer review column for Music Row Magazine. Brei made her CMA Fest debut in 2022, along with a performance on WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour. Her growing catalog of new music includes her debut album Brand New Country, released in Fall 2022, and new music on the way in 2023 slated for April & June. Carter is quickly proving herself to be a welcomed addition to the emerging new styles of country music in today's diverse musical landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africanamericanfolklorist/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africanamericanfolklorist/support

Through a chance encounter in Nashville back in 2006, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson were sure of each other from the very start.    This eclectic duo is called Goldpine. Their music brings strong emotion and has been describe as moody and relevant.   Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they have released their debut album One. Laced with incredible vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine's music.   They were presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic, Robert K. Oermann from Music Row Magazine.    Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting.    So without further a due, let's welcome the Americana-Folk duo Goldpine, Ben and Kassie Wilson to the show.

Through a chance encounter in Nashville back in 2006, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson were sure of each other from the very start.    This eclectic duo is called Goldpine. Their music brings strong emotion and has been describe as moody and relevant.   Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they have released their debut album One. Laced with incredible vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine's music.   They were presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic, Robert K. Oermann from Music Row Magazine.    Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting.    So without further a due, let's welcome the Americana-Folk duo Goldpine, Ben and Kassie Wilson to the show.

On this episode of Roger The Wild Child Show: Nashville, we are joined by singer/songwriter Ken Valdez and country music artist, Brei Carter!  Also, Callum Kerr returns as we discuss the weekly recap of Fox's new hit series, Monarch!KEN VALDEZKen Valdez returns with a fire breathing rock record entitled Saints And Sinners, named after a former rough and tumble roadhouse in northern New Mexico where Valdez was born and raised. While this guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer fuses elements of blues, rock, funk and Latin music to create a sound all his own, he kicked things up a notch this time out. Valdez has stated the record is “…deep and personal but a fun and wild ride”. While Saints And Sinners covers new territory across an already broad but expanding musical landscape, the sound is unmistakably, undeniably Ken Valdez. Being no stranger to the road, Valdez is back on tour including dates with the iconic ZZ Top and prestigious festivals like the Bayfront Blues Festival to name a few. There is no question, Ken Valdez is back! The outlaw rides again!BREI CARTER Emerging crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter is proof that sometimes faith, patience and time pays off. Growing up in Monroe, Louisiana with a solid, southern upbringing, Brei's family raised her on several authentic southern staples: the Bible, Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church's choir, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, and no shortage of familial love and devotion. However, before she became the dynamic and vivacious country singer she is today, Brei was busy earning a Bachelors in Business from University of Louisiana in Monroe, a Masters in International Relations from Webster University, and a Doctorate in Theology from New Foundation Theological Seminary. She is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as an enlisted soldier and as an officer. Having moved to Nashville soon thereafter, Brei has quickly established herself in the songwriters community as a smooth and sometimes edgy songstress who melds country, soul and southern pop into one fused style. Her first single at country radio “Gave Him A Girl” was immediately recognized as “cute and catchy” by country music journalist and historian Robert K. Oermann in his weekly DISClaimer review column for Music Row Magazine, where it eventually charted up to #71. With a growing catalog of new music, including her debut album 'Brand New Country,' slated for a September 16 release, this young singer-songwriter is a welcome addition to the emerging new styles of the country music community.******Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville is streamed live every Sunday night 8pm ET/ 5pm PT on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The show is rebroadcasted on 20+ different podcast platforms. Each week they talk with up-and-coming artists, legends of country music and other influencers to the Nashville scene. Roger is joined by co-hosts Elise Harper and Justin Love, who are both singer/songwriters. Wanna know what's the nitty gritty from music city? We got your Nashville Music News! Oh, and don't miss the craziness from Moonshine Shenanigans!Check out the video/audio podcasts and the rest of our linksLinkTree https://linktr.ee/wildchildradio

Robert K. Oermann is a music journalist and author who is recognized as an authority on country music. He writes weekly columns for Music Row magazine and has been published in more than 100 other national periodicals. He has written nine books and penned liner notes for more than 100 albums. He has also appeared frequently on-camera as a commentator on PBS, VH1, A&E, CMT and the BBC.

Today's episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media president Pam Lewis and Music Historian Robert K. Oermann, and Retired CEO of the United Neighborhood Health Services, Mary Bufwack. The pair first met at a protest at the University of Pittsburgh. Fueled by her enthusiasm towards the Women's Rights and Civil Rights Movement's, Mary changed courses and pursued a degree in Anthropology. Pittsburg native Robert studied art and graphic design but maintained a strong passion for music. Bob and Mary speak on the experiences that lead them to the distribution and success of their book, Finding her Voice - The Saga of Women in Country Music, including a trip to Ireland, a move to Nashville, and a myriad of transformative employment opportunities. Head over to our website for more episodes.

Emerging crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter is proof that sometimes faith, patience and time pays off. Growing up in Monroe, Louisiana with a solid, southern upbringing, Brei's family raised her on several authentic southern staples: the Bible, Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church's choir, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, and no shortage of family love and devotion.  However, before she became the dynamic and vivacious country singer she is today, Brei was busy earning a Bachelor's in Business, a Master's in International Relations, and a Doctorate in Theology. She is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as an enlisted soldier and as an officer.  Her first single at country radio “Gave Him A Girl” was immediately recognized as “cute and catchy” by country music journalist and historian Robert K. Oermann in his weekly DISClaimer review column for Music Row Magazine.  This young singer-songwriter is the emerging new styles of country music we've been waiting for.

Today's episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media president Pam Lewis and Music Historian Robert K. Oermann, and Retired CEO of the United Neighborhood Health Services, Mary Bufwack. The pair first met at a protest at the University of Pittsburgh. Fueled by her enthusiasm towards the Women's Rights and Civil Rights Movement's, Mary changed courses and pursued a degree in Anthropology. Pittsburg native Robert studied art and graphic design but maintained a strong passion for music. Bob and Mary speak on the experiences that lead them to the distribution and success of their book, Finding her Voice - The Saga of Women in Country Music, including a trip to Ireland, a move to Nashville, and a myriad of transformative employment opportunities. Head over to our website for more episodes.

Show notes: Here we go, it's our first episode! We wanted to kick things off with our favorite topic: BOOKS. We are chatting about the genres we like to read, the book formats we enjoy, new releases vs. backlist titles, and best of all, we share our 10 best books of the summer. We have very different reading tastes, so this list will absolutely have something for everyone. Come chat books with us and add some titles to your TBR.  Show quotes:  “I always love a good classical book. Me and Charles Dickens are BFFs.” -Mia “I discovered historical fiction a few years ago and that was all I read for basically an entire year.” -Sarah Related links: Books mentioned: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo (Shadow and Bone; Siege and Storm; Ruin and Rising) Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann Most Likely by Sarah Watson Circe by Madeline Miller What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links. Click here to join The Fireside, our private community, to talk about all things life and books.  

