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John Brinkley. The Carter Family. Goat Testicles. Million Watt Radio Station. with Pope Brock
What do goat testicles and a radio station in Mexico in the 1930’s have to do with country music legends The Carter Family, the popularization of country music, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? A lot! And it’s all due to one man: John R. Brinkely, the notorious quack doctor of the 1920-30’s, who made millions of dollars implanting goat testicles into impotent men, all the while implanting country music into the hearts of radio listeners around the world. Join us as we sit down at the table to talk about Mr. Brinkley with Pope Brock, author of Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam.
Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be – An Interview with Marissa R. Moss
In country music, the men might dominate the radio waves, but it’s women—like Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves—who are making history. Join us
American Songster: With Dom Flemons | PART 2
Join us as we sit down at the table and chat with Dom Flemons. Known as “The American Songster,” Dom is a Grammy Award Winner,
American Songster: With Dom Flemons | PART 1
Join us as we sit down at the table and chat with Dom Flemons. Known as “The American Songster,” Dom is a Grammy Award Winner,
The 1927 Bristol Sessions: The “Big Bang” of Country Music? Ted Olson | PART 2
In the summer of 1927, nineteen bands/musicians responded to an ad in a newspaper for an opportunity to be a part of a recording session
The 1927 Bristol Sessions: The “Big Bang” of Country Music? Ted Olson | PART 1
In the summer of 1927, nineteen bands/musicians responded to an ad in a newspaper for an opportunity to be a part of a recording session
The Evolution of A Song: “Hills of Mexico” (AKA “Buffalo Skinners”)
“The Buffalo Skinners” is one of the most popular American “Folk songs”. It can be found in many song collections and it has been recorded and performed by a lot of singers. Its been around since the 1870s, and recorded by everyone from Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger to Willie Watson and Ricky Skaggs. Here is a history of the hand me down tune…
Hank Williams III: Standing On His Own Two Feet
By Jon Black “I’ve stood on my own two feet, carved my own niche and found my own voice,” Hank Williams III says of a
Top 5 Versions of "Man of Constant Sorrow"
We first heard George Clooney’s new song “Man of Constant Sorrow” in O Brother Where Art Thou? and a new world of music was opened
Top 5 Glen Campbell Songs
5. Rhinestone Cowboy (1975) Hustle is the name of the game, and this cowboy does it. Just give it a listen. “There’s been a load