Conway Twitty had forty #1 songs in country music, more than anyone but George Strait. He was one of the most successful country artists in history. In his era, he was like the Elvis of country. So why don't you hear as much about him as you do

#15 - The Tragic Death of Country Icon Gary Stewart

Dec 16th, 2023 16m 10s

Gary Stewart is one of the most underrated performers, singers, and songwriters in country music history. When his wife and songwriting partner Mary Lou passed away, Gary Stewart couldn't carry on, making for one of the most heartbreaking love

#14 - Did Merle Haggard Really Escape From Jail 17 Times?

Feb 19th, 2022 27m 6s

Merle Haggard was one of country music's most famous former convicts, though most of his crimes were petty. The reason he landed in the notorious San Quentin Prison was due to how many times he escaped from smaller facilities and local jails.

#13 - Garth Brooks vs. The Super Bowl

Feb 11th, 2022 19m 10s

In 1993, Garth Brooks and the Super Bowl would clash. It was like King Kong vs. Godzilla, with these two titans of American culture squaring off for all time. And ultimately, one side had to win.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters

#12 - Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer?

Sep 26th, 2021 25m 56s

There is only one artist in this history of country music whose singing is so revered, he's referred to simply as "The Voice." But the career of Vern Gosdin also may contain one of the most sinister secrets in the history of country music. Did

#11 - The Lost Bloodline of Hank Williams & The Search For Hank IV

Sep 12th, 2021 22m 50s

Could it be that the most important and influential bloodline in country music actually has a lost branch? Meanwhile, a 4th generation of performers has emerged to keep the bloodline going. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

#10 - Marty Robbins Saves the Life of NASCAR's Richard Childress

Aug 18th, 2021 20m 14s

A story of courage and character, and how a split second decision by country legend Marty Robbins on the racetrack forever changed the destiny of numerous people who would go on to help shape American culture.--- Support this podcast: https

#9 - Country Music's Most Important (& Valuable) Artifact

Jun 30th, 2021 20m 36s

Arguably the most important artifact in country music---and most certainly the most valuable one---is not an instrument as one might assume. Instead it is a work of art, and one that holds special importance, has an incredible story, and was ne

#8 - Randy Travis Versus Lib Hatcher

Jun 20th, 2021 33m

For his Hall of Fame career, Randy Travis's ace-in-the-hole behind-the-scenes was his manager, his biggest believer, his staunchest champion, his eventual wife, and eventually, his biggest and most catastrophic adversary, Elizabeth "Lib" Hatche

#7 - Johnny Cash, Joseph Stalin, & the Great Morse Code Crack

May 18th, 2021 18m 1s

How none other than Johnny Cash was the first person to intercept the World-changing news of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin's death, and communicated it to the Free World while stationed in Germany as a Morse code interceptor for the Air Force.

#6 - Waylon Jennings and the Cocaine Bear

May 11th, 2021 21m 55s

The story of Waylon's notorious relationship with cocaine told through the improbable tale of a police officer and lawyer turned drug smuggler from Kentucky, and a cocaine-eating bear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co

#5 - The Death of Keith Whitley

May 2nd, 2021 21m 20s

The tragic life and death of Keith Whitley who died at the age of 34 due to alcohol abuse, and the conspiracy theories that surrounded it, told through the eyes of his widow Lorrie Morgan.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

#4 - The Mafia, and the Toby Keith & Rascal Flatts Restaurants

Apr 25th, 2021 21m 7s

How a member of the Mafia turned government informant used the United States Witness Protection Program as a shield to allegedly bilk MILLIONS of dollars from hundreds of people and entities through the Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts restaurant f

#3 - Charlie Rich BURNS John Denver

Apr 22nd, 2021 27m 8s

Charlie Rich whipping out his lighter, and burning the card announcing John Denver as the 1975 CMA Entertainer of the Year is considered one of the great moments of protest in country music history. But was his intent to protest John Denver'

#2 - John Prine, and the Perfect Country and Western Song

Apr 18th, 2021 19m 19s

Many know the "perfect Country & Western song" is "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" performed by David Allan Coe, and written by Steve Goodman. But what many don't know is that John Prine was a co-writer of the song. This is the story of wh

#1 - The George Jones Drug Tapes

Apr 17th, 2021 20m 43s

The story of how two international drug smugglers obtained a box of unheard George Jones recordings, and used them as bail collateral.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support