We could listen to Matt Rogers talk and sing all day, his voice is like honey! Award-winning songwriter Matt Rogers has one of the most unique sounds in country music. With an extensive tour schedule playing venues across the country and sharing the stage with some of country music's hottest names including Clint Black, Clay Walker, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, Chris Stapleton, LOCASH, Jimmie Allen, Walker Hayes, Brothers Osborne, Chris Janson, and Michael Ray, Matt has built a devout fan base with his electrifying stage presence. When Rogers isn't on the road, he is writing music with some of Nashville's best songwriters. His song, "Coal," has won several songwriting awards from NSAI/CMT, Music City Songstar, American Songwriter, Songwriting University, Great American Song Contest, Dallas Songwriters Association, and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. He achieved the top award from Music City SongStar for his song, "She Was Everything" as well as a finalist slot in the USA Songwriting Competition. Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and CMT selected his song “I Was Raised” for a songwriting achievement award. It went on to be selected by NSAI as a Top 40 song. The Georgia native has caught the attention of thousands of fans as well as country music legends like TG Sheppard, “[Matt's] the real deal…the total package. [He's] a great singer, a great picker and a great songwriter.” Rogers also received a commendation from industry tastemaker, Robert K. Oermann. Oermann selected the title track of Matt's EP, Richest Place On Earth, for Music Row's DisCovery Award. Oermann praised the track saying, “Extremely well written and sung with fire and conviction. Play this.” Throughout his career, Rogers has created a connection with his listeners through his emotionally gripping lyrics and unmistakable melodies. In 2019, his song, “Burn the Boat,” was selected as a “Top Ten Country Jam” by Buzz Feed. The release followed Matt's third appearance at CMA Fest where he performed on several stages, including Hard Rock and Wildhorse Saloon. He also met fans from across the world inside Fan Fair X where he signed autographs at the Durango Boots booth. Matt was one of the first Brand Ambassadors for Durango Boots. “Matt has a rich, unique and bold style to his music that authentically connects to his fans which is the type of artist that represents our brand perfectly,” says Erin DeLong, Durango Marketing Manager. Breedlove guitars and 64 Audio also sponsor Rogers. Matt's touring schedule is continuing to grow, spanning across the country. “I'm really excited to reconnect with my fans that have been supporting me for so long and to get the chance to connect with some new fans along the way,” says Matt. “I can't wait to get on stage and share my new music I've worked so hard on with them.” “If you don't know the name Matt Rogers then you need to write it down. He's going places,”- Hit Songwriter/ Author/ WSM 650 AM host, Devon O'Day. To listen to more of Matt Roger's music, see upcoming shows, and much more, head to, mattrogerscountry.com. Follow Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at karaaconrad@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morethanmusicpod/support

Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Caregiver Dave and Neil will interview JEANNIE SEELY. Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Early in her career, Jeannie's deeply moving vocals earned her the nickname of “Miss Country Soul,” a title that's still used today. Jeannie's biggest dream came true when she was inducted as a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, becoming the first Pennsylvania native to do so. Jeannie takes much pride in her involvement and support of musicians' rights. In 2017, Jeannie celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. From her 1966 Top 10 Billboard album The Seely Style to her recent self–produced album Written In Song, consisting entirely of songs she's written, Jeannie's recordings have spanned six decades and provided enjoyment to country music fans all around the world. In his 2003 book “Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music,” music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country's most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com.

