"Rocket City" edition. Show host Jon Rawl ventures back to Huntsville, Ala., for a quick meal at Rosie's Cantina and a gander at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coach Mike Anderson and Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Ben Howland speak on the eve of their teams playing in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville. Plus, country music newcomer Walker Montgomery talks Kentucky Wildcats sports and his new single, "You Heard It Here First."
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Virginia and North Carolina enter this week's ACC Men's Basketball Tournament tied atop the standings. UVa coach Tony Bennett talks about his team's position entering Charlotte. Preshias Harris shares insider info on Garth Brooks' haircut, John Anderson's 40th year on the charts, and sales success for Maren Morris. Plus, we learn all about "sittin' shoes."
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 40 min
South by Southwest in Austin is more than a music festival. Barbecue aficionado Matt Heermans talks about the Texas capital city, Stubb's Bar-B-Q; and even gets a 'cue tip from host Jon Rawl, who just enjoyed Nashville's HoneyFire Barbeque Co. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has something to say about the "sickouts" going on by teachers in the commonwealth. Also, Southern teams rise in the latest college basketball polls.
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 40 min
The Murray State Racers are the first NCAA team to punch its 2019 March Madness™ ticket. An Atlanta-based evangelist inspires Jon Rawl during a weekend business workshop. Also, "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short weighs in on deadly tornadoes and salutes his fellow Special Forces member, Col. Robert Howard, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in 1968.
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Luke Perry died this week at the age of 52. The soundtrack for the actor's 1994 movie, "8 Seconds," helped launch the career of country music's David Lee Murphy. Cleve Marsh returns to talk duck blinds and spud poles in his latest "Marsh Land" report. Also, No. 4 Duke and No. 3 North Carolina meet again Saturday during their ACC regular season finale.
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Tennessee Volunteers insider Austin Stanley, of AtoZSportsNashville.com, breaks down UT football, the Top 5 men's basketball program, Holly Warlick's sliding women's hoops program, and the Top 25 college baseball team on the Hill. Pigeon Forge's Butch Helton drops by to promote the forthcoming Mountain Quiltfest (March 20-23). Also, a South Carolina mayor's hate crime claim may just be the work of Mother Nature.
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Bradford Pears look pretty, but have plenty of haters in Dixie. North Carolina's S&D Coffee & Tea has been going strong since 1927. Preshias Harris files her report from Music Row: Garth Brooks breaks a new record for vinyl sales; Gyth Rigdon impresses "The Voice"; and Brooks & Dunn record a new CD. Also, ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit's back with the latest report on MaChelle Joseph, the embattled coach of Georgia Tech women's basketball.
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 40 min
At least 23 die in Sunday's tornado outbreak in Lee County, Ala. New country music act Lockeland is the latest "CRS Tapes" feature. We hear a sample of the trio's new single, "Til The Cows Come Home." Jon Rawl looks at the latest AP Top 25 for college basketball. Also, "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans is back with a Fat Tuesday-themed report.
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Jeff Roush shares photography tips as the business of taking pictures has evolved with digital imagery. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short recalls his days picking cotton; and his time in South Louisiana as Mardi Gras raged on. Deadly tornadoes strike Lee County, Ala. Also, Chattanooga native and former UGA golfer Keith Mitchell wins The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Arkansas' state flag does not get redefined. Atlanta rapper Future gets a spin of "March Madness" on this first day of the month. Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry releases the final Madea movie this weekend. Also, Tennessee Volunteers-turned-Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten returns to America's Team.
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 40 min
John Schneider, "Bo Duke" on the 1980s TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," discusses his acting and country music career with host Jon Rawl. Lisa Chandler stops by to promote Clearwater, Fla., as a Dixie Destination. The Tampa Bay-area city was just named the nation's top beach; and starting April 12th Clearwater hosts the popular Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. Also, Mississippi State and South Carolina battle for the SEC women's basketball regular season crown.
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Dabo Swinney speaks to the South Carolina State House, as his defending national champion football team is honored with "Clemson Day" in Columbia, S.C. North Carolina hitmaker Luke Combs hits No. 1 with "Beautiful Crazy," while Jon Pardi earns a platinum album. Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports from Nashville. Plus, host Jon Rawl sees his first blooming tree of the year.
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Taylon Hope, a 13-year-old country music newcomer from West Jefferson, N.C., is Jon Rawl's latest guest on the CRS Tapes. Hope previews her new single, "Could've Been A Country Song." With an enrollment of 1,693, tiny Wofford College is ranked No. 24 in the latest men's college basketball rankings – the first such ranking for the Spartanburg, S.C.-based Terriers. And we have an encore of a recent appearance by "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Flooding across the South leads to a deadly weekend. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short remembers how flood control led his great-grandfather to be forced from his farm to Oklahoma. Baltimore country music singer Charles Parker previews his new CD, "Party Girls & Chicken Wings." Also, South Carolina's Dustin Johnson wins his 20th PGA Tour event in Mexico.
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 40 min
"Marsh Land: Out In The South with Cleve Marsh" is a new intermittent segment featuring the latest hunting and fishing trends in Dixie. PBS debuts the new documentary "Charley Pride: I'm Just Me," which focuses on the Mississippi native's days playing baseball and his segue to country music stardom. Also, to save money the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football must start practicing in Kingsland, Ga.
