The Jay Franze Show: Music - News | Reviews | Interviews
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The Jay Franze Show is your source for the latest music – news, reviews, and interviews, providing valuable insights and entertaining stories, stories you won’t find anywhere else. Hosted by industry veteran and master dry humorist Jay Franze, alongside his charismatic co-host, the effortlessly charming Tiffany Mason, this show delivers a fresh, non-traditional take on the world of music.
Jay and Tiffany bring you behind the scenes with insider insights, untold stories, and candid conversations with seasoned artists, industry pros, and rising stars each week. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the information, or to be part of The Crew (their family), they’ve got you covered.
You will be entertained, educated, and maybe even a little surprised, because nothing is off the table here.
| Episode | Date |
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The Dreamboats
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Stephen Quinn
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Stephanie Rabus - 6/3/26
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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ACM Award Recap, Bands That Had You From the Start, and Music News
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May 25, 2026 |
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Karen Waldrup
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May 20, 2026 |
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Albums That Used to Be Considered Metal, Opening Acts That Stole the Show, and Music News
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May 18, 2026 |
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Nearly Perfect 80s Rock Albums, Most Unique 70s and 80s Sound, and Music News
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May 11, 2026 |
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ACM Awards Picks, Best Drummer, and Music News
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May 06, 2026 |
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Kieran Robertson, Musician (Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime)
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May 04, 2026 |
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Jay Bragg
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May 04, 2026 |
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Nicest Rockstars, All Access Backstage Pass, and Music News
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Josie Sal - 4/27/26
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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RJ Preston
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Most Memorable American Idol Winners, Song Titles With Woman’s Name in It, and Country Music News
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Country Stars Who Grew Up Rich, Artists That Define Your Musical Taste, and Country Music News
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Sad Country Songs That Sound Happy, Underrated Artists, and Country Music News
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Traditional Country Still Hits, Great Artists Not From The U.S., and Country Music News
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Jesse Barton (Alive in Barcelona)
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Country Stars in Western Movies, Up-And-Coming Artists, and Country Music News
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Lee Newton
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Mary Kutter
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Surprising Ella Langley Facts, Most Overplayed Song, and Country Music News
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Songs That Prove The Line Between Country And Rock Is Thin, Your Walkout Song, and Country Music News
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Chas Collins
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Texas Roadhouse Truths And Tall Tales, Most Unique Voice, and Country Music News
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Artists Ready For The Super Bowl Halftime, Replacement Singers, and Country Music News
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Grammy Snubs, Successful Solo Artists, and Country Music News
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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John Mason, Entertainment Attorney / Author (Crazy Lucky)
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Outlaw Country's Foundation, Best Complete Album, and Country Music News
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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20 Songs That Turn 20, Best 80s Artist, and Country Music News
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Country Artists Who Fought Their Record Label, Best Music Documentary, and Country Music News
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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40 Most Played Songs of 2025, Best Lead Singer, and Country Music News
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Top 10 Albums of 2025, Best Vocal Collaborations, and Country Music News
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Top 25 Songs of 2025, Best Album Cover, and Country Music News
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Country Scandals, Replacement Singers, and Country Music News
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Southern Rock Songs That Shaped The Genre, Best Debut Album, and Country Music News
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Corey Hooker (Corey Hooker & The Cadillac Preachers)
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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CMA Night Recap, Ruin a Bands Name With One Letter, and Country Music News
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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CMA Night Preview, Artists With the Most Style, and Country Music News
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Country Stars That Have Vanished, Artist Who Don’t Have the Best Voice, and Country Music News
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Darkest Country Songs, Best Album of All Time, and Country Music News
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Kayn Falcon
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Hall of Fame Worthy Artists, Songs That Make You Crank It Up, and Country Music News
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Robby Johnson, Songs You Hate to Love, and Country Music News
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Best Country Guitarists, Best Song in a Movie, and Country Music News
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Top Women in Country, First Artist You Connected With, and Country Music News
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Jonny James
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Eugene Rice (American Mile)
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Remembering Brett James, Artists That Sound Like Other Artists, and Country Music News
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Gale Bird
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Nashville Stars Get Canceled, Artists More People Should Know, and Country Music News
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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CMA Snubs and Surprises, Best Story in a Song, and Country Music News
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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13 Artists That Should Play at Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Best Live Show, and Country Music News
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Stella Soleil
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Taylor Swift's Engagement, Best Party Song, and Country Music News
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Christopher Wyze
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Best line in a Song, Weekly Top 10, and Country Music News
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Billie Jo Jones, Songs Without the Title in the Chorus, and Country Music News
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Chris Erasmus
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Robby Johnson, Best Vocal Intros, and Country Music News
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Trey Calloway, Overplayed 80s Songs, and Country Music News
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Dani Bacon
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Unlikely Country Hits, Songs That Take You Back, and Country Music News
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Jason Chapin (Son of Harry Chapin)
