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About Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is a Southern Connoisseur who writes and podcasts about the lifestyles, people, and places throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Nashville Jeweler Vincent Peach Knows Pearls

Nashville jeweler Vincent Peach is creating some amazing equestrian designs using his family's freshwater pearls. On a chilly winter morning, Vincent Peach strolls along the fence line at his Quarter Horse ranch west of Nashville to relax and reflect on the past two decades. From his family’s roots along the Tennessee River in West Tennessee [...]

2021-03-19T14:02:48-05:00March 19th, 2021|Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Nashville Jeweler Vincent Peach Knows Pearls

Personal Chef Josh Champion Talks Private Dining

Private Chef Josh Champion of Take It Personal Chef Service grew up in rural Western Kentucky hunting and fishing. Today Chef Josh operates one of the premier private chef services along 30a's Emerald Coast. Chef Josh Champion of Take It Personal Chef Service plates a salad at a client's home (Take It Personal Chef/2021) [...]

2021-03-16T16:40:35-05:00March 16th, 2021|Best Southern Restaurants, Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Personal Chef Josh Champion Talks Private Dining

An American Picker & ‘Nashville’s Big Back Yard’

Many boys develop a fascination with bicycles, motorcycles, or comic books growing up. Only a handful generate income from their hobby. Very few keep the most prized picks in their own climate-controlled garage. Then there’s Mike Wolfe, an American picker exploring Nashville's Big Back Yard. Born and raised in the Midwest, Mike’s personality showcases the [...]

2021-03-11T10:42:37-06:00March 6th, 2021|Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on An American Picker & ‘Nashville’s Big Back Yard’

Anthony Smith: Writing Songs for Country’s Elite

When Anthony Smith moved from East Tennessee to Nashville in the mid-1990s, he didn't realize a golden era of country music ended. Sometimes not knowing is best because this singer-songwriter achieved major successes when artists like Lone Star, George Strait, and Trace Adkins recorded his songs.  There’s no shortage of accomplished songwriters in Nashville. What separates [...]

2021-02-23T13:15:40-06:00February 23rd, 2021|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Anthony Smith: Writing Songs for Country’s Elite

Cory Marks: From Hockey to Flying Jets to Songwriting

Canadian Cory Marks excelled at playing hockey and won a spot on the Royal Military College team. If he wasn't going to make it as a pro hockey player, his backup plan was to fly fighter jets. Now he flys high as a successful songwriter and performer. Cory Marks debut album, Who I AM, [...]

2021-02-16T18:31:04-06:00February 16th, 2021|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Cory Marks: From Hockey to Flying Jets to Songwriting
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