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Associated Press sports writer John Zenor reports on the SEC, as the Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers battle for supremacy on the hardcourt. Zenor also has assistant coaching news from the Alabama Crimson Tide football program. Delia Owens' best seller "Where The Crawdads Sing" continues to fly off shelves. Also, what Southern cities are best for partying on Saint Patrick's Day?
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 40 min
"Hee Haw" comedienne Lulu Roman joins host Jon Rawl for a fun recollection of her days on the CBS sitcom, the many albums she's released as a singer, and the new "Kornfield Friends" production. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit has the latest football and basketball happenings, including Duke's reclamation of the No. 1 spot of men's college basketball. And we discover a tasty Southern potato salad recipe.
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Kansas City-style barbecue features molasses in the sauce, and the "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans weighs in on the syrupy addition to 'cue. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris visit the South while campaigning for President. Also, the WWE will add D-Generation X to its Hall of Fame.
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Twitter followers share their feedback on Presidents Day 2019. Denny Hamlin captures his second Daytona 500 in four years. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin honors a fallen soldier that will be laid to rest today. And the "Teller Of Tales From Toccopola" Jerry Short receives $100 as a belated thanks for something he did back in 1968.
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 40 min
David Ball, singer of 1995's No. 1 smash "Thinkin' Problem" and 2002's "Riding With Private Malone," visits with host Jon Rawl at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Kentucky newcomer J.D. Shelburne talks UK Wildcats basketball and his newest single, "One Less Girl." Also, Rawl chats with music maven Preshias Harris and her husband (Mike) about music, movies, and more on this Friday frenzy.
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 40 min
The 50th Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is in Nashville and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Music City for the excitement. Country music legends T.G. Sheppard and Shenandoah discuss their past hits and new recordings, too. We visit with "America's Got Talent" season eight star and Kentucky native Marty Brown; and Florida teen sibling newcomers Juna N Joey. Also, Preshias Harris drops by the booth to give her perspective on CRS Week in downtown Nashville.
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 40 min
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to weigh in on No. 2 Duke's impressive hoops run. We also get the 247Sports.com contributor to discuss the ACC's impact on National Signing Day. Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes and Mississippi State football coach Joe Moorhead are featured in the SEC spotlight. Also, host Jon Rawl relays the story of Houston potheads that stumbled upon a live tiger.
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Donald Trump and Beto O'Rourke hold dueling rallies on the border in El Paso, Texas. 2020 Democratic hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand campaigns in Charleston, S.C., while possible Presidential contender John Hickenlooper speaks in the Palmetto State's capital city. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans reports on his weekend visit to The Bar-B-Q Shop in Memphis. Plus, the Lipscomb Bisons are 11-0 in Atlantic Sun Conference hoops play.
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Mules have been the workhorses of the South for centuries. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short explains. The Alliance of American Football debuts with franchises in the Southern cities of Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando and San Antonio. Senseless weekend murders rock both Georgia and Tennessee. Also, The Coca-Cola Company will debut Orange Vanilla Coke on Feb. 25.
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 40 min
February Heat, as some areas of the South will have record-breaking highs this week. We catch up with George Strait; as he's getting set to release his 30th studio album on March 29th. Both the NBA and MLB ranks are signing, trading and making other transactions in mid-February. And we rewind to Tuesday for an encore of some of the spotlight we had on Water Valley, Miss.
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Tennessee has impressive singings on National Signing Day. CRM Sports writer Murry Lee shares his thoughts on Rocky Top's success and the rest of the conference's big catches during our SEC Spotlight. We also get Lee's take on the No. 1 Volunteer men's basketball team. Two small Southern towns are among USNews.com's "Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine's Day." And host Jon Rawl relays the top book suggestions from the editors at Amazon.com.
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 40 min
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union Address. CNN contributors debate what the President presented in front of a joint session of Congress. Today is National Signing Day in college football – and host Jon Rawl puts the ACC twist on the big day. And music maven Preshias Harris is back with news of George Klein's passing, Sunday's Grammy Awards, and thoughts on hitmaker Brad Paisley.
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 40 min
The Y'all Show reaches its sesquicentennial; and host Jon Rawl travels to Water Valley, Miss., for a celebration. He's joined by Southern storyteller Jerry Short, as we learn more about this historic community in North Mississippi. Matt Heermans returns for a walk down barbecue sauce lane. Both Arkansas and Louisiana have sensational savory sauces. And we get you ready for tonight's State of the Union Address from Washington, D.C.
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta is rather boring as the New England Patriots and Tom Brady capture their sixth world title. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam steps on a blackface landmine; and he's now repelling overwhelming calls for resignation. Jerry Short connects this latest political blunder to Trent Lott's fall from grace in 2002. And Walmart is changing its sick leave policy for employees.
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Friday Free-for-Y'all. Jon Rawl looks back on a chilly week in the South. Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Lincoln Riley is being awarded lots of money for his effort on the field. And cajun-country musical act Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins provides the soundtrack for a fun-filled Super Bowl LIII weekend.
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 40 min