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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MacKenzie Leigh, Best Collaborations, and Country Music News
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Most Important Women In Country Music, Underrated Female Vocalists, and Country Music News
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Gradience
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Most Important Men In Country Music, Underrated Male Vocalists, and Country Music News
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Stephanie Rabus
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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Scarlett Jackson, Soundtrack of Your Life, and Country Music News
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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CMA Wrap Up, Artist You Would Like to Meet, and Country Music News
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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This Day in History, Your First Album Purchase, and Country Music News: Featuring Mark Badolato
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Ann Kittredge
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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June Birthdays, Your First Concert, and Country Music News
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Awaiting Abigail
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Five Finger Death Punch Set to Rerecord Hits, Road Trip Songs, and Country Music News
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May 26, 2025 |
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Steve Perry Reimagines Faithfully, Desert Island Album, and Country Music News
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May 19, 2025 |
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David Lee Roth Hits the Road, Best Bass Player, and Country Music News: Featuring Mark Badolato
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May 14, 2025 |
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Shari Rowe
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May 12, 2025 |
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Van Halen’s Alex & Sammy Feud Continues, Covers Better Than the Originals, and Country Music News
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May 07, 2025 |
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Gina Fritz
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May 05, 2025 |
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Halestorm’s Darkness Always Wins, Best Song to Make Woopee Too, and Country Music News
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Twist It, Current Favorite Song, and Country Music News
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Andy Gesner, Video Promoter (Johnny Cash, Five Finger Death Punch)
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Brooks & Dunn Nominated for Duo of the Year, Best Female Vocalist, and Country Music News
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Matt Drago, Actor (Somewhere in Montana)
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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This Day in History, Best Male Vocalist, and Country Music News
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Dalton Hicks
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Fire During Journey Show in Houston, Favorite One-Hit Wonders, and Country Music News
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Connor Daly
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Eric Church Hits the Road, Favorite Breakup Song, and Country Music News
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Sirsy Spotlight, Artists You'd Like to Bring Back From the Dead, and Country Music News
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Alison Krauss Hits the Road, Songs Featuring Girls Name, and Country Music News: Featuring Kaden Collins
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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SNL 50th, Best Guitar Players, and Country Music News
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Alyxx
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Rascal Flats Hits the Road, Best Indie Bands, and Country Music News
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Ry Rivers
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Blake Tyler
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Best Canadian Bands, and Country Music News
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Vance Powell, Producer / Engineer (The White Stripes, Martina McBride, Chris Stapleton)
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Trey Calloway, Underrated Bands, and Country Music News
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Grammy Nominations, Favorite Bands From High School, and Country Music News
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Carrie'd Away
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Carrie Underwood Inauguration Performance, Favorite Concert, and Country Music News
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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High Mountain Breezes
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Tribute Bands, Favorite Tribute Bands, and Country Music News
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Billie Jo Jones - 1/13/25
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Lez Zeppelin Spotlight, Artists on the Road, and Country Music News
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Tom Locke, Author (Moments in Time 2.0)
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Trey Calloway
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Corduroy Brown
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Grayson Russell
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Steph Paynes, Musician (Lez Zeppelin)
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Katie Jayne
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Celinda Chang, Musician (Pinktastic Plastixx, Unpolished, Hollywood Apocalypse)
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Dalila Mya
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Twist It
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Josie Sal
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Danni Stefanetti - 11/24/24
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Billie Jo Jones
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Will Wesley - 10/27/24
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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John Michael Ferrari
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Robby Johnson
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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John Mlynczak, President / CEO of NAMM
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Mike Errico, Songwriter (The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Bryan Frazier
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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William Lee Golden / Danni Stefanetti
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Huckleberry Road
|
Sep 09, 2024 |
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Chris Mara, Studio Owner / Engineer (Welcome to 1979)
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Chad Bushnell
|
Aug 26, 2024 |
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McBride & The Ride
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Lucy Becker, Musician (Hunter Flynn, Bill Taylor, Luke Trimble)
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Joshua Lastine, Entertainment Attorney
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Kate Stanton
|
Jul 24, 2024 |
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Don Parker, Musician (Avery Glenn Crabtree, Kyle Fields, George Molton)
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Bruce Tarletsky, Songwriter (High Mountain Breezes)
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Chloe Styler
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Kyle Fields
|
Jul 01, 2024 |
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Mike Skill (The Romantics, The Mike Skill Band)
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Avery Glenn Crabtree
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Will Wesley
|
Jun 10, 2024 |
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Miguel Antonio (Run With It)
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Malachi Gagnon
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May 27, 2024 |
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Makenzie Phipps
|
May 20, 2024 |
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William Lee Golden (The Oak Ridge Boys, William Lee Golden and The Goldens)
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May 15, 2024 |
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Matt Oakley
|
May 13, 2024 |