This week we welcome, star of The Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely! On the night of September 16, 1967, Jeannie Seely marked an important milestone in her music career by joining the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. The distinctive-voiced lady referred to as “Miss Country Soul” became the first Pennsylvania native to become an Opry member. Today Jeannie makes clear that it's still a thrill and an honor each time she performs on the Opry stage. "I feel very fortunate to be part of the Opry tradition," the Grammy-winning singer says, "and I truly am indebted to all the wonderful fans who have supported me over the years.” Jeannie Seely is among a select group of country artists who have scored chart- topping hits as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Born on July 6, 1940, in Titusville, Pennsylvania – the town where the world’s very first oil well was drilled in 1859 – Jeannie grew up as the youngest of Leo and Irene Seely's four children. The family's two-story farmhouse still stands along a dirt road outside of nearby Townville, a community of about 300 folks located in the northwestern corner of the Keystone State. Jeannie's interest in music was influenced strongly by her parents. Leo Seely worked hard on the family's farm and at a Titusville steel mill, but found time on weekends to play the banjo and call local square dances. Irene Seely would sing with her daughter every Saturday morning while the two baked bread together. “I grew up in a time when all the neighbors gathered together to help each other get the hay in and that kind of thing,” recalls Jeannie. “It seemed like everybody back in the country played guitars and fiddles, and when we got together there was always pickin’ and singin’.” When she was barely tall enough to reach the dial on her family's big Philco console radio, Jeannie was tuning in the Grand Ole Opry on station WSM 650. At age 11, she began singing for a Saturday morning radio show on Meadville station WMGW. "I can still remember standing on a stack of wooden soda cases because I wasn't tall enough to reach the unadjustable microphones," she laughs. By age 16, Jeannie was performing on television station WICU in Erie. Jeannie recalls many Saturday nights as a teenager when she would sit in her family's car, eat popcorn and listen to the Grand Ole Opry while her parents played cards at the homes of friends. "I also remember looking forward to attending country music shows at a place near Franklin called Hillbilly Park," says Jeannie. “They would do an afternoon and an evening show. Mother would bake a chicken and fix up a picnic basket, and we’d just go there and spend the whole day and the evening. I was always on the ground right in front of the front row, looking up at the stage.” At Hillbilly Park Jeannie had the opportunity to see performers like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, as well as Josh Graves who would later play on her Life’s Highway CD. "I still have the 8 by 10 photos I bought and had autographed there by stars like Jean Shepard, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper," she proudly notes. “I’ve been very blessed to later become friends with these Opry legends.” A cheerleader, majorette, and honor student while attending Townville High School, Jeannie sang at local amateur contests and began performing at weekend dances throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. "Back then a lot of people made fun of me because I sang country," she admits today. "In those days calling somebody 'country' was actually a put-down." Jeannie remembers how the residents of tiny Townville didn't believe that anyone, especially a female, could make a living by singing or writing songs. "Some people didn't even think it was right for a girl to be singing with a band at dances,” she remembers. Following high school graduation in 1958, Jeannie worked for three years at the Titusville Trust Company. Initially hired as a stenographer at the bank, she was later promoted to a secretarial position for the bank's auditor. During this period Jeannie continued her education by completing night classes that were conducted by the American Institute of Banking in Oil City. "Those courses in subjects like business finance and law were beneficial even later in my music career," Jeannie says. Both the local and national American Institute of Banking organizations have since made Jeannie an honorary lifetime member for her efforts in promoting the name and spirit of the organization. According to Jeannie, it was the weather conditions one Sunday morning on a country back road that finalized her decision to move to California. "It was Easter, and I got my car stuck in a snow bank," she chuckles. "I had to walk the whole way home in my new dress to get my Dad's help. I decided right then and there that I was ready to make a change." At age 21, Jeannie packed everything she could into her car, shipped the rest to "General Delivery, Los Angeles", and headed west. She initially took a job at a Beverly Hills bank, but left it after a year to take a secretarial position for half the money at Liberty and Imperial Records in Hollywood. With a foot in the door of the music business, she began writing songs for Four Star Music and became a regular act, along with an unknown Glen Campbell, on the "Hollywood Jamboree" television series. Rhythm and blues artist Irma Thomas recorded a composition by Jeannie titled "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" and scored a national pop and R&B hit with it. Jeannie's songwriting led to her own recording contract on Challenge Records. A couple regional hits and a West Coast tour resulted, but unfortunately she received no national attention. A young songwriter visiting California named Hank Cochran was impressed with Jeannie's talent and suggested she move to Nashville. Jeannie, however, didn't think she was ready. Upon the encouragement of singer Dottie West who recorded one of her songs, Jeannie finally moved to Nashville in the fall of 1965. "When I arrived in town, I only had $50 and a Ford Falcon to my name," she recalls. "Within a month though, Porter Wagoner hired me to replace Norma Jean as the female singer for his road show and syndicated television series." Initially turned down by every record label in town, Jeannie finally got the big break she needed when a recording contract was offered by Monument Records. She went in the studio and recorded a Hank Cochran ballad titled "Don't Touch Me" on March 12, 1966. Within only a few weeks the song debuted on the country music charts where it stayed for over five months. Although it held at the No. 2 position for three weeks on Billboard, the record went to No. 1 on all the other major charts, including Cashbox and Record World. It was also a crossover hit on the national pop charts. Today "Don't Touch Me" is considered a standard in country music. Jeannie’s recording of the song is ranked at No. 97 in the book titled Heartaches By the Number: Country Music's 500 Greatest Singles written by David Cantwell and Bill Friskics-Warren. The book, released in 2003, was published by the Vanderbilt University Press and the Country Music Foundation Press. “Don’t Touch Me” is also included in The Stories Behind Country Music’s All-Time Greatest 100 Songs written by Ace Collins and published by Boulevard Books. The author writes, “Cochran’s ‘Don’t Touch Me’ has stood the test of time like few other works. Hauntingly beautiful, poetry set to meter, this composition merits particular praise for the exquisite manner in which it relates its story of love, doubt, and commitment.” The book describes how Buck Owens desperately wanted the song that Jeannie ultimately recorded and made a hit. Country versions of “Don’t Touch Me” have been recorded by Don Gibson, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Lorrie Morgan, Ray Price, Lynn Anderson, Eddy Arnold, Barbara Mandrell, Roy Clark, Jack Greene, Dottie West, and many others (but none were charted singles). The popularity of “Don’t Touch Me” has crossed all musical styles – Etta James recorded a rhythm and blues version, Carolyn Hester a folk version, Bettye Swann a soul version, and Eleni Mandell a pop version. A reggae version was even recorded by Nicky Thomas. In June of 1966 Jeannie was invited to make her first guest appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. She received "Most Promising New Artist" awards that same year from all the national trade publications including Billboard, Cashbox, and Record World, as well as from polls of country music fans and radio DJs across the country. On March 2, 1967, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences honored Jeannie with the 1966 Grammy Award for the "Best Country Vocal Performance by a Female". Edging out friends and fellow nominees Loretta Lynn (“Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’”), Dottie West (“Would You Hold It Against Me”), Connie Smith (“Ain’t Had No Loving”), and Jan Howard (“Evil On your Mind”), Jeannie Seely became only the third female country artist to receive the coveted Grammy. She accepted her award from Chet Atkins. With a successful breakthrough hit, Jeannie found herself traveling from coast to coast for concert appearances. The new demands forced her to leave Porter Wagoner's show – and today Jeannie jokes that she was replaced by friend Dolly Parton because Dolly’s ‘hits’ were bigger. New opportunities for Jeannie included many concert and television appearances with the legendary Ernest Tubb. On the liner notes for one of Jeannie's early albums, the legendary Tubb wrote, "She puts heart and soul into every ballad she sings. Whether a new song or an old one, when Jeannie sings it, it becomes 'Jeannie's song'." In September of 1967, Jeannie fulfilled her lifelong dream by joining the Grand Ole Opry. She remembers her Opry induction, attended by her parents from Pennsylvania, as "a very emotional night." "I started crying," she recalls, "and then I encored and that was even worse." Often referred to as the "Mother Church of Country Music", the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville was home to the Opry when Jeannie became a member. Although hot in the summer and drafty in the winter, Jeannie says the Ryman had a magic all its own. She fondly recalls sharing a crowded dressing room, which was actually the ladies restroom, with fellow performers like Minnie Pearl and Barbara Mandrell (who today lists Jeannie as one of her major influences). After 31 years at the Ryman, the Grand Ole Opry moved on March 16, 1974, to the new 4,400 seat Opry House on the grounds of the Opryland theme park. At the much- publicized grand opening show which was broadcast on over 1,300 radio stations worldwide, special guest President Richard Nixon told the audience, "Some girls have looks but can't sing. Others can sing but don't have looks. Jeannie Seely's got them both." That quote subsequently appeared in newspapers across the country. Known throughout her career as an individualist, as well as for her infectious humor, Jeannie Seely is widely recognized for changing the image of female country performers. Jeannie is in fact credited for breaking the "calico curtain" by being the first woman to wear a mini-skirt on the Grand Ole Opry stage. "I really didn't think anything of it at the time, but it did cause quite a stir," she laughs. "The Opry manager even called me into his office." In their book Finding Her Voice: The Saga of Women in Country Music, authors Mary Bufwack and Robert Oermann wrote, "Jeannie's frank talk, striking intelligence, free- spirited life-style, and deeply moving vocals have long set her apart from most female country stars. When she arrived in Nashville in 1965, women were still expected to portray the submissive country sweetheart. Jeannie blazed a nonconformist trail from the moment she hit the Opry in her miniskirt...." A string of hit records in the late '60's and early '70's solidified Jeannie's reputation as a country torch singer and earned her the nickname of "Miss Country Soul", a title still frequently used today. Country Music Hall of Fame member Marty Robbins once said, "Jeannie Seely is one of the great stylists of our time." When at home, Jeannie made frequent guest appearances on television shows like "Hee Haw" and “That Nashville Music”. On March 22, 1970, Jeannie was a featured guest on "Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour" on CBS-TV. Working with distinguished producers like Fred Foster and Owen Bradley, the blonde, blue-eyed singer recorded more than a dozen albums and over two dozen singles on the Monument, Decca, MCA, and Columbia labels. Jeannie placed singles on Billboard's national country music charts for 13 consecutive years from 1966 through 1978. Among over two dozen hits were "It's Only Love,” "A Wanderin' Man,” "I'll Love You More,” "He Can Be Mine,” "Welcome Home To Nothing,” "Little Things,” "Farm in Pennsyltucky,” and "When It's Over.” In 1973 Jeannie transformed the hobo lament "Can I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight Mister?" into the top ten hit "Can I Sleep In Your Arms?". The following year she adapted the Appalachian ballad "Come All You Fair And Tender Ladies" into another hit single titled "Lucky Ladies.” For two years Jeannie served as a radio disc jockey on her own Armed Forces Network Show, and for several months she traveled on military tours throughout Europe and Asia. Upon returning from an overseas tour, Jeannie noted during an Opry performance that there was no U.S. flag — a patriotic symbol that she was accustomed to seeing. There has been an American flag displayed on the Opry stage ever since. A 1969 duet recorded with fellow Opry member Jack Greene titled "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" went to No. 1 on the charts and launched one of the most successful duos and road shows in country music history. Nominated for numerous Country Music Association (CMA) awards and a Grammy, Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely toured together for over ten years, performing everywhere from New York's Madison Square Garden to London's Wembley Arena. The duo changed the format of “package shows” and were considered forerunners in opening doors and bringing country music to wider audiences around the world. Through a special invitation from the White House they were named Goodwill Ambassadors to the annual United Nations Concert. A long list of artists – including Dottie West, Norma Jean, Tex Williams, Lorrie Morgan, Jack Greene, Chris LeDoux, Doyle Lawson, and Hank Williams, Jr. – have recorded compositions written by Jeannie. In 1972, Faron Young took “Leavin’ And Sayin’ Goodbye” to the No. 1 position, earning Jeannie a BMI Songwriter’s Award. In addition to Faron Young, other Country Music Hall of Fame members have recorded Jeannie’s songs – including Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Willie Nelson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ernest