In the second installment of this two-part episode special, we set about the path of high cotton heaven, tracing the waves of country influence upon the modern. We discuss Bella Hadid’s rough-handed cow-beau, Gram Parsons' trustafarian tragedy, the poetics of agricultural science, Lucchesse’s Sufjan Stevens moment, and more! Plus: we expand our red-dirt horizons with the help of two world-renowned country music experts, Kevin Fontenot and Caroline Gnagy, wrapping up the episode with a special dispatch from the Texas Overture HQ. 

Listen to our playlist here <3

Extended interview with Kevin and Caroline is available on our Patreon <3

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Links:

Texas Overture 

Caroline Gnagy’s Website

Goin’ Hillbilly Nuts: Fashion Culture and Visual Style in Country Music by Caroline Gnagy (are.na link)

Louisiana Women by Kevin Fontenot

Accordions, Fiddles, Two Step & Swing: A Cajun Music Reader by Kevin Fontenot

Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ by Bill C. Malone

How the West Was Worn by Holly George Warren

The Mind of the South by WJ Cash

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Poor Little Rich Boy - Chicago Reader

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