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Robert Schreiner, Author (The Wolves and the Greyhounds)
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May 08, 2024 |
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Chelsey Parker, Musician (Kyle Fields)
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May 06, 2024 |
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Keldamuzik (The Hodges)
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May 01, 2024 |
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Bruce Reiter, Live Sound Engineer (Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeath, Slayer)
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Garrett Landers, Musician (Britney's Lipstick, IP Sixx)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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James Rissacher, Musician (Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers)
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Dave Tough, Songwriter (Empire, Glee, CSI)
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Dariann Leigh
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Danni Stefanetti
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Dave Rhea, Musician (Vonray, Dust For Life)
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Stephen DiJoseph
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Tony Scott, Radio Personality
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Steve Kass and Deb Morais, Radio / TV Personalties
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Jill Winter
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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John Wayne S. III, Filmmaker (Red All Over, Ebony Hustle, Plugged)
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Jason Hale, Musician (Doug Stone, Ronnie Bowman, Daryle Singletary)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Tyler Schwanke, Author (Chaotic Merge, Havik, Fiction Southeast)
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Dave Jackson, Host / Author (School of Podcasting, Ask The Podcast Coach, Podcast Review Show)
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Big Mood
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Nismah Osman, Songwriter (Temptation Island, Dancing with the Stars, OWN)
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Presley Tennant (The Voice)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire, Authors (The Dead Rock Stars)
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Paul Leim, Musician (Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Star Wars)
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Lucy Franze, Dancer (Cincinnati Ballet, MJM Studios / Competition Team, En Pointe Studios)
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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JD Reynolds
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Anna Storm, Songwriter (Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, Real Housewives of Dubai)
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Kelly Murray, Merchandise / VIP Manager (Jason Bonham, The Happy Fits, Icon For Hire)
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Dick Wybrow, Author (Kane, Hell Raiser, Ride the Light)
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Drew Phillips, Musician (Blessid Union of Souls, Pay The Girl, Big Mood)
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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David Race, Comedian (Monstrosity, Comedians Talking About Bigfoot, The Howard Stern Show)
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Jay Franze, Producer / Engineer (Phil Vasser, Keith Urban, The Wilkinsons)
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Joe Keiser, Live Sound Engineer (Nickelback, ZZ Top, Keith Urban)
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Tom Locke, Author (Moments In Time, 21 Jump Street, The X-Files)
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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TW Hale, Songwriter (Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Diffie)
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Cody Howell (Dolly Parton)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Reena Friedman Watts, TV Producer (The Jerry Springer Show, Nanny 911, Better Call Daddy)
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Sarah Ames
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Asher Laub, Musician / Composer (PBS, NBC, CNN)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Drew Ryder Smith
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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John Saylor, Producer / Engineer (George Jones, Megadeth, Mark Knopfler)
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Tom Harding, Producer / Engineer (BB King, Etta James, Buddy Guy)
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Charles Judge, Musician (Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift)
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Bob Bullock, Producer / Engineer (Shania Twain, George Strait, Reba McEntire)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Jim Cristaldi, Producer / Engineer (Matty McRee, Tristin Burke, Alan Layman)
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Mark Rubel, Producer / Engineer (Hum, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos)
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Teresa Strasser, TV Host (Win Ben Stein’s Money, While You Were Out, Good Morning America)
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Carl Tatz, Studio Designer (Bob Bullock, Ed Seay, Byron Gallimore)
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Billy Yates, Songwriter (George Strait, Kenny Chesney, George Jones)
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Chris Franz, Guitar Tech (Steve Miller Band, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, The Judds)
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Charles Dye, Producer / Engineer (Ricky Martin, Shakira, Aerosmith)
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Martin Lastrapes, Author (Inside the Outside, The Vampire and the Hunter Trilogy, Dolph the Unicorn Killer & Other Stories)
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Tony Cottrill, Live Sound Engineer (Ronnie Milsap, Exile, Diamond Rio)
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Matthew Gray, Gourmet Chef (Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd)
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Chris Leuzinger, Musician (Garth Brooks, George Strait, Montgomery Gentry)
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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John Root, Drum Tech (Brooks & Dunn, Charlie Daniels, Jim Cristaldi)
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Matt McClure, Producer / Engineer (Lee Brice, Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina)
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Zay Zay, TV / Radio Personality (Telemundo, San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio FC)
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May 29, 2023 |
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John Whitcore, Designer / Musician (AVID, Iron Tiger)
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May 23, 2023 |
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Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)
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May 15, 2023 |
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Tom Clark, Comedian (Robert Palmer, The Temptations, Livingston Taylor)
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May 01, 2023 |
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Mike Corrado, Songwriter (Edwin McCain, Train, Hootie & the Blowfish)
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Mike Errico, Songwriter (The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal)
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Pinktastic Plastixx
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Andy Hull, Musician (Clint Black, Lee Greenwood, Ty Herndon)
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Jeff King, Musician (Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Johnny Cash)
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Chad Wilson
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Gina Grad, Radio Personality (The Adam Carolla Show, The Tim Conway Jr. Show, The Gina Grad Show)
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Scotty Simpson, Musician (The Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Patty Loveless)
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Mollie Leivars, Filmmaker (For The Love of Eve, Washed Out, Jack)
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Vonray
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Jan 31, 2023 |