Tubb, Grandpa Jones, and Connie Smith. The lyrics to one of Jeannie’s songs was used for a Hallmark greeting card. For several years Jeannie was married to Hank Cochran, the writer of such songs as “Make The World Go Away.” “She’s Got You,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “The Chair,” and “Ocean Front Property.” The marriage – the first for Jeannie but the fourth for Hank – finally ended in a divorce. In 1977 the career of Jeannie Seely almost ended abruptly when she was involved in a near fatal automobile accident that left her with serious multiple injuries. "You know, it sounds like a cliche, but it's true that your perspective changes when you have a close call," she reflects. "What you took for granted you come to appreciate more." It was with the help and support of best friend Dottie West that Jeannie was able to recover and get back on her feet. Ironically, Dottie West's death in 1991 was due to injuries she suffered in an automobile accident while en route to the Opry. "I still think about Dottie all the time and miss her very much," says Jeannie. In 1995 she served as a consultant for the CBS television movie about Dottie’s life titled Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story. Jeannie was portrayed in the movie by actress Cathy Worthington. In the early 80's, Jeannie performed as the opening act for friend Willie Nelson's concert dates across the country. She also appeared in Willie's successful Honeysuckle Rose movie and sang on the soundtrack recording, a contribution which earned her a platinum album. Jeannie became the first female artist to regularly host half-hour segments of the Grand Ole Opry. Those hosting duties actually began on January 19, 1985, when she was called upon as a last minute replacement for Del Reeves, the scheduled host, who was caught in a rare Nashville snowstorm. During the late 80's Jeannie starred in several major stage productions. She played Jean Shepard’s daughter and Lorrie Morgan’s mother in the 1986 country musical called Takin' It Home. In 1988 she portrayed "Miss Mona" in a sold-out run of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and the following year took a nonmusical role as the title character in Everybody Loves Opal. In 1988 Jeannie published her own book, Pieces of a Puzzled Mind, containing a collection of Jeannie's unique witticisms. The popular book was out of print for several years, but Jeannie republished the book in 2012. Also known as "Seely-isms" around Nashville, Jeannie notes that many of the sayings actually began as song titles or opening lines. “County music has made so many of my dreams come true,” Jeannie wrote in the book, “I just wish someone would have warned me about the nightmares.” One of the most popular quotes from the book is “You don’t have to kiss anyone’s a-- in this world, but sometimes it’s best to bend a little bit and make ‘em think you’re goin’ to.” Jeannie portrayed lead singer Danny Shirley’s mother in Confederate Railroad’s 1993 chart-topping music video for the song “Trashy Women”. She also was featured in a video shot at Dollywood for the song “Wrapped Around” by fellow Opry member Brad Paisley who took Jeannie as his date to the 2000 CMA Awards Show. Ironically, the video was shown during Brad’s performance on the 2001 CMA Awards Show – and Jeannie could be seen in the video clip. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, Jeannie appeared frequently on shows like “Nashville Now,” “Crook and Chase,” “Music City Tonight,” “Grand Ole Opry Live,” “You Can Be A Star,” “Family Feud,” and “Prime Time Country.” She served as a regular host of “Opry Backstage,” interviewing everyone from new and upcoming acts to superstars like Garth Brooks. County artist Lorrie Morgan recorded a song co-written by Jeannie titled "I've Enjoyed As Much Of This As I Can Stand" for her 1997 album Shakin' Things Up. Lorrie has credited Jeannie as being a major influence in her career and often refers to the Opry cohort as her "second mom.” Lorrie’s father, the late George Morgan, was an Opry star who became a close friend of Jeannie’s. “I admire Lorrie not only for her musical talent, but because she also inherited that wonderful sense of humor that her dad had,” notes Jeannie. “I don’t take lightly the fact that I was fortunate enough to know people like George Morgan, to work with him, and then to go on and become friends and work with his daughter. That’s pretty amazing.” Together Jeannie and Lorrie sang George’s hit “Candy Kisses” for an Opry anniversary special televised on CBS. According to Jeannie, recent years have been some of the busiest years of her career. Nashville music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote in his 2003 book Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music, "With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country's most completely modern female personalities." Jeannie has entertained on several cruise ships, including the week-long Grand Ole Opry cruises, and for several summers she performed at the Dollywood theme park. She’salso been part of a successful overseas tour with the "Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry,” Jeannie performed on extensive tours of Ireland in both 2008 and 2009. Jeannie continues to enjoy acting and for three months in 2000 she portrayed the role of Louise Seger during a successful run of the Always, Patsy Cline musical in Atlantic City. Along with friends Jan Howard and Rita Coolidge, Jeannie filmed the heart-warming motion picture Changing Hearts in late 2001. The movie, which featured Faye Dunaway, Lauren Holly, Tom Skerritt, and Ian Somerhalder, is now available on DVD and VHS. Jeannie portrays a comical role as a do-good Women’s Baptist League hospital volunteer named Mrs. Shelby. Proceeds from the movie help non-profit organizations dedicated to cancer research, education and support. From 2004 to 2007, Jeannie and fellow country singer Helen Cornelius starred in successful runs of the musical production Count It Be Love, including a performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium. In February 2005, Jeannie was featured in a Nashville performance of The Vagina Monologues with fellow entertainers Pam Tillis and Kathy Mattea. Among the many honors and accolades that Jeannie has received is the 2000 induction to the North America Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2003 she was honored with induction into the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame located in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Jeannie also received the 2003 Legend Award from Bluebird Country News. In 2006 Jeannie received the Songwriter of the Year Award from the R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) organization. In 2007 she received R.O.P.E.’s Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2009 Jeannie was honored with the prestigious Colonel Aide-de-Camp Award presented by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. The award recognizes citizens for meritorious public service with the distinction of being included in the Honorable Order of Tennessee Colonels. Also in 2009, an interview conducted by Rik Paleri with Jeannie at the Grand Ole Opry for Rik’s “Songwriters Notebook” television show was permanently entered into the archives of the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Re-released on CD format, Jeannie Seely's Greatest Hits On Monument continues to receive strong praise, including a review in the All Music Guide To Country. Jeannie’s music projects in recent years include a 23-song anthology CD called Personal, an album or traditional holiday songs titled Number One Christmas and a collection of standards, fan favorites, and duets appropriately labeled Been There, Sung That. In 2001 Jeannie sang with fellow Opry member Ralph Stanley on Clinch Mountain Sweethearts which received an International Bluegrass Music Association Award for “Recorded Event of the Year”, as well as a Grammy nomination for “Bluegrass Album of the Year”. In addition to her own recordings, Jeannie’s vocals can be found on over 75 additional compilation albums and CDs.Her vocals on the Janis Joplin hit “Piece Of My Heart” appear on Bluegrass Goes To Town: Pop Songs Bluegrass Style released in April of 2002. In the fall of 2003 Jeannie released her own acoustic and bluegrass project on OMS Records titled Life’s Highway. The album features musicians Josh Graves, Glen Duncan, Steve Wariner, Jesse McReynolds, and Buck White – as well as harmony vocals from Charlie Louvin, the Osborne Brothers, and the Whites. Country Weekly magazine reviewed the CD and wrote, “Life’s Highway is one of the year’s most welcome surprises – a thoughtful, inventive acoustic winner that’s a much- needed slap in the face for anyone who might have forgotten how Jeannie earned her gig as one of the friendliest faces on the Grand Ole Opry. Jeannie simply owns these 13 tracks...” The recording career of Jeannie Seely spanned six decades with the early 2011 release of a new CD titled Vintage Country which is available on Jeannie’s website and at select retail and online outlets. In 2017, Jeannie’s long-awaited new album Written In Song became available in select stores, through digital retailers, and on her website. The 14-track album contains original songs recorded by artists like Merle Haggard (“Life of a Rodeo Cowboy), Dottie West (“He’s All I Need”), Ernest Tubb (“Sometimes I Do”), Willie Nelson (“Senses”) and several more. Written In Song topped the list of CMT’s ‘New Albums in the New Year,’ and The Boot’s ‘Most Anticipated Albums’ and it continues to receive great reviews: She is “Miss Country Soul,” a beloved member of the Grand Ole Opry, a country icon and a Pennsylvania hit-maker well before Taylor Swift was born... Seely’s latest album WRITTEN IN SONG features 14 updated timeless classics she has written and co-written. -CMT.com, Lauren Tingle Jeannie Seely proves that her songs and her voice are as great as they ever were on this fantastic new album. -Roughstock, Matt Bjorke The country music singer has written songs for numerous artists and it’s refreshing to hear her voice along with her very own take and production on these songs. These are, after all, her songs to sing and she certainly has the vocal prowess to do so! -Backstage Axxess, Dee Haley Jeannie Seely soars on her new album, Written in Song. "Miss Country Soul" is back stronger than ever. There is a variety on her latest musical effort. It garners an A rating. -Digital Journal, Markos Papadatos Jeannie brought back the traditional country sound that fans have been longing for on Written In Song. Tracks include “Leavin’ & Sayin’ Goodbye” featuring special guests Kenny and Tess Sears, “Senses” with guests Connie Smith and Marty Stuart and “We’re Still Hangin’ In There Ain’t We Jessi” with Jan Howard and Jessi Colter. Written In Song is distributed by Smith Music Group. “Written In Song is such an exciting project for me for many reasons,” states Seely. “It consists of 14 songs that I have written over the years, most of them recorded by my peers and my heroes. It’s also very rewarding to know that these songs have stood the test of time and are just as viable today. I am extremely grateful to the musicians and singers who made them sound brand new.” For the past three decades Jeannie has lived close to the Grand Ole Opry in a quaint and comfortable home along the Cumberland River that she renovated and decorated herself. A major setback occurred in May 2010 when Jeannie lost her home, car and personal belongings in the devastating Nashville flood. Jeannie decided to rebuild her home and returned to it around the same time the Grand Ole Opry returned to the Opry House, her second home, which was also damaged. On November 20, 2010, Jeannie married Nashville attorney Gene Ward. Jeannie routinely performs at benefit shows for a wide variety of charities and causes. She has served as the co-host for the annual awards program for SOURCE, a nonprofit organization seeking to unify women executives and professionals that work in all facets of the Nashville music industry. Jeannie is proud to serve as a longtime spokesperson for the Humane Society by recording public service announcements and by serving as a HSUS “Special Friend” involved in supporting their animal protection programs. Jeannie is actively involved in numerous other organizations and causes such as the Opry Trust Fund (which provides financial assistance to needy individuals in the country music industry) and R.O.P.E. (Reunion Of Professional Entertainers). In April 2017, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved House Resolution 259 honoring Jeannie Seely on her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. In accepting the honor Jeannie noted, “Never have I been more proud of my heritage than I was today. It is my hope that I will always represent Pennsylvania in a manner that would make them proud of their native daughter, and I thank them for this distinguished honor.” Jeannie will be honored by the Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) at their 7th Annual NATD Honors Gala scheduled for November 14, 2017, at the Hermitage Hotel. NATD has been a vital part of the Nashville Music Business Community by professionally representing, directing, and promoting the entertainment industry through its members. When not booked on concert dates out of town, Jeannie performs weekly on the Grand Ole Opry’s shows. She frequently hosts the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, appears on RFD television shows and specials, and has been featured in the Family Reunion TV and DVD tapings. Jeannie will be one of the featured performers on the Country Music Cruise that will set sail in February of 2018. Looking to the future of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie hopes for a peaceful coexistence of the old and the new. “I like adding the new talent to the Opry, but I don’t want them to ever change the Opry to where it becomes just another concert venue,” she states. “I like seeing the new artists, but value that tradition also and the uniqueness of it. And the music and all should change and will change. It always has.” “Hopefully, I will see a future of doing pretty much what I have done in the past,” explains Jeannie. “I want to keep doing personal appearances and shows and what I’ve been so blessed to be able to do in my life. I want to be anywhere they ask me to be. There are plenty of life’s highways I want to travel. I’m not done yet.” Jeannie notes, “I want to extend a huge ‘thanks’ to all of you who have been on my bandwagon for such a long time. To those of you just joining us, I hope the ride’s not over - so welcome aboard - and hang on!” Fans can write to Jeannie Seely in care of the Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. Jeannie’s website can be found at www.JeannieSeely.com, and Jeannie maintains a Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/JeannieSeely.

