Darryl Worley Hasn’t Forgotten His Roots, Part 2
In the second of this two-part episode, I continue my discussion with country music singer-songwriter, Darryl Worley. He explains why he and his wife Kimberly decided to relocate from the Nashville area back to Hardin County, TN. Family, as well as the opportunity for his daughter Savannah to grow up in [...]
Darryl Worley Hasn’t Forgotten His Roots, Part 1
Darryl Worley topped the charts with three #1 hits, "Have You Forgotten, "I Miss My Friend," and "Awful, Beautiful Life," and recorded a string of top 20 country music hits. It all began in Hardin County, TN, where his musical talent was forged on his family's front porch. Worley's blue-collar roots [...]
Jim Messina Discusses Six Decades of Making Music
Music lovers who favor Pop, Rock, Country, or Americana have undoubtedly heard songs produced, written, or performed by Jim Messina. Over the past six decades, this multi-talented artist has hundreds of songs to his credit. Album cover from Loggins & Messina Farewell Concert in 1976 Messina was born [...]
Lee Roy Parnell & Lisa Stewart Discuss Life ‘On the Road’
Lee Roy Parnell is undoubtedly one of the best slide guitarists in Country Music. After releasing a string of top-ten hits in the 1990s, the Lone Star native continues to perform with vocalist Lisa Stewart. Listen to this podcast episode to get a taste of their life, "On the Road." [...]
Emily Scott Robinson, from Magnolia Queen to Traveling Mercies
As a child growing up in North Carolina, Emily Scott Robinson didn't necessarily envision herself as an Americana recording artist. One thing she knew is she wanted to help others. The Furman University alum graduated with degrees in Spanish and History. Emily spent time as a social worker - a noble [...]
Mark Narmore, Muscle Shoals Songwriter Talks Hits & Music History
If you sat next to Mark Narmore on an airplane, chances are you wouldn't think he is an award-winning songwriter. He also hails from Muscle Shoals royalty. That's the way this humble wordsmith prefers it. Muscle Shoals songwriter Mark Narmore has two top-ten County Music hits (Mark Narmore) [...]