Autumn Johnson Stanley is my newlywed wife. In early June of 2025 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is Part 1 of our story, which I’ll publish in seperate posts as her treatment progresses. Autumn's Cancer Journey Begins Never in a million years did she imagine IT would happen to her. Hell, she never [...]
Like many Southerners, I look forward to celebrating Easter Sunday, anticipating the Master's golf tournament and watching the Kentucky Derby. I also anticipate the first opportunity to wear fashionable summer suits. Lightweight cotton fabrics are perfect for the long, dog days of Dixie summers. Let's take a peek at the history of seersucker and how [...]
Levi Lowrey is a singer-songwriter based in Dacula, Georgia. His hit song, "Colder Weather," was a chart-topping success for the Zac Brown Band. In collaboration with fellow songwriter Wyatt Durrette, Levi forms the duo "Yesterday's Wine," and together they continue to produce incredible music. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/Levi_Lowery.mp3 I had the opportunity to catch up with Levi [...]
Wyatt Espalin, a native of Hiawassee, Georgia, began his musical career with the encouragement and influence of his grandfather. He released his debut album, Songwriter/Singer, in 2015, and his latest EP, Diamondback, is currently available. I had the opportunity to catch up with Wyatt during the 2025 30A Songwriters Festival, where he has performed for [...]
Growing up in rural areas of the southeastern United States, I was exposed to a healthy dose of Southern Rock. At the time, I had no idea that legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, and Molly Hatchet were creating some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Charlie_Starr_and_Benji_Shanks.mp3 Most of us [...]