Before Tammy Wynette sang with George Jones, Margie Singleton cut a whole 14 song album and sang powerful harmonies with the country music superstar. A prolific songwriter, Margie perfected her craft on the Louisiana Hayride and even performed there one night with Elvis. As we'll hear, these are just two highlights of a legendary career that has spanned over seven decades. In this episode, Margie takes us through her remarkable journey, where we'll learn the inspiration behind some of her biggest hits and find out why she continues to write songs and delight crowds to this day. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Margie sings some of her top hits including, Lie To Me, which she wrote for Brook Benton, Keeping Up with the Joneses, which she sang with Faron Young and the more recent, Jesus Is My Pusher. We'll also hear a bit of her latest single, Heaven or Hell, which has audiences buzzing and standing on their feet wanting more. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In this episode of Children of Song, we find out what it was like growing up with country superstar Toby Keith. According to Krystal, he was just one heck of a Dad. A chip off the old block, Krystal brings plenty of personality and a ton of talent as she tries to burst onto the country music scene. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this segment, we find out Toby Keith gave the music industry the "middle finger" after he visited Nashville as a young singer and music executives told him he wasn't good enough. Krystal clears up that 5 of those 10 songs that he played back then for Nashville insiders went on to become big, big hits. As a result, Krystal has grown up knowing she'll have to earn everything that comes her way in the music business. Krystal talks about other early influences including Patsy Cline and even sings a little of her legendary Crazy. She also sings excerpts of her Daddy's Should Have Been a Cowboy as well as her own Daddy Dance with Me. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Country Music expert Robert K. Oermann joins us for Weekly Podcast #209!

This week Children of Song welcomes Keifer Thompson and Shawna McIlwain to the podcast. The married duo known as Thompson Square delight fans with their upbeat love songs containing strong melodies and beautiful harmonies. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode we learn that Keifer and Shawna moved to Nashville from different parts of the country on the same week almost 18 years ago. The budding soloists met at a singer/songwriter competition where it was love at first sight. They soon realized while they were talented on their own, together they were unstoppable. This episode is filled with music including the duo's top hits Are You Going to Kiss Me or Not, Everything I Shouldn't Be Thinking About, and the latest single from their new album Masterpiece. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode with the series producer Brad Newman along for the ride. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

The always entertaining David Frizzell sits down with the Children of Song podcast and talks about growing up and touring with his older brother, the honky-tonk legend Lefty Frizzell. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode we get a more complete picture of the great Lefty Frizzell. Known for his hard drinking and quick temper, a gentler Lucky seems to have protected and nurtured his younger brother. "Lefty never made me feel like I was in the shadows of him," says the younger Frizzell in the podcast. This episode is filled with music including David's famous novelty song, Gonna Hire a Wino, Goodbye, and of course Lefty's If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

This week the Rock & Roll and Country Music hall of famer Brenda Lee joins the series for a wide-ranging interview that looks back at her childhood, her incredibly long career and the mentor she's become for young female artists like Taylor Swift, Lauren Alaina and LeAnn Rimes. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Ms. Lee shows why she's one of the most likable stars of her generation. Down to earth and generous to a fault, you'll hear how this amazing talent took care of her family after her father's death and though she was short in stature, her voice rang out like the size of her heart touching the world for generations. Great stories abound in this segment, including one about the Beatles who opened for Ms. Lee on a tour through England, a gem about Patsy Cline who once rescued Brenda after getting stiffed from a gig in Texas and a very funny tale about her chain-smoking Mama. Robert K. Oermann hosts this wonderful look back with a musical giant and the series producer Brad Newman comes along for the ride. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

This week the feisty and uber-talented Cherish Lee joins the podcast and reveals what it was like growing up with her famous parents. Her daddy Johnny Lee, who's also featured in this episode was a legendary honky-tonk hero and her mother Charlene Tilton, was the sexy siren who turned heads and broke hearts on Dallas, one of biggest television shows of all time. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Cherish tells some great stories including the time her father gave her a famous Martin guitar, which she promptly painted with glitter nail polish. You'll hear Johnny Lee describe what it was like raising his little songwriter/poet and hear the pride in his voice as he talks about his daughter following him on stage and into this often uncertain profession. Cherish reveals that even though she had the backing of her famous dad, she's still suffered her share of set-backs in the music industry, but perseverance and drive along with a winning personality have kept her dreams alive. Cherish talks about how she made her latest album, Tequila Cowgirl for just 15-hundred bucks, a sum so low it doesn't seem possible by today's standards. But as she says, "where there's a will, there's a way" and Cherish is not the type who's gives up easily. This "can do" attitude serves her well as she carves out a new career in Nashville while raising her young son with her husband, Chase Christopher. Robert K. Oermann hosts this interesting look at an up-and-coming artist with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. As you'll hear in this episode, Cherish Lee is a real spitfire who's poised to take the country music industry by storm. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

This week the legendary singer Larry Gatlin invited us into his man cave to talk about his long, colorful journey inside the country music industry. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. The Grand Ole Opry star shared moments from the time he and his brothers beat out Roy Orbison in a talent contest as children, to almost singing with the Imperials and backing up the king, Elvis Presley. Never shy and always with a flair for the dramatic, Larry talks about helping Kris Kristofferson find Jesus, touring with Dottie West and personally surviving an addition to drugs and alcohol. He's also not immune to controversy. As we'll find out, Larry wrote a song paying homage to the homeless and some of the offended burned Gatlin Brothers records in Arkansas. But he and his brothers have always bounced back into the spotlight, where their blood harmonies have mesmerized fans for generations. Our host, Robert K. Oermann and the series producer, Brad Newman guide us through this candid, revealing look into one of country music's most entertaining stars. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Garth Brooks did everything to shield his children from the limelight, even shutting down his own career until his three girls left for college. And yet from the time his youngest Allie Colleen was 8 years old, writing and playing music was the only thing this powerful singer/songwriter has wanted to do in life. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, we find out Allie had to sneak around the house at night just to hear her Daddy sing. "Honestly," she says, "they were phenomenal in that they shut down everything" referring to her Dad's career. "I don't know what it's like to have a celebrity parent. My Dad was there every night." A child of divorce, Allie says her parents set up a system where she and her siblings would switch houses at the same time every night because they wanted the girls to see both parents every day. As a result, she might have misplaced a science book or a favorite pair of jeans in the swap, but she had a fairly normal, loving upbringing and even refers to her step-mother Trisha Yearwood as her bonus mom. We find out that Allie promised her Dad that she wouldn't sign a record contract until she graduated from college, but with a degree in hand from Belmont University, this talented singer is poised to make her mark. In this episode, she sings some of her best original songs, including Stoneheart, Close Enough and Neverland. Robert K. Oermann hosts this interesting look at an up-and-coming artist with the producer, Brad Newman by this side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

A modern day coal miner's daughter, Angaleena Presley grew up in a holler close to her childhood idol Loretta Lynn in the hills of Beauty, Kentucky. But this dynamic singer/songwriter has forged her own path writing fearless songs that capture the hard life inside this rugged part of Appalachia she calls home. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, we find out how Angaleena was called in the middle of the night to join Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe in what would become one of country music's hottest trios, the Pistol Annies. She shares how the three write music quite prolifically together and joked that she recently told her bandmates, "I hate you girls so much because I don't want to write with anyone else." Angaleena recently made a name for herself by standing up to country music radio who's opted out of playing female artists and addresses why she spoke up knowing it might ultimately hurt her career. Her latest album "Wrangled" won critical praise for highlighting this industry practice. There's a courage and strength that can be heard throughout Angaleena's catalog and she sings some of her best songs in this episode including, "Housewife's Prayer," "Cheer Up Lil Darling," "Pain Pills," "Wrangled," "Good Girl Down" and "Dreams Don't Come True." Robert K. Oermann hosts this music-filled, story-driven journey with the producer, Brad Newman adding insight along the way. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

The legendary Tanya Tucker and her daughter Presley join us for an intimate look at her childhood, a career that's spanned almost 50 years and the lessons she's learned after a wild life in the spotlight. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, a wiser and more reflective Tanya Tucker talks about how a driven father matched only by her own fearless pursuit led the two inside the most influential offices on Nashville's Music Row. She sings excerpts of some of her biggest hits including "Delta Dawn" and "It's a Little Too Late" and joins Presley harmonizing behind her daughter in an especially soulful "South of Sober." Tanya also reveals some new perspective on her famously stormy relationship with Glen Campbell, calling him "my one true love." We also hear how she was picked to record Garth Brook's "Thunder Rolls" only to have it taken away once the famous singer/songwriter got his big break and signed with a label just days after her recording session. Our host, Robert K. Oermann and the series producer, Brad Newman guide us through this candid, revealing exchange filled with great stories and new insight into one of Country Music's biggest stars. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In this episode, Ashley Campbell, Wesley, Roy and Alex Orbison sit down to talk about growing up with their famous fathers, Glen Campbell and Roy Orbison. Among other revealing stories, we find out these two musical giants respected and adored one another. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Great stories throughout this one including a gem about a disheveled Bob Dylan who was mistaken for a homeless person by the Orbison boys who had no idea a Rock & Roll icon was merely walking through their backyard to visit their dad. Ashley sings "Remembering" a song she wrote for her father who suffered from Alzheimer's disease until his death last Summer. Robert K. Oermann hosts this insightful episode as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Up-and-coming country music star William Michael Morgan stops by for an entertaining trip down memory lane. We find out William ran around the house belting out Marty Robbins' El Paso as a small child and worked his up to playing honky-tonks throughout Mississippi all before he was just 10-years-old. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. William reveals some wonderful insight about his journey to Nashville, his close relationship with his parents and shares snippets of his biggest songs including, I Met a Girl, Missing, and Vinyl all from his debut album which was released last year. Robert K. Oermann hosts this music-filled episode as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Ann, Deborah, Regina and Alfreda McCrary have backed up some of the greatest singers of all time including Elvis, Bob Dylan, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and many more. In this episode, the sisters talk about growing up in a house surrounded by music and famous gospel artists; their father was the legendary Sam McCrary, a founding member of The Fairfield Four. The four share wonderful insight about their musical journey, one that includes bringing Bob Dylan home to their parents, surviving various personal challenges and tragedies and using music as a healing voice, one that keeps this family together. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Great stories throughout with the beautiful harmonies of this gospel quartet woven in between. Robert K. Oermann hosts this music-filled episode as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman along for the ride. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In this episode, the singer/songwriter Dean Miller talks about what it was like growing up with his legendary father, the incomparable Roger Miller. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Dean sings a sweet version of "Little Toy Trains" which his father wrote for him when he was just 2 years old, as well as snippets from his own catalog including "Nowhere, USA" and "Standing in My Daddy's Shadow." Great stories flow throughout this episode including a priceless gem about Elvis tracking down Roger at a stoplight in L.A. and an equally good story about Dean with Kris Kristofferson about the famous songwriter's boxing days. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining trip down memory lane as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Bare sits down with us and his rock and roller son, Bobby Bare Jr. These two may play very different kinds of music but in this episode it's easy to see how close and protective they are of one another's craft. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Great stories throughout this one including a gem where Bobby steered Jr. away from getting a permanent role on the TV show, Hee Haw for fear that show business and the early fame that comes with it might mess up his son's life later down the road. The two also share some of their biggest hits and harmonize beautifully together on an acoustic rendition of "Detroit City." Robert K. Oermann hosts this special journey as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In this emotional episode, the singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne opens up about his devastating childhood. Growing up, he survived a father who abandoned him and an abusive mother who eventually dumped him on the side of the road near a bus station hundreds of miles from his home. In and out of foster homes, Jimmy ultimately found a couple who brought him into their home and encouraged his interest in music. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Robert K. Oermann hosts this moving musical journey as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

These father and son singer/songwriters may be a generation apart, but musically they are very much in tune. In this episode, persistence and belief is a recurring theme that appears in story after story. From Marcus getting a call out of the blue from country singer Wynonna to Levi receiving a message from rocker Steven Tyler, these artists with shared bloodlines embrace these surreal, make-or-break career moments and rise to the occasion with grace and humility. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Robert K. Oermann hosts this music-filled romp as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman along for the ride. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In his heyday, John Michael Montgomery was one of the biggest country stars on the planet with 30 charted singles and seven number one hits. In this charming episode, he's joined by his up-and-coming son Walker as they talk about growing up under the Montgomery roof and singing "Life's a Dance" together as soon as his son could play well enough to join him on stage. Great stories include Walker meeting Randy Travis for the first time, the country star teaching his son how to play guitar and John Michael seeing crowds react to his veterans anthem, "Letters from Home." Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Robert K. Oermann hosts this memorable episode as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Country music star Pam Tillis invites us into her home for a special tribute celebrating the life of her late father, the legendary Mel Tillis. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Pam shares funny stories about touring and performing with her father, revealing their relationship was at times complicated, but their respect for one another as artists never wavered. We recorded this episode before the great singer/songwriter died, but there was a feeling in the air that Ms. Tillis was already coming to terms with saying goodbye to someone who meant everything to her. Robert K. Oermann hosts this moving episode from our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong  

An emotional Lee Brice stops by to talk about growing up inside a family of song.  Surrounded by a musical mother who grew up singing gospel with her sisters, and a daddy who sang bass, Lee says all they did as a family growing up was, "sing, sing, sing." Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Lee pays tribute to family and his country roots on his latest self-titled album with a song he says maybe his best yet.  In this episode we'll hear a live version of that song called "Songs in the Kitchen."  We'll also hear his top songs including his current hit "Boy" and "More than a Memory," which includes a fun story about his childhood idol Garth Brooks who debuted the country ballad at number 1. Robert K. Oermann hosts this singer/songwriter edition as part of our Nashville Sessions, with the producer, Brad Newman by his side.  This emotional episode is filled with great music and an open Lee Brice who weaves several heartwarming tales. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Gary Allan and Cody Johnson might not have been raised by famous parents, but they each got their start playing in honkytonks with their fathers at an early age.  They also share a fierce independence streak, writing and producing most of their own music.  In this episode, we've matched an established country music star with a bonafide up-and-comer. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Gary and Cody share wonderful tales of breaking into the business, trying to get established, getting crushed and starting all over again.  The two sing excerpts of their biggest hits almost outdoing one another at every turn. Robert K. Oermann hosts this singer/songwriter edition as part of our Nashville Sessions, with the producer, Brad Newman by his side.  This is a fun-filled episode with great music; one that shouldn't be missed! Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series.  #childrenofsong

The granddaughter of the legendary country music singer Hank Williams and daughter to the southern rocker Hank Jr., Holly talks about discovering her country roots and venturing into the music world with her own unique voice. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Holly shares a moving story about how a car accident almost killed her and her sister, Hilary.  As they waited for help on the side of the road, her sister got a glimpse of heaven with her grandfather Hank telling her, "it wasn't her time."  Inspired by this emotional event, she wrote "Without Jesus Here with Me" and shares a moving version of this powerful ballad. A master storyteller, Holly talks about where she gets her inspiration and says some of her best songs were written while driving a car or stopping by a gas station.  We find out she wrote the chorus to a big song on her latest album while filling up her tank. Holly sings a soulful version of her granddaddy's "I Saw the Light," as well as excerpts from "Waiting on June," "Drinkin'" and "The Highway." Robert K. Oermann hosts this moving episode from our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

For Country Music singer/songwriters Carly Pearce and Clayton Anderson, there's never been a "Plan B."  For these up-and-coming artists, it's always been music or bust. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Carly and Clayton talk about breaking into music at an early age.  We learn how they battled through personal doubts and overcame ego and other obstacles in an unforgiving business. Great stories in this episode include an underage Carly trying out for Dollywood, an exuberant Clayton opening up for Kenny Chesney and a broken-down van that made it to the venue on time with the help of five random cousins in rural West Virginia.  As Clayton puts it, "when you're out on the road, everything is not as glamorous as it seems." Both artists sing some of their best, with Carly telling the story behind her big hit "Every Little Thing" before sharing a beautiful rendition of the soulful ballad. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Once considered the most famous baby in country music, the author, producer, and singer/songwriter John Carter Cash is still making music inside the famous cabin that his father built almost 50 years ago.  The son of June Carter and the legendary Johnny Cash, John Carter grew up during the height of his parents' careers, sharing the world's biggest stage from the moment he could walk. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, John Carter shares some insightful stories about his father's writing process, their life on the road and sings some of his favorite songs from both sides of his family.  He talks about growing up inside the Carter Cash legacy, admitting it might have been more difficult if his father hadn't been such a humble and generous man who wrote and recorded music till the day he died. One of the artists that Johnny Cash championed was a talented girl from Oklahoma, named Sammi Smith.  Her son, singer/songwriter Waylon Payne also joins us in this episode to celebrate his Mama. Through the ups and downs, Waylon describes life as one of constant struggle, but also one of indelible perseverance.  He speaks of his mother in reverent tones as someone who believed and constantly inspired him as he followed in her footsteps.  Waylon sings beautifully throughout and plays a powerful rendition of "Mama Drive On," a song he wrote in his mother's honor. Robert K. Oermann hosts this special episode with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong  

The daughter of country music royalty, Georgette Jones talks about growing up with her legendary parents, Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. With a pure voice reminiscent of her mother, Georgette sings classics and her own originals, while sharing emotional stories about her wonderful and somewhat eccentric parents.  She tells of a childhood filled with music, but also one full of ups and downs. Faced with numerous death and kidnapping threats, she grew up always looking over her shoulder, running from house fires and weird circumstances that haunted Tammy Wynette and the family at every turn.  For the first time, Georgette reveals who she believes was terrorizing her mother and why the curse seemed to lift after a certain suitor's proposal was finally accepted. As Georgette developed as an artist, she made peace with her past and reunited with her troubled, often absent father before he died.  She recalls the tender time they recorded "You, Me and Time," a song she wrote in his honor. Robert K. Oermann hosts this powerful episode with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

While in Nashville, we visited the home studio of country superstar Vince Gill, who was joined by his talented, up-and-coming daughter, Jenny Gill.  Surrounded by guitars and Grammys, we wondered what it was like to grow up with the legendary guitarist and Country Music Hall of Famer. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Always candid and just as emotional, Vince sings excerpts of his favorite songs and weaves in wonderful stories about practicing his craft, writing from the heart, and always putting family before the music. In this episode, Vince shares an incredible story of how he turned down the Grand Ole Opry in order to play for Jenny's first grade talent show.  The two replay this emotional moment with a tearful rendition of "You are My Sunshine," one that would have made Minnie Pearl proud. Our host, Robert K. Oermann and the series producer, Brad Newman guide us through this emotional, fun-filled exchange that's sure to keep you laughing, tapping your toes, or running for a tissue.  It's simply one of our best. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

In our first edition, we head to Nashville and sit down with the country music star, Lorrie Morgan.  The daughter of Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan, Lorrie was encouraged by her famous father and made her mark early on, singing at the Grand Ole Opry when she was just 13 years old. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. With three #1's and numerous hits over the years, Lorrie has eclipsed her famous daddy in many ways, who died of a heart attack when she was just a teenager.  But her life off-stage is almost as well-known as that velvety voice, which has wowed Opry crowds for three decades. Married six times, including a romance with the late country music great, Keith Whitley, Lorrie shares touching stories about losing the love of her life to alcohol addiction and how she soldiered on for her kids, herself and ultimately for the fans who she still plays for today. In this episode, Lorrie weaves spectacular stories, singing snippets of her greatest hits while leaving the room in stitches with her wild sense of humor.  Joined by her son Jesse, she still sings with a lot of emotion and joy.  She'll make you laugh; she'll make you cry; sometimes all at the same time. Our host, Robert K. Oermann, and the series producer, Brad Newman, set the course for this journey, which promises to be a fun ride. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

Our trip through Nashville continues, where we're joined by the best-selling female gospel artist of all time: CeCe Winans.  The eighth child of ten musically-talented brothers and sisters, this 10-time Grammy Award winner grew up destined to touch people's lives through the power of song.  Though she initially resisted, CeCe made her mark in the church choir when she was just three years old, raising the rafters with "Fill My Cup Lord," which she reprises for us in this segment. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Gospel was the only music that played in CeCe's Detroit home, so it was no surprise that she and her brother, BeBe would go on to flourish in this genre. On tour, the brother and sister duo captured many fans, including the eyes and ears of the late Whitney Houston.  In this episode, CeCe recalls meeting Whitney for the first time, and how that one night led to years of collaboration and most importantly, friendship. CeCe is joined by her son Alvin Love III, who produced her latest album.  The two share heartwarming stories accented by CeCe's angelic voice as she sings everything from the first gospel song she ever performed, to her Grammy winning hits.  This is a talent, a voice, and an episode that shouldn't go unheard. Our host, Robert K. Oermann and the series producer, Brad Newman take us along for this spiritual ride. Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We want to know what you think.